'Practical' mortuary sword
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Replicating a finely-preserved museum piece, the mortuary hilt sword is a classic example of a cavalry or dragoon officer's sword of the 17th century English Civil War. Deriving its name from the style of sword which memorialized King Charles I (executed in 1649), the mortuary hilt sword's steel basket is decorated with scrolled foliage.
The Paul Chen/Hanwei 'practical' mortuary sword is tailored to the
needs of the re-enactor. Featuring authentic hilt styling
with fully tempered rebated and non-pointed blades, these swords are made to
withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of
today's re-enactment societies. The blade is fullered and distally tapered for balance and
has 1/16" edges and a rounded tip. Includes wood scabbard with steel
fittings.
length: 37 3/4"
blade: 31"
blade width: 1" base, 1/2" tip
blade edge: 1/16"
grip length: 4 1/4" (inside basket)
basket: 5" x 5"
point of balance: 2 1/2" up from basket
scabbard: 35"
weight: 2 lb 2.0 oz
