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The Practical Hand-and-a-Half is a straight-bladed sword renowned for being lightweight, yet powerful, able to pry open plate armour. The swords are versatile and effective because they can be wielded with two hands, yet a fighter could also wield it with one hand if they fought using a shield. This sword is tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat with fully tempered, un-edged and un-pointed blades
Most hand-and-a-half swords have simple "cruciform" hilts. The term "hand-and-a-half" may have originated due to the fact that the sword was designed for both one and two-handed use.
This Practical Hand-and-a Half sword is based on the Albrecht sword, a classic design from the early part of the 15th Century, with a simple cruciform hilt, flattened diamond-section blade and typical hand-and-a-half grip.
Key Features
- Made for the re-enactor
- Fullered carbon steel blade with an authentic look and feel
- Supplied with scabbard
Specification
Total length: 43cm
Total Weight: 1.24Kg
We Age Verify all blade purchases and may contact you for proof of age. Please be aware that under UK law you must be aged 18 or over to purchase any of our blades.
Please note that these weapons have a blunted edge and point.
