Combat Ready
Black Prince Medieval Sword

Hand forged by Darksword Armory

Historically accurate, Hand Forged
Combat Ready Swords and Armors
for Serious Collectors and Reenactment groups

The Black Prince Medieval Sword

Hand forged from 5160 High Carbon Steel
Dual Tempered HRc 60 48-50 at the core
Fittings: Mild Steel
Total Length: 50"
Blade length: 39"
Handle: 8.5"
Blade width at base: 2"
blade thickness: 1.48 mm
Weight: 3 lbs 5 oz
POB: 3"

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 Black Prince Medieval Sword ::

Type XVa, 1370 A.D., currently held in private collection.

The English Prince Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, lived from June 15, 1330 to June 8, 1376. He is a well known historical figure; well known for his chivalrous (and occasionally non-chivalrous) actions, and for never being crowned king despite being the eldest son of King Edward III – he died before his father, and the crown passed to his son Richard instead. Edward would also later come to be known by a nickname of indeterminate origin – “The Black Prince,” a name well known to scholars in the fields of art, history, literature and theater.

This popularity was surely affected when a medieval sword that was discovered in the mid 20th century was identified by Ewart Oakeshott as the mediebal Sword of the Black Prince. Thought to have been stolen from Edward’s tomb centuries earlier, The Black Prince battle ready sword became one of the most recognizable artefacts of 14th Century.

The Black Prince medieval sword has a long, tapered blade that is ideally suited for thrusting, while still remaining able to make powerful cuts. The handle is elongated to provide more leverage, which in combination with the large pommel results in excellent tip control. The original has a Type XVa blade, which is faithfully reproduced here.

Edward’s “Black Prince” title may have come from his distinctive armor, which according to some sources was blackened steel (although the title may also have come from his temper, mercilessness to his enemies or derision towards the lower classes in spite of his chivalrous beliefs). This is the first time that DSA has interpreted this popular design, and would be suitable for anyone who has an interest in medieval swords in general or 14th Century interpretations specifically.

:: 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.

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