Towton Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIIc

Based on Original: Circa mid-15th century, private collection.   Overall length: 43" Blade Length: 32.5" Blade Width: 1.9" Guard Width: 9.2" Grip Length: 8.1" Balance Point: 3.4" Weight: 3.3 lbs (1500g)   The Type XVIIIa longsword of the 15th century was an exceptionally efficient tool for the fighting man of the day. It incorporated a strong blade for the aggressive fighting depicted in combat traditions such as Fiore and Lichtenauer. A sword of this type needed to be dynamic not only in the half sword and winding actions of these styles but have a sharp edge excellent at cutting. This particular sword brings all these elements together into a very well rounded weapon. The broad blade has a tapering diamond cross-section that gracefully curves to the point in the lower portion of the blade.The intensity of combat such as the Battle of Towton would have been the test of such a sword as this. The dynastic struggles of the War of the Roses saw several brutal battles where swords of this