Atrim Bastard Sword XVIa.8 by Kingston Arms
Item #: CH-SA1504
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Made entirely by Gus Trim in his custom shop in Washington state - this exceptional Bastard Sword features a hand finished Type XVIa blade with a wicked edge. The broad, thin blade tapers to an aggressive point in profile while the complex distal taper keeps the sword moving effortlessly in the cut. Lesser blades would either sacrifice the elegant profile taper or lack distal tapering entirely - creating a heavy wobbly mess of a sword. Further refining the handling are the three fullers - two accent fuller flanking the main fuller running the length of the forte.
Sword Specifications:
Overall: 41"
Blade Length: 30 7/8"
Handle Length: 8"
Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz
Point of Balance: 4 1/4"
From the manufacturer: Years ago, while trying to design the perfect sword, I realized there was no such thing. My aim changed, I wanted to develop "keepers".
Of late, I've been looking at Hexagonal cross sections, building sword blades with variations on a theme. A learning expedition. My search has taken me to the XVIa classification. In the book "The Sword - Form and thought", #15 is a XVI with a hex cross section, a 33 inch blade weighing just over 2lbs. In "Records of the Medieval Sword", XVIa.1 and XVIa.4 have hex cross sections, and XVIa.4 has a 31 inch blade.
In profile, at times I like a long curving taper in the foible. XVI.3 in "Records of the Medieval Sword" has such a profile in the foible.
But it's not just the aesthetic. In a sword I make, I expect excellent handling and very good cutting ability. In my mind XVIa.8 is a "keeper".
The grip is lambskin died in Oxblood coloring over a cord wrapped wood grip. The pommel is attached using Gus's superior threaded nut arrangement for a permanent fit. Guard and pommel are blued steel, made individually by Gus and tuned to perfection to each sword design.
It is unusual to find such an exceptional example of form, function and lethal beauty.
Sword Specifications:
Overall: 41"
Blade Length: 30 7/8"
Handle Length: 8"
Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz
Point of Balance: 4 1/4"
From the manufacturer: Years ago, while trying to design the perfect sword, I realized there was no such thing. My aim changed, I wanted to develop "keepers".
Of late, I've been looking at Hexagonal cross sections, building sword blades with variations on a theme. A learning expedition. My search has taken me to the XVIa classification. In the book "The Sword - Form and thought", #15 is a XVI with a hex cross section, a 33 inch blade weighing just over 2lbs. In "Records of the Medieval Sword", XVIa.1 and XVIa.4 have hex cross sections, and XVIa.4 has a 31 inch blade.
In profile, at times I like a long curving taper in the foible. XVI.3 in "Records of the Medieval Sword" has such a profile in the foible.
But it's not just the aesthetic. In a sword I make, I expect excellent handling and very good cutting ability. In my mind XVIa.8 is a "keeper".
The grip is lambskin died in Oxblood coloring over a cord wrapped wood grip. The pommel is attached using Gus's superior threaded nut arrangement for a permanent fit. Guard and pommel are blued steel, made individually by Gus and tuned to perfection to each sword design.
It is unusual to find such an exceptional example of form, function and lethal beauty.
- Made entirely by Gus Trim in the USA
- Specially Heat Treated 5160 Spring Steel Blade
- Exceptional Cutting Ability
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Returns are accepted within 15 days of receiving your order. If you need to make an exchange/return, please email us at returns@armorvenue.com within 15 days of receiving your order and we will authorize it and send you a return form to fill out and put in the return box. We allow exchanges and returns for store credit up to 30 days after receiving the order. Please go to our Return Policy page for full details.