Practical Bastard Sword – Light Brown

Meet the Practical Bastard Sword, a weapon forged for HEMA fans and passionate reenactors alike. Whether you’re training in swordsmanship or you’re adding a new blade to your collection, this bastard sword is a great choice.

Exceptional Kingston Arms Design

Inspired by the hand-and-a-half swords of the late medieval period and the Renaissance, this bastard sword brings that heritage to life in your hands. Forged from 5160 high carbon steel, this medieval sword features a safe-to-wield design and a full tang for sparring and reenactment alike. Having a full tang means the metal blade extends into the handle as one piece, giving the weapon strength and balance. High carbon steel means this historical sword replica is forged from a steel and chromium alloy that blends strength with flexibility, making it tough and able to withstand impacts from other swords.

Starting with the silver blade, it has a blunted edge with a wide fuller down the length. The unsharpened, double-edged blade resembles medieval European longswords and bastard swords. The fuller not only removes excess weight from the blade, it also bolsters the edges to help them withstand blade-on-blade contact better. At the end, the tip of the blade is round for added safety. The blade has a gradual taper, meaning it’s slightly wider at the base before gradually narrowing toward the tip.

Moving down to the hilt, it has a steel crossguard and a steel pommel. On each end, the quillons of the crossguard are designed to bolster the hilt for a safer profile, protecting your grip while staying durable enough to deflect other blades. Both quillons are grooved for intricate detail, curling toward the blade slightly. As for the pommel, it’s peened over the handle. This means the tang is extended into the pommel and hammered over it to lock it in place. This bolsters the pommel, handle, and blade at the same time.

Just underneath the crossguard is a wooden handle wrapped in genuine leather. It boasts a light brown finish for natural, rustic charm. This handle accommodates your hand-and-a-half grip, meaning you can wield it with one or both hands. This makes the Practical Sword highly versatile on the battlefield, allowing you to wield it one-handed along with your shield or two-handed like a longsword. The handle is embossed with three rings along the length for added detail, further reinforcing your grip.

This HEMA bastard sword comes with a genuine leather scabbard. The body of the scabbard is all leather, making it safer for sparring and medieval combat. This leather scabbard won’t break or shatter like a wooden one if you fall on it in battle. This scabbard is also light brown, matching the leather-wrapped hilt. The topmount, also known as the throat, is steel. At the bottom, the endmount has a scalloped border for added detail and ends in a round tip. Please note this scabbard does not come with straps or a sword belt.

A Practical Choice for Your Gear

If you love the look of this sword and you want to add it to your sword collection, HEMA gear, or knight harness, why not add the other versions, too? The dark brown version (SM24283) of this medieval steel sword is great for swordfighters who want a more rustic addition to their collection. If you want a blade that makes a bold statement at your next event, then the black version (SM24284) is perfect for you. However, you might want to chart your own course. If that’s the case, you should meet the natural version (SH2428), a blank canvas for dying whatever colors you prefer.

The Practical Bastard Sword is a great choice for anyone training in HEMA, reenactment combat, and anyone who loves a good historical sword in their arsenal. Hone your skills with this practical hand-and-a-half sword thanks to its realistic weight, balance, and strong edge. Tie the scabbard to your ensemble or attach it to your gear in other ways to show it off. You can wear it on either side. This high-carbon steel sword makes a sophisticated statement as a part of your knightly costume for Renaissance fairs and festivals. Whether you’re dressing up as a medieval warrior or training in the art of the sword, this Kingston Arms bastard sword is a must-have.

Key Features:

• Fully Functional: Forged with an unsharpened blade and round tip for safe sparring.
• Light Brown Finish: Creates natural charm.
• Classic Bastard Sword Design: Wield it with one or both hands.
• Historical Charm: Fits most medieval characters.
• High-Carbon Steel Blade: Exceptionally tough and strong.
• Reinforced Leather Scabbard: Comes with a flexible leather scabbard reinforced with steel fittings.
• Begin Your Path of Swordsmanship: Great for HEMA swordfighters, reenactments, Renaissance fair costumes, and your collection.

Materials:

• Blade is 5160 high-carbon steel
• Handle is wrapped in leather
• Scabbard is leather with steel fittings

Care Instructions:

• Check out our Sword Care and Maintenance Guide for all kinds of info on how to take care of your sword and keep it in its best shape.