The single-hand Marshall Sword by Paul Chen epitomizes quality and authenticity in broadsword construction. The sword is based on an original, now in a British museum, used by one of England’s finest knights, Sir William Marshall, who served the crown faithfully under Henry II, Richard the Lionheart and Jack Lackland. The Hanwei SH2000 version features a forged high-carbon steel blade with excellent handling characteristics. Tempered to a tough HRC 54, the blade section features a central ridged fuller and full-length distal taper - a tough test for the bladesmith but resulting in a superb combination of speed and strength. The grip is leather wrapped and laced and the guard and pommel are elegant in their functional simplicity. The scabbard is leather-covered with steel mounts.
Specifications
Overall: 40" (101.6cm)
Blade Length: 33 1/4" (84.5cm)
Handle Length: 6 3/4" (17.1cm)
Weight: 2lb 11oz (1219g)
Point of Balance: 8" (20.3cm)
Point of Harmonics: 23" (58.4cm)
Width at Guard: 1.83" (4.6cm)
Width at Tip: .91" (2.3cm)
Thickness at Guard: .22" (5.6mm)
Thickness at Tip: .18" (4.6mm)
Blade Steel: 1566
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.