Product description
This beautiful spatha is a replica of an early Saxon sword found in 1961. The original, dated to the 4th-5th century, was found in the hypocaust (underfloor warm air heating system) of a Roman villa in Feltwell near Norfolk, England. Archaeologist believe the Feltwell Sword came to England with the first Anglian settlers.
This beautiful reconstruction of the Saxon one-handed sword has an approx. 61 cm long blade with a wide fuller and unsharpened cutting edges. The hilt is made of smooth horn and offers you a secure and comfortable grip. Pommel and crossguard are made riveted brass plates with a wooden disc in the middle. The sword comes with a brown wood/leather scabbard with a throat and chape. For easy transportation, the scabbard is equipped with a practical metal belt loop, which is suitable for belts with a width of approx. 5 cm. This roman sword is designed as a collector's or decoration/display piece and, besides its quality as a collectible, is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume. Order now and buy yourself a piece of history!Details:
Blade material: high carbon steel
Handle material: horn grip, guard and pommel made of riveted brass plates and wood
Overall length: approx. 75 cm
Blade length: approx. 61 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm
Hilt length: approx. 14 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 5.3 cm
Point of balance: approx. 12 cm from the guard
Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover
Weight without scabbard: approx. 740 g
Weight with scabbard: approx. 1200 g
Cutting edges: 1-1.5mm, for decorative use only
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 2000 *
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
Maintenance & care
Just as with weaponry, you can care for your shoes and leatherware by applying a little Ballistol after cleaning. This prevents the leather from drying out.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
Read here about how we are committed to sustainability.
