Black Prince Sword - Oakeshott Type XVa
Regular price $1,080.00
• A Classic Longsword
Based on Original: Circa 1370 English, Worshipful Company of Cutlers, London, England
Overall Length: 43.75"
Blade Length: 34"
Blade Width: 2"
Grip Length: 7.1"
Balance Point: 1.75"
The original sword, which rests in a private collection in England, is thought to possibly be the sword of Edward the Black Prince. The Black Prince, son of Edward III and father of Richard II, was known as a great warrior. The sword was removed from its resting place during the English Civil War, Cromwell being blamed for its disappearance. When the sword resurfaced its origin was lost but its style and structure seem to have an uncanny fit to the scabbard of the Black Prince still with his funerary achievements. This was identified by one of the most respected sword experts in Europe. We were, fortunately, able to take direct measurements of this sword and have gone back to our original research materials to upgrade our replica, increasing accuracy to the original in the furniture, grip and the blade.
This weapon, from the apex of the middle ages c. 1400, exemplifies the functional beauty of a knight's sword. It is the type of sword often illustrated in the fight manuals of the period. Reproduced here in 6150 steel for the blade and steel furniture.
For further information, please read myArmoury.com's Hands-on Reviews:
Review by Ted Hitchens and Chad Armow
Shipping Domestic US 51.00 (multiple sword shipping discounted)
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