The Constable
The Constable
Limited Edition Medieval Sword
Oakeshott Type: XVa
Time period:
| 1425 | 1475 |
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This sword is ready to be shipped in the following variations
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Ships within 5 working days.
Ships within 5 working days.
This sword has the following customizing options:
Made to order. Expected production time 4 months.
Specifications 
| Standard specification | |
| Total length: | 107 cm (42,13") |
| Blade length: | 86 cm (33,86") |
| CoG: | 10 cm (3,74") |
| CoP: | 50 cm (19,49") |
| Weight: | 1360 g (2,998 lbs) |
| Grip length: | 16 cm (6,299") |
The Constable
We named this one after Bertrand du Guesclin (1320-1380), Constable of France from 1370 to 1380. He is considered one of the greatest French soldiers of his time and one of the important figures of the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).
The title constable was usually held by a courtier in charge of keeping the horses of his lord, coming from the Latin "comes stabulari" (count of the stables). The office 'constable' was often held by the person in charge of the defence of a castle -- even today, there is a Constable of the Tower of London. In some countries, such as France, this title developed into a high military rank.
This is a short and handy hand-and-a-half sword with a very stiff blade, primarily for thrusting, but pretty decent for cutting as well. When you handle these swords they are very ready in your hand.
One of the quickest types there is, it follows your intentions at quicksilver like speed. Because of the very narrow point the spine can be made quite thick without the blade becoming cumbersome. This makes for superior stiffness and a very effective thrust.
A Limited Edition Hand Crafted Collectible Sword
This sword is offered in a limited edition of only 500 collectible swords worldwide.
Sword design/specifications ©2003/2007 Peter Johnsson.
