J.F. Schroeder Bastard Sword
Original: Austrian, early 16th century
Double-edged blade with triple fullers and ricasso detail; steel furniture; leather covered handle with central ridge; faceted scent-stopper pommel.
Has leather-covered wooden scabbard.
Overall length: 43.5"
Weight: 3.1 pounds
Width of guard: 12"
Width of grip: 1.25" @ guard > 1.5" > .75"
Blade: 33" long; 1.5" wide tapering to 1.25"
Fullers: 1 @ 25"; 2 @ 21"
Grip and pommel: 9.5"
Point of Balance (PoB): 8" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard
Maker: Maker: J.F. Schroeder of Southern California.
This item has been retired from the collection.