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Oakeshott Type XV Swords Description This desktop wallpaper features the Next Generation Talhoffer as produced by Albion Armorers. It features an Oakeshott Type XVa blade. This type of sword shares characteristics with the thrusting swords of the Celtic Iron Age and as such could be said to be the longest lasting type of them all. This particular variation was developed directly in response to the advent of new forms of plate armour. The sword's stiffened cross-section and acute point make this sword more usable with the thrust, but the type is still able to perform adequately as a cutter. The Type XVa swords were very common. They are also the first of the true "bastard" swords made to be used with either one or two hands. Their grips could be rather long: as much as ten inches. In all other respects they are very similar to the normal Type XV. They exhibit the same flattened diamond cross-section with the acute point, although like the grips, the blades are sometimes a bit longer than in Type XV. You can read about the Talhoffer in our hands-on review or more about the type in our Type XV Spotlight. Image Downloads Three different sizes of the wallpaper are provided. Please choose the file that corresponds to your desktop resolution:
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