Armour Class Cruciform Hilt
Original: 12th-13th century Europe
This sword boasts a broad blade and has a single fuller running nearly the length of the blade. Other features are a simple downward-sloping cross-guard, dished out wheel pommel, and leather-wrapped grip. Blade geometry and slightly rounded point approximates an
Oakeshott Type Xa style.
Overall length: 37"
Weight: 3.2 pounds
Width of guard: 8"
Width of grip: 1.25"
Blade: 30" long; 2" wide tapering to 1"
Fuller: 28.5" long
Grip and pommel: 5.5"
Point of Balance (PoB): 4.5" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~20.5" from guard
Maker:
Armour Class of Scotland.
This item has been retired from the collection.