ROBIN HOOD SWORD Deep Etch Gold Special Edition MA754 Marto A hero to the poor and oppressed, and a thorn in the flesh to the tyrants who repressed them, Robin Hood’s rebel spirit transcends the ages of lore and can now held high in glistening steel. Crafted by Marto of Toledo Spain, this Robin Hood Sword Deep Etch Special Edition MA754 measures a little over 48 inches overall and features an exclusive Marto "deep etching" process applied to the blade that allows low relief impressions to be blackened for a visually stunning and vividly detailed result. The blade is mirror polished, and features an elaborate combination of iconic symbols of of the hero, including his initials "RH", feather cap, bow, quiver with arrows, and decorative ivy scrollwork, all depicted within a crisp dense black field. The low maintenance safe-edged stainless steel blade is constructed of 440 Toledo Steel which has been fully tempered for strength and flexibility. Built upon a foundation of red antiqued gold plated Zamak, ornamentations of sword, stag and heralding trumpeter angels rise in high relief throughout the hilt. A three lion shield crest of King Richard is proudly centered on one side of the guard, and a celtic cross shield crest centered on the opposite. The handle is of dark green leather wrap with antiqued gold inlays. The pin-wheel pommel bears the insignia "Robin of Locksley" on one side and "Earl of Huntington" on the other; housing a deep green emerald crystal jewel in its center.
Each Robin Hood sword is blade stamped with Marto Toledo Seals of authenticity and comes boxed with Marto certificates of Origin and Quality. Exemplary of Marto’s world-renown quality, this Robin Hood Sword is an exquisite addition to any sword enthusiast’s collection. Read more on Decorative Series Swords
• Overall Length: 48-3/8" • Blade Length: 37-3/4" • Blade Width at Guard: 2-1/2" • Guard Width: 10-1/8" • Blade Edge: Dual Edge Unsharpened • Blade Material: 440C Stainless Steel • Blade: Tempered, w/deep black etch • Point of Balance: 6-3/4" below guard • Grip: Green Leather w/Golden inserts • Hilt Length: 10-1/4" • Pommel: 3" dia. w/green Jewel • Sword Weight: 5 lbs 13.8 oz
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece. MARTO of Toledo Spain The most popular sword maker in the world. The hilts are cast in molten metal from an original masterfully sculpted piece and are hand finished and polished. The blades are crafted from the finest 440 stainless steel and are fully tempered to 48-53 Rockwell hardness.
The Story of Robin Hood "Who was he?": To give a direct answer to the question is difficult. Tradition tells that Robin Hood was an outlaw who poached the king's deer in the royal hunting forest of Sherwood. Stories relate how travelers through the forest provided rich pickings for the gentleman robber and his band of "Merry Men". We hear how he tricked and outwitted the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, turning the tables on corrupt churchmen and officials who abused their power over an oppressed peasantry. The people take Robin to their hearts.
Apart from a few oblique references to be found in medieval chronicles, much of our information about Robin Hood is derived from a series of ballads sung in the latter half of the Middle Ages. These were adapted and modified over the next five hundred years until the representation of Robin Hood was quite different.
A birth date in the 12th Century places this Robin Hood in the reigns of Richard the Lionheart and his brother John. One of the most frequently mentioned possibilities by historians and researchers as ‘the real Robin Hood’ is Robert Earl of Huntington (in Middle Ages England, ‘Robert’ was synonymous with ‘Robin’ which only adds to the confusion). "Robert Earl of Huntington
Lies under this little stone.
No archer was like him so good;
His wildnesse named him Robbin Hood.
Full thirteene yeares, and something more,
These northerne parts he vexed sore.
Such out-lawes as he and his men
May England never know agen" Said to be the epitaph of a “Robin Hood” buried near Kirklees Priory at Yorkshire, England.
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