KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Sword (VA 071)
In the first quarter of the 15th century fully articulated plate armor started becoming common place on the battle field requiring sword smiths to evolve the knightly weapon to counter this growing trend. Men of arms used swords such as this two handed piece through out Europe to great effect against armored opponents. With a 34-1/2 inch tapered blade designed to act both as a thrusting tool for penetrating the joints in plate armor and chain mail, and as a heavy duty hacking tool for splitting skulls and helms alike. With its long leather wrapped hard wood handle and heavy steel pommel to counter the lengthy blade this sword is easily swung with either one or two hands. A no nonsense piece of battle gear made to get its point across despite the odds, this sword would be a welcomed piece to any serious armory. (Leather Scabbard Included)

TEMPLAR KNIGHTS
The Templars fought along side King Richard I (Richard The Lion Hearted) and other Crusaders in the battles for the Holy Lands. It was a very well organized military force and they were the clash forces in all the Crusades.

The Sword represents the Knight's right to dispense justice. The double edge of the blade ever reminds the Knight to temper justice with mercy. As the steel of the Sword must be tempered in fire and water, so must the soul of the Knight be tempered by adversity and compassion. The Knight was sworn that his sword was never to be drawn in anger.

Battle Ready Swords by Valiant Armoury
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