I am trying to find out what the authenticity of the tip of this blade is. It is from a Museum Replicas sword they called their "Bastard" Sword. I am just wondering if a blade tip like this has any basis in history or is just a creation by Museum Replicas? Any help would be appreciated.

Scott,
I've seen a few with somewhat angular tips, but I can't recall any that are quite as angular as that. I'll look a little more and see what I can find.

I've seen them on swords from the 16th century before.

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For what it's worth, I've seen a few such tips in artwork from around that period.

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The sword wielded by St George in the large sculpture of him slaying the dragon in Stockholm's cathedral. Bernt Notke, finished in 1489. I'm sorry about the picture quality.

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Sculpture of St Michel, made by an unnamed north german master. Early 16th century.

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Grave cover for the grave of Holmger Knutsson. Late 15th century.

Kjell,
Thank you for the pictures. They are pretty good and it is great that they are from the correct era as well. If anyone else has any pictures they can post would be great.

Thank you,
Scott