THE ACRE CRUSADER SWORD 501509 Windlass Steelcrafts This medieval Acre Crusader Broadsword from Windlass Steelcrafts Battlecry collection is a formidable weapon of proven worth. With a wide cross-guard of over 8" it's no sword for the softhearted or weak-spirited. Its practical cruciform hilt with single-hand grip and disc pommel was to be the functional model for countless other sword styles to follow.
To know why and how the Medieval warrior became so successful you could do no better than starting with this blade. The Battlecry! Acre sword has a blade of sharpened and tempered 1065 high carbon steel - the tempering gives the blade a flexing hardness of 50-52 HRC. The crossguard and pommel are crafted from mild steel and the grip is overlaid in supple black leather and inlaid with bands of twisted steel wire. The thick blade tang is given a large peen on the pommel to ensure that the sword is robustly constructed. The sword blade and hilt fittings are given a battle-worn and antiqued blued finish. This finish resists the onset of rust.
The scabbard is constructed from leather and is fitted with a steel chape and locket - these steel components are given a blued finish to match the sword. The scabbard belt loops are swivel-riveted to the scabbard body. This sword comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process.
• Overall Length: 39-1/4" • Blade Length: 32-3/4" • Blade Width at Guard: 2" • Grip Length: 6-1/2" • Guard Width: 8" • Blade Edge: Sharpened • Blade Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel • Blade Thickness: 4.4 mm - 3.5 mm • Point of Balance: 6" below guard • Grip: Wood w/ Black Leather wire wrap • Pommel: Peened • Sword Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece.
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The Acre sword is inspired by the knightly arming swords of the 11th-13th centuries. This classic knightly sword was idea for sword and shield or sword and buckler combat whether on foot or horseback. The Acre crusader sword is a stout and fearsome blade that takes advantage of its heft, width, and center and gravity to deliver deadly slashing cuts and hacking blows as well as thrusts. One can easily imagine how this weapon shredded both mail and leather armors across Europe and Asia-minor for centuries.
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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.
