Phoenix Metal Type 1 Schiavona
Original: Italian, circa 1600
This is an
Oakeshott Type 1
schiavona—the most basic of the
schiavona styles. The guards of the hilt are of blackened steel and are comprised of bars of a flattened triangular cross-section. The back-guard is of a simpler form and incorporates a thumb-ring.
The pommel is of steel and is shaped in the shield-shaped "cat's head" design with a central boss as is so common with
schiavona hilts. It has a "staple" connecting it to the knuckle-bow as can be seen on many antiques. The grip is covered in black leather and has a bright double-strand silver wire spiraled around it.
The blade is of a diamond cross-section and is made by
Angus "Gus" Trim and has a single, narrow fuller and an unsharpened ricasso area to allow a finger to be passed over the guard and through the finger-ring.
Overall length: 40"
Weight: 2.9 pounds
Width of guard: 6"
Blade: 34" long; 1.75" wide tapering to .75"
Fuller: 13.75" long
Grip and pommel: 5.75" long
Point of Balance (PoB): 4" from cross-guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~23" from cross-guard
Maker: Erik Stevenson,
Phoenix Metal Creations of Colorado.
This
schiavona is based on several extant originals, with particular details taken from the one shown here.
This schiavona is based on several extant originals, with particular details taken from the one shown here.
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