Supplies 40.5” Hand Forged Carbon Steel Rustic Broad Sword with Leather Wrapped Handle, Black/Brown (901132)

In my quest for a training longsword, I happened upon this sword. For HEMA practitioners, and students learning the European Martial Arms Arts, particularly the Western European Longsword: consider this humble, inexpensive, high-carbon, full-tang longsword. If you are seeking a decent practical practice-longsword and are discouraged by the high costs of wooden, polypropylene, and high carbon steel federshwert practice swords; then check this rustic broadsword out. Under $40.00 (less than most poly-pro, or wooden practice swords), and certainly less than expensive HEMA -qualified federschwerts (at usually over $225.00), this baby rocks! It is durable: actual high carbon steel, basically unsharpened upon arrival (you can further blunt or hone it if need be), and heavy at around 4 pounds. You'll locate the POB (point of balance) about 6-inches north of the cross guard. Yes, it is a bit blade-heavy, and yes, it is heavy in general for a longsword: however, this is all perfect for training! The extra weight will help you greatly in stamina and strength, as, after training with this sword an actual longsword (around 3-pounds+) feels like a feather! The high carbon steel blade is 32-inches long. From pommel to cross guard is a tad under 8-inches. The pommel and cross guard are steel (not a wooden pommel, as one reviewer commented): and the wooden over-steel handle is wrapped in strip-leather, which is actual bovine-leather (not faux-leather, as another reviewer commented). In many of the historical MS. (manuscripts) left to posterity by the likes of Fiore dei Liberi, Hans Tolhoffer, Johannes Liechtenauer, and others; there is advocacy for training with real swords. Some even advocate training with actual sharpened swords. I can see the wisdom in that; as you're not likely to make the same mistakes twice (perchance because you've lost a finger or an eye). Since I don't actually want to kill my training partner, I won't train with sharpened swords, but actual swords, yes! There is a vast selection of real steel training swords, dulled, and combat ready. However, you will find these swords cost every bit as much as their actual real sword counterparts, if not more! This rugged broadsword is my solution, and I believe I chose well. Even though I take the advice of many old school fight book master's as per training with actual swords: I also strongly advocate all the safety-equipment needed. HEMA gloves: or padded, thick leather gauntlets; as well as a fencing helmet, chest, and arm protection, too. Motto: Real Training-Real Safety! For those who would say to NEVER train with actual swords for safety fears; I suggest enrolling in Badminton, or Crocheting, rather than fencing. This is a martial art form, and in my opinion, this sword is a perfect trainer. Buyers: please note that this is a high carbon sword, and as such it requires maintenance like all good real swords. This entails keeping the sword dry and moisture free. When not in use a light coating of oil should be applied. Even motor oil will work, but there are many oil products made especially for swords, knives, and plate armor. For the more experienced swordsman and swordswoman; this inexpensive sword has a high potential for customization! If you want a sword to customize, and are terrified of destroying a $250.00 mid-line sword: this baby has a lot of potential in that area! So fence on, warriors! Get the feel of real steel!

Great sword . Heavy , beautiful, sharp and dangerous. When I say heavy it’s very heavy some will have trouble swinging it with one hand until you get use to the weight. That said the weight is well balanced with a heavy pummel. It’s a full steel sword from tip to pummel. Very strong and well made. Ready to slay the invaders or destroy dragons out of the box .Handle grip is wrapped with crap leather …but it’s an easy enough task to wrap it in better leather. Not an issue for me.It’s a damn good sword .For this price I expected junk but this is a real deal battle sword that would chop a tree down if you wanted to and would easily cleave a head from the body of a villain or dragon .I’m Looking for a scabbard for the sword because it’s a very sharp sword and dangerous when carrying in a simple “frog” holster over your shoulder, on your back or at your side. Trip over this thing and you’ll lose a toe or two. Blunder into a friend with this thing dangling from your belt with the blade exposed is almost certainly gonna result in a trip to the hospital for stitches .It comes packed in stinking dirty smelly gross packing grease … be careful not to ruin your clothing, carpet , sofa or your wife’s favorite table cloth . Open it outside and wipe it off with paper towels. Grease wipes right of and smell is gone in an instant once the grimy grease is cleaned off.This is a real sword not a toy. It’s deadly out of the box .

The media could not be loaded. For the price I can’t really knock this sword too much. Got it as something to experiment with. All in all a solid sword which seems to be peened in the pommel with a wide tang from other photos. Can’t speak to the durability as I’ve not really tested that. All in all decent base sword but I thought needed some work. I felt the blade was too long and took off 5 inches for a 28 inch blade by the end with a balance I like. This makes a better arming sword than long sword. Quality control is ok but for the price can’t expect much. I cut 5 inches off the blade with a steel cutting dremel. Used a ball peen hammer and small anvil to hammer the blade straight from the small warps that came with it. Now looks and feels pretty good. Love the rustic look of it. Not the sword of a king but your everyday man shipped off to fight in the holy land. I’d have killed for a sword like this as a kid and at the price point I’m all for making swords like this widely available to people of all budgets.

There’s no way I would’ve bought this given the low low price, but the glowing reviews motivated me to take a chance. Well, they weren’t wrong. It’s a surprisingly good sword, especially for the price. (I’m sure not providing a sheath or scabbard helped Szco keep down the cost) The high carbon blade came well-oiled. It could use a little sharpening. (I would’ve done that anyway) The balance is great. Very nimble for such a big sword. The fit and finish are “rustic”, but that goes well with what is supposed to look an old broadsword. I’m planning on hanging it above our mantle, on our brick fireplace. My wife is planning other wise. Anyway, I think if you keep your expectations reasonable you might just be pleasantly surprised with this Szco sword.

Very nicely made! Beautiful rustic design. Semi sharp blade. Bought it for display. I have carbon fiber Kitanas for slicing. The handle is soft and it's a very nice piece. Made in Pakistan so it's very nicely made.

Somewhat crudely forged, but great at the price-point. Both guard and pommel are magnetic, likely cast iron.Not a beauty, but fun letter opener.

This is a sharp hunk of steel, you can swing it at anything without breaking it, i used it to demolish furniture and the worst that happened was a slight bend that i fixed right away. 10/10 ive bought like 5 of these things for me and my friends

An indubitably fine babe. This will absolutely slaughter anything. Best 35 bucks you could ever spend, hands down.