Oakeshott XVI One-Handed Sword
The one-handed sword we offer here, classified as a Type XVI sword according to Oakeshott's typology, is an excellent example of a medieval sword that would have served at the beginning of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Type XVI was mainly characterized by a broad, full blade, approximately 70 to 80 cm long with a flattened diamond cross-section and a broad, flat tang. The blade tapered steadily to a sharp point reinforced by a distinctive ridge. The fuller usually extended from the guard to one-half to two-thirds below the blade. Although there are some exceptions, the one-way handle usually featured a cross guard slightly bent toward the blade, and a wheel pommel (with or without beveled edges).
Type XVI swords were particularly popular in the first half of the 14th century. Its emergence and spread coincided with the emergence of plate armor, which made it necessary to rethink blade designs. Since the chain had not yet gone out of fashion, the goal was to offer versatile swords that could effectively combine slashing and thrusting abilities and thus stand up to mixed-type armor. Although their sharp point and a rigid diamond cross-section were ideal for pushing into gaps and joints or piercing plate armature, they still remained capable of delivering powerful cuts and cuts.
Our rebuild has a double-edged high-carbon steel blade that fills on both sides about two-thirds below its length. The edges are not sharp, while the tip is very sharp, and the full tang of the blade is skewered.
The handle consists of a slightly curved steel transverse guard approximately 20.5 cm long, a wooden handle firmly tied in brown leather and a disc-shaped chamfered steel pommel with octagonal facets (Oakeshott Type I1, a popular variant in the 14th and 15th c.).
The gorgeous wood-core sheath is covered in brown leather and comes complete with a carrying belt approximately 4 cm wide and 2 mm thick around it. The pre-drilled belt has a sufficient number of holes to be adjusted for a comfortable and personalized fit.
Please note that this medieval sword is not a weapon ready for battle. It is designed as a collector's piece or decoration/display and is not suitable for combat reenactment. In addition to its quality as a collectible, it is also perfectly suited as a prop, for example, to complete your outfit.
Details:
- Blade material: 1065 high carbon steel (non-stainless)
- Handle Material: Leather-wrapped wood, steel pommel, guard and block
Total length: approx. 99 cm
- Blade length: approx. 81.5 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 5 mm (approx. 2.5 mm at the tip + cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
- Grip length: approx. 17.5 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
- Maximum blade width: approx. 5.3 cm
- Balance point: approx. 13 cm from the protector
- Including wooden sheath with genuine leather cover and belt with steel buckle
- Weight without sheath: approx. 1.18 kg
- Weight with sheath: approx. 1.77 kg
Specifications may vary slightly from part to part.
The steel used here is not rust-proof and may have slight surface stains in places. We recommend that you maintain the blade regularly, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideal for steel care.
SHIPPING, DELIVERY AND RETURNS
VALUE OF POSTAGES
When ordering a single item, the postage has a fixed value of €30, prices only for Mainland Portugal and Islands and Peninsular Spain. You must always indicate a telephone contact number to avoid non-receipt of your order.
National orders are shipped using transport systems appropriate to the size and weight of the goods. Some goods may require additional transport costs, either due to their size, weight or specificity. All transport costs will be communicated in writing to the buyer for approval, after which the order will be shipped.
WARNING
We inform you that we are not responsible for the fact that the delivery address provided by the customer is wrong or incomplete, if it is returned for this reason, the customer will be responsible for paying the shipping costs. If your payment is not made after 3 business days of making your purchase, it will be canceled due to lack of payment. We are not responsible for customs issues.
DELIVERY
Orders are generally shipped within 2 to 12 working days depending on the items chosen through CTT or Transport Agency after receipt of payment.
We recommend grouping items together in one order, rather than buying items in separate orders. In case you want to make changes to your order, please send us a request to our email contato@lojareidasespadas.com
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RETURNS
Due to the specificity of the items sold by Loja Rei das Espadas, returns are only accepted under the following circumstances:
- The product sent is damaged by proven manufacturing defect.
- The characteristics of the product sent do not correspond to those described in the Online-Store
All items are shipped in perfect condition. If you receive any damaged item and that is justified, you can return it. We will send an identical article in good condition. You can request a return by email. The customer has 14 days to return the item.
Returns of products subject to special, personalized or made-to-measure orders are not accepted.
- Products must be returned in the same condition as they were received and properly packaged
- We recommend sending the product by an insured carrier. We are not responsible for loss or damage caused to the product during transport.
Shipments to European Union countries
Orders are shipped using transport systems appropriate to the size and weight of the goods. Some goods may require additional transport costs, either due to their size, weight or specificity. All transport costs will be communicated in writing to the buyer for approval, after which the order will be shipped.
Estimated cost for shipments to European Union countries: €15-40
The prices practiced in international shipments vary according to the destination country, the weight and the value of the order. To know exactly the cost of an order, add the item you want to buy to the basket and, in the following link, you will receive the exact value of the shipping costs.
When buying 2 or more items, the postage value will vary according to the weight of the order, in this case, you must wait for the exact postage value to be sent to you, before proceeding with the payment of your order.
REPLICA WEAPONS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION
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