The Valiant Armoury Castile Sword is based on an original work of art by Christian Fletcher work of art built on a Gus Trim blade. Gus Trim is known throughout the Custom sword world as having some of the greatest skill and knowledge in sword metallurgy and craftsmanship. Christian Fletcher is a Master Cutler. He builds his works on blades from a few sources but uses Gus Trim blades exclusively for the original designs he creates for the Valiant Armoury "Signature Collection" swords. The Castile sword features a hand forged high carbon spring steel blade and comes with a nice edge. The handle has an awesome blood colored grip and feels very wieldy in one hand use. Truely a wonderful example of a classic medieval sword.
Features:
- Hand forged 1060 high carbon spring steel blade
- Sharpened
- Leather wrapped grip
- Steel crossguard and pommel
- leather wrapped wooden scabbard with suspension belt
- Fully functional
- Based on a Christian Fletcher design
- Truley a high class medieval sword
Measurements:
- Blade: 31 13/16"
- Handle: 4 1/2"
- Overall: 38 5/8"
- Weight of Sword: 3 Lbs 2 Oz
- Weight of sword, scabbard and belt: 4 Lbs 5 Oz
- Balance point: 5" From guard
- Point of percussion: 18 1/2" from guard
- Blade width at guard: 2"
