THE CONQUEROR SWORD 501500 Windlass Steelcrafts The year 1066 AD will forever be known as the turning point of British history with the Norman invasion, lead by Duke William "The Conqueror", soon became the first Norman King of England. This magnificent sword represents the epitome of this heroic man. The long, wide fuller down the blade lightens the weight, making it a formidable weapon. The Brazil-nut shaped pommel has been inset with the battle cross of William, as well as the blade’s fuller.
As legend goes, upon landing on the shores of England for the first time William fell flat on his face. Upon rising, he turned and said, "I have already grasped my Kingdom." The straight hilt has been inscribed with this phrase in Latin: Jam Accepisse Regnum. Finally, the sturdy wooden grip has been covered in a deep, blood red leather and has been wound with a braided silver wire. The dual-edged blade comes factory dull allowing light or fine sharpening to personal specification. Accompanying this fine blade is a wooden scabbard, covered in a brown leather and embossed with the cross of the Conqueror.
• Overall Length: 39-3/4" • Blade Length: 33" • Blade Width at Guard: 1-7/8" • Grip Length: 3-3/4" • Guard Width: 9" • Blade Edge: Factory Dull • Blade Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel • Blade Thickness: 4.3 mm - 3.7 mm • Point of Balance: 4" below guard • Grip: Wood w/ Red leather wire wrap • Pommel: Threaded • Sword Weight: 3 lbs 13 oz
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece.
William the Conqueror At the age of 8, William the Conqueror became duke of Normandy and later King of England. Violence plagued his early reign, but with the help of King Henry I of France, William managed to survive the early years. After the Battle of Hastings, in 1066, he was crowned king of England. He never spoke English and was illiterate, but he had more influence on the evolution of the English language than anyone before or since—adding a slew of French and Latin words to the English dictionary. William ruled England until his death, on September 9, 1087, in Rouen, France.
WARNING!click here for important Safety Information
SWORDS SAFETY WARNING: It is essential that anyone handling a functional or decorative sword is acutely aware of the safe use of bladed weapons as well as their seriously dangerous potential and hazards. Learn about the swords construction, design intent and associated safety precautions to make your evolvement a safe, exciting, and enjoyable experience. Sword Safety& Media Presentations
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.
