| Cold Steel Small Sword - 88SMS |
88SMS - The Small Sword:
The advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the
end of the 16th century. The Rapier, with its long, elegantly thin profile which
emphasized its point, became the popular choice in civilian self-defense. It was
however a somewhat unwieldy weapon especially when it was used in narrow,
crowded streets and alleyways. Eventually a more sophisticated, shorter and lighter
version emerged that by the end of the 17th century had evolved into an entirely new
weapon, the Small Sword.
Civilians carried it for as long as swords remained an integral part of fashionable
dress. Its primary advantage was its stiff, lightweight blade which was forged in a
triangular cross section. It was a highly lethal weapon, ideal for thrusting, and hung
conveniently from a sash, baldric, or belt. The hilt (compared to the Rapier’s) was
simple and smartly functional, consisting of no more than an elliptical plate, or two
shells and a light knuckle guard.
The Cold Steel Small Sword duplicates the original model in weight, balance,
triangular cross section, and deadly sharp point, but uses modern materials like 1050
high carbon blade steel, heat treated to a tough spring temper. The hilt features two
shells with functional finger loops and a light, but strong, knuckle guard. Perfectly
balanced and weighing only 22 ounces, the Small Sword comes complete with an
attractive leather scabbard that features an intricately decorated throat and chape.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 31 1/4"
Blade Thick: 7/16"
Handle: 7"
Overall length: 38 1/4""
Weight: 22.6 oz
Steel: 1050 High Carbon
Leather Scabbard
The advantage of the sword point over the edge became increasingly evident by the
end of the 16th century. The Rapier, with its long, elegantly thin profile which
emphasized its point, became the popular choice in civilian self-defense. It was
however a somewhat unwieldy weapon especially when it was used in narrow,
crowded streets and alleyways. Eventually a more sophisticated, shorter and lighter
version emerged that by the end of the 17th century had evolved into an entirely new
weapon, the Small Sword.
Civilians carried it for as long as swords remained an integral part of fashionable
dress. Its primary advantage was its stiff, lightweight blade which was forged in a
triangular cross section. It was a highly lethal weapon, ideal for thrusting, and hung
conveniently from a sash, baldric, or belt. The hilt (compared to the Rapier’s) was
simple and smartly functional, consisting of no more than an elliptical plate, or two
shells and a light knuckle guard.
The Cold Steel Small Sword duplicates the original model in weight, balance,
triangular cross section, and deadly sharp point, but uses modern materials like 1050
high carbon blade steel, heat treated to a tough spring temper. The hilt features two
shells with functional finger loops and a light, but strong, knuckle guard. Perfectly
balanced and weighing only 22 ounces, the Small Sword comes complete with an
attractive leather scabbard that features an intricately decorated throat and chape.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 31 1/4"
Blade Thick: 7/16"
Handle: 7"
Overall length: 38 1/4""
Weight: 22.6 oz
Steel: 1050 High Carbon
Leather Scabbard
Our Price $420.00 |