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Back Swords
A general term for heavy
military swords that have a straight single-edged blade and a
well-developed closed guard—usually a basket hilt or a shell guard.
The blade, sometimes grooved and ridged on both faces, had a more or
less thick back to give to give the blade the necessary rigidity. A
short section of the back near the point often had a sharpened edge
to carry out cutting strikes without changing the position of the
sword. The point itself was sometimes rather originally contoured
since the backsword was essentially a cutting weapon; however, some
military models had blades gradually narrowing into a sharp point
designed for thrusts. It was also popular in Germany. Back-swords
may be related to later single-edged European blade forms and came
in a variety of hilts and lengths. They also include later Hangers
and hunting swords, as well as Mortuary-hilt and Walloon-hilt
broad swords. The backsword was widely used in European heavy cavalry
from the 17th century, and a most popular variety was the pallasch.
Also known as a "Mortuary Sword", or the German "Reitschwert."
Our back-swords can be used for display or for battle
re-enactments, each reproduction is created to the specifications of
the original. The dimensions and weight are accurate on every piece
so you get a medieval weapon that is actually balanced and fun to
hold instead of just pretty to look at. Medieval times...
sometimes brutal, sometimes romantic, but always a source of
intrigue. Medieval Collectibles invites you to share in the
experience of an era past with our collection of Back swords.
All our Back Swords are
expertly hand-crafted and authentic replicas! You can display them
in your office, home or for Medieval Reenactments.
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and new on Back sword releases, please visit our
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