Alae Swords Byzantine Heavy Infantry Spathion [ Medieval Sword ]

Bill Blake

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This is the kind of sword that would have seen action in the sphere of influence of Constantinople from approximately the 9th to 13th century A.D. It features a lenticular grind with a broad flat spine which heavily reinforces the parabolic cutting edge. In terms of form this sword draws inspiration from several examples of Byzantine Swords as found in Art and extant examples of swords. This sword is made from blanks custom made for Alae Swords by an Industrial Guillotine Maker, and due to the superior technology of the big industry companies involved in making the blank is by far the toughest and most resilient steel I've ever worked with.

5.4mm 1075AISI 50RWC Hardened and tempered by an Industrial Guillotine Maker
31 inches approximately overall
A beautifully balance 1.5kg/3.14lb - this is a sword for someone who likes an authoratitive weapon!
8cm at widest
Brass hilt furniture - the most commonly depicted type in Byzantine Art
Vegetable tanned kangaroo leather grip wrap - the lightest and toughest leather weight for weight - hand dyed with top quality alcohol dye
Under wrap of vegetable tanned goat leather
Tasman Oak (A Eucalypt Variety Renowned for its Toughness) Grip
Balanced Cold Peened Counter Sunk Type R Pommel
Non linear distal taper
Matte Satin (Gray Scotch Brite) Finish
Extremely sharp parabolic cutting edge

449AUD + actual shipping

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I'm surprised no other action on this nice piece. I've spent my budget this month but I might make an exception if nobody picks this in the next day or so. :D
 
Hi Monk3yfist,

As swords go this design is intended for very heavy duty cutting and piercing of armour. Given the strongly reinforced edged and sturdy stock I used a tatami would be no problem at all. Glued components (grip wrap and grip) are affixed with two tonne epoxy and construction adhesive respectively. Tang is almost as broad as the grip and the pommel is peened. Steel is high quality Australian Steel, fittings also made in Australia of top quality brass. I use nothing but the best of everything (methods and materials) in my swords.

This is a sword designed for very heavy duty cutting and thrusting!

Kind Regards,

Bill
 
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