Chad Arnow wrote: | ||
Ted, The Kingmaker is really not meant to be a repro of the Henry V sword. The proportions are different (the blade is around 5 inches longer on the Kingmaker, for instance) and that guard/pommel combo was relatively common in the 15th century. It's a fine sword on its own, though, and I'm happy to see it in production. :) |
If I recall correctly, Peter J recently stated that the Kingmaker is intended to be more along the lines of XVIII.3 in Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword, rather than the "Henry V" sword (XVIII.1). Like the "Henry V" sword, XVIII.3 has a J.1 pommel and style 9 cross, but has a longer 32 inch blade.
Oh, and I agree with the other comments - the Kingmaker is a beauty. A worthy addition to the Albion lineup!