Tinker Early Medieval Sword - Blunt
Michael 'Tinker' Pearce has designed a series of swords made by Hanwei in 5160
steel, which emphasise authenticity, functionality and performance. To satisfy
the sparring and cutting needs of Western Martial Artist, each of the 7 styles
being made in live (sharp) and sparring (blunt) versions, each sword has
outstanding handling characteristics. The carefully controlled heat treating of
5160-steel (Tinker's blade steel of choice) by the 'Marquenching' process
produces an excellent combination of toughness and flexibility at a hardness
of HRC 50-52 allowing for superior edge retention on the sharps, anti burr and
tip-flexing safety features on the blunts.
Replacement blades are available for all swords in the series, a key feature of
Tinker's designs is the interchange ability of blades within each pair of swords
with the exception of the Early Viking, allowing the user to purchase 1 complete
sword and a spare blade to enjoy both versions.
The Longswords, Bastard and Early Medieval all feature Tinker's recessed sleeve
nut mounting system, providing secure hilt retention, tightening and easy blade
exchange using the Allen wrench provided.
The Early Medieval Swords (Oakeshott Type X11) are designed so that the sharp
and blunt versions with identical handling characteristics. The sharp is
fullered for about two thirds of its length, with a flattened out diamond
section out towards the tip. The blunt uses a broad, flat fuller to move mass
towards the edges for safety while retaining a lively feel.
The cruciform hilt is attractive and functional.
A leather covered scabbard is included.
Key Features:
- 5160 Marquenched Spring Steel
- Dismountable
- Tinker Approved
Details:
- Overall: approx. 97 cm
- Blade Length: approx. 80 cm
- Handle Length: approx. 17 cm
- Weight: approx. 1134 g
- Hardness: HRC 50-52
- Manufacturer's code: SH2405
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
