THE SWORD OF MALTA 501226 Windlass Steelcrafts The limited edition Sword of Malta is named for the battle in which the Knights of St. John turned back a huge Ottoman flotilla. This magnificent sword features a a solid steel crossguard, and steel pommel with a deeply carved Cross of the Brotherhood, which symbolized their devotion and gave a point of prayer to the embattled soldiers. The hand forged, high carbon steel blade is very well balanced for a cut, and stiff for a solid thrust. The dual-edged blade comes factory dull allowing light or fine sharpening to personal specification.
The grip is grooved wood and covered in genuine stitched leather which is hand rubbed to a deep luster.The scabbard features a custom wood sheath covered in thick leather to match the grip with steel fittings, allowing the sword to hand at a rakish angle, which was the fashion of the day. Read more on Functional Series Swords
• Overall Length: 40 1/2'' • Blade Length: 34" • Blade Width at Guard: 2" • Grip Length: 4 1/4" • Guard Width: 8 1/4" • Blade Edge: Factory Dull • Blade Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel • Point of Balance: 6" below guard • Grip: Brown leather stitched • Sword Weight: 2 lb 13 oz
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Great Battle of Malta The Great Siege of Malta took place in 1565 when the Ottoman Empire tried to invade the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller.
The Knights, with approximately 2,000 footsoldiers and 400 Maltese men, women and children, withstood the siege and repelled the invaders. This victory became one of the most celebrated events in sixteenth-century Europe.
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About Windlass Steelcrafts
Windlass Steelcrafts Corporation has been manufacturing high quality weapons and handicrafts since its inception in 1943. Since then, Windlass Steelcrafts have outfitted many armies of the world, provided props to the biggest Hollywood productions, designed and manufactured some amazing licensed replicas and have continued to create products that are both fully functional weapons and works of art.
