Scholar Sword

Created to meet the needs of the modern practitioner. Combining the weight feel and action of a period swords in a steel trainer. Blade length: 31" Overall length: 38" Point of Balance: 3" Grip length: 4.5" Weight: 2.5 lbs A single-handed training sword for the western martial artist looking for the feel and action of a period sword. This trainer is designed to take a great deal of use and provide a safe and effective option for today's student of such historical manuals as I.33. Period blunts of this type of sword seem to be very rare in collections today. We have based this piece on the sharp swords of the period and our experience with practicing Western Martial Artists today.The blade is rectangular in cross-section with rounded corners and is tempered to a 50 RC. The blade is tapered to provide a slight flex in the foible but stiffness in the forte for correct action and feel. The slightly down turned guard and the faceted wheel pommel are made of tool steel and will survive rig