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Vince Evans Milestone
Original: c.1100-1150, British Museum An example of a 12th century knightly sword of Oakeshott Type X. This sword, as made by Vince Evans, is based on an original found in the River Witham and now housed in the British Museum. The blade is forged and mounted with steel furniture. The grip is fashioned from burl walnut and fitted with nickel silver ferrules. The scabbard features a wooden core covered with moroccon leather and fitted with a nickel silver chape and locket. See our hands-on review for more information on this sword. Overall length: 36" Weight: 2.9 pounds Width of guard: 6.5" Blade: 31" long; 1.9" wide tapering to 1.4" Grip: 3.75" long Point of Balance (PoB): 5.5" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~20" from guard Maker: Vince Evans of Hawaii
Inspired by an original located in the British Museum.
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