Squire Line Albion Mark™
The Late 13th Century Great Sword
(Oakeshott Type XIIa)

When seeing original swords of war from the 13th and 14th C., one is always impressed by their powerful presence. A massive size combines with harmonic proportions, lending them a majestic grace.

This visual impact follows through in their handling: a strong authority combined with a smooth control of edge and point. Two major types of these battlefield weapons are classified as Oakeshott type XIIa ad XIIIa. They generally have a blade length of 85-95 cm, when in hand and a half size. Their grips give ample room for two hands.

Despite being rather massive they have such a balance that they could be wielded in one hand, although two-handed use was probably preferred.

Those weapons classified by modern students of arms as Oakeshott type XIIa are recognized by being wide at the base and tapering to a well defined point.

This is a sword for the battlefield but can be used in the fencing techniques of Liechtenauer, although the wide blade does not lend itself too well for half-swording.

Specifications
Overall length: 47.125" (120 cm)
Blade length: 37.125" (95 cm)
Blade width at base: 2.3125" (5.8 cm)
CoG: 5.19" (13.2 cm)
CoP: 23.8" (56 cm)
Weight: 3 lbs 10 oz (1.65 kilos)


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The Squire Line Late 13th Century Great Sword
(Type XIIa)... $490