The Longford

Description

Combat Ready
Longford
Hand forged by Darksword Armory
Historically accurate, Hand Forged
Combat Ready Swords and Armors
for Serious Collectors and Reenactment groups
The Longford
5160 High Carbon Steel
Dual Tempered HRc 60 48-50 at the core
Fittings : Mild Steel
Blade Thickness: 1.34 mm
Total Length: 50"
Blade Length : 39"
POB:4"
Weight: 3lbs 2 oz.
the scabbard on the photo is not included by default. A plain one is given with the sword.
If you want the upgraded scabbard and your sword sharp, please ask for an offer.
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:: The Longford ::
The Longford was used by the Swiss or German longsword masters during the Renaissance. Some texts used by these instructors still survive and inform a number of Medieval and Renaissance martial artists who want to train in classical European swordplay without entering into the realm of sport fencing. Unlike sport fencing, the arts used by these fighters are designed for serious combat, when knowing how to properly parry a thrust could save your life.
The Longford boasts a long, tapered blade common to 15th Century medieval swords. A unique feature to this blade is a thick ricasso at the base, adding stability and strength and also allowing a safe place for a gloved hand to grasp when the sword would need to be used in closer combat. An attractive, curled guard and scentstopper pommel complete this sword nicely. The fuller extends ¾ of the length of the blade and is complimented by a central ridge.
This two handed sword is named after the Longford Castle, located on the banks of the River Avon south of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
:: Performance videos can be seen below ::
The following resistance tests were performed by
The Sword Buyer's Guide
, an independent Australian based company, whose sole purpose is to test combat ready swords from various sword makers in order to allow collectors, as yourself, make appropriate choices when purchasing their weapon.
Destructive resistance videos, created by
The Sword Buyer's Guide
, are below.
These tests place tremendous tress on the swords in order to test their resistance beyond "normal" combat use.
Buyer pays 45$ shipping within Canada and to the US.
International shipping is 180$.
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Quebec bidders must add an additional 7.5% for the QST (Quebec Sales Tax).
We do not charge tax to bidders outside of Canada.
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