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Product description
New from Red Dragon (known for their high quality HEMA plastic training sword) is this line of high level replica historical sword. These sword are supplied including a leather scabbard and are made of a high quality steel and hardness.
This sword is based on original Oakeshott type X sword. The Oakeshott type X sword was a transition model from the early Middle Ages, which emerged from the sword of the Viking Age. One of the most famous example of the type X are the so-called "Ulfberht sword", which were known for their exceptional quality. It is believed that these sword were produced by one of the first swordmakers who used his name as a brand, a tradition that lived on long after the founder had died. This replica has a typical Ulfberht design, but it was decided not to depict the name on the blade.
This sword has a wood with brown leather wrapped scabbard with a brown leather grip. The edge is 1 mm thick. The blade is tempered and made of EN42J spring steel. It has a core with a steel hardness of 45 HRC and the edge has a hardness of 50 HRC. Due to the two different hardnesses, the sword is flexible and less brittle than comparable models. This sword is a combination of excellent craftsmanship and years of HEMA experience.
