| DT-5160
is a sword whose original is in a photo in Oakeshott’s "The Sword in the
Age of Chivalry. The reproduction is recognizable from the photo, meaning
you can see which sword it was copied from very easily.
The sword as produced by Del Tin is a type XVIIIa (the original is a
type XVIIIc, "Chivalry" typology, which is different than "Records" typology),
a cut and thrust weapon which in my view was meant more for non armored
combat than armored (both the original and the reproduction). The long
slender blade has a flattened diamond crossection, and has a pronounced
profile taper.
Total Length 42 inches
Blade Length 36.12 inches
Weight 2 lbs 10 oz
Balance Point 5.7 inches
Remember this is from a Private Collection and
the blade does com sharpened. |
