Product Overview
The Oakeshott XIV Arming Sword is a medieval one-handed sword based on a design dating to around 1300. Its blade swells slightly near the upper portion, placing more weight forward to improve both cutting and thrusting performance while maintaining fast handling. Arriving sharpened from the factory, the sword features steel furniture, a wooden grip covered in leather, and includes a matching scabbard for storage and display.
Type XIV arming swords are associated with the late 13th and early 14th centuries and are recognized for their broad blades and effective balance for cut-and-thrust use. This example follows that historic form and can be seen in Ewart Oakeshott's reference work Record of the Medieval Sword. The combination of its blade profile and traditional hilt construction reflects the characteristics that made this style of arming sword an important weapon of the medieval period.
Historically, arming swords of this type were carried as one-handed sidearms during the medieval era. Today, the Oakeshott XIV Arming Sword is an excellent choice for collectors, historical displays, medieval enthusiasts, museums, and reenactors seeking a faithful representation of this classic medieval sword.
Product Specifications
- Blade: Sharpened from the factory
- Handle/Grip: Wood grip covered in leather
- Furniture: Steel
- Scabbard: Matching scabbard included
- Edge: Sharpened
- Ideal For: Medieval collections, reenactments, museums, historical displays, and collectors
