Steel

Based on original: 14th C, Kölnisches Stadtmuseum.

Overall length: 17.25"

Blade length: 12.3"

Blade width 1"

Grip length: 3.5"

Guard width: 3"

Weight .9 lbs

A dark hardwood grip accents the deadly steel of this stout knife. A piece that would have been contemporary with rondel daggers, this messer would have been the equal to any in knightly hand to hand combat. Strong enough to use as a lever against an armored opponent it could also slice with deadly intent when meeting a softer target than armor.

A solid steel butt and stout guard offer a feeling of power when held in the hand in either grip. This dagger would work well for such combat systems as Liechtenauer or Fiore.

Based on Original: Circa 1375-1400, Wallace Collection, London (A460)

Overall length: 37.4"

Blade length: 30"

Blade Width: 2.4"

Guard Width: 8.25"

Grip Length: 4.2"

Balance Point: 3"

Weight: 2.9 lbs (1315g) 

Here is a sword illustrating some of the finest quality achieved by the smiths of the middle ages. The combination of form and function are brought together with great efficiency. This 14th century sword is often identified as an exceptional example of the knightly weapon.

It has a well-proportioned wheel pommel with circular inset centers and a tall pommel nut. The arms of the guard taper evenly as they curve toward the blade. The grip is hardwood covered in leather and the furniture is done in steel.

Based on Original: Circa 1450-1500, Italian, private collection.

Overall length: 37.4"

Blade Length: 31.9"

Blade Width: 1.6"

Guard Width: 6.3"

Grip Length: 3.2"

Balance Point: 4.5"

Weight: 2.4 lbs

An elegant and deadly single-handed sword of the 15th Century, replicated from an original most likely made in southern Europe. This sword is capable of solid cuts and accurate thrusts from its Type XVIII blade. Seen in art of the period on the hip of soldiers and lords alike, this form of sword is similar to an example from the famous Dordogne river find of swords.

The stout wheel pommel and short straight guard frame a grip designed to be held so the hand has contact with the furniture. This allows the back of the hand to power movements of the blade, especially when using the back edge attacks. Use of the sword in one hand like this is described in the manuals of the period and excellent examples of how that is done can be found on the excellent blog and site at Dimicator Medieval Swordplay. 

We have titled this sword Fornovo after The Battle of Fornovo, in 1495, an engagement that well could have seen this sword in use by the invading French forces or their Venetian opponents and allies.