Mark Green 17 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 So, I saw they had these pics. of Henry's sword out today. I was just wondering, what people in the know, know about this sword. Hollow grind ?? Scales, on the grip ? Weight ? Has anyone here, studied this in person, or made a replica? Thanks for any help. Mark Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,752 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It's got a whole chapter in Oakeshotte's "records of the medieval sword." I'll have to see what he says about it. Link to post Share on other sites
jacob beer 6 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I did make a replica out of wood for a friends fathers Halloween costume a few years back Link to post Share on other sites
Al Massey 62 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 According to all my sources, it's quite lightweight, about 2 lbs, and fairly short, under 30" in blade. Much of the pommel is hollow, and the blade is very slightly hollow-ground. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Myers 127 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 More than likely it was mostly for show. Creating knights and formal ceremonies. Link to post Share on other sites
Al Massey 62 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 More than likely it was mostly for show. Creating knights and formal ceremonies. That sword? No. That's about as far from a ceremonial sword as it gets. Sharp enough to use on lightly armoured opposition, long enough tip to get through gaps in armour, simple iron cross- that's a pure killing instrument. Light enough as well to keep your sword arm fast. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,752 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Not to mention it shows evidence of use in battle. Link to post Share on other sites
A Bodley 0 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 From memory it fits a scabbard belonging to Henry v. But I don't see any evidence that it's Henry v's. Sword looks real. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
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