Sword in Hand by Ewart Oakeshott Sold Based on Original: Circa 1450

Based on Original: Circa 1450

This single handed axe has a hardened sharp edge

a variant of the type N pommel

2-inch diameter ash haft is carefully selected for quality and finished with leather risers and over 120 solid brass nails in two sizes—details drawn from period examples that enhance blade control and weapon handling

The grip is 8" long and bottle-shaped in style

Sword in Hand by Ewart Oakeshott Sold Based on Original: Circa 1450Sword in Hand by Ewart Oakeshott Reading this book is like spending an evening with world's foremost expert on the medieval sword and discussing his favorite subject. Mr. Oakeshott rewrote a collection of articles, adding additional chapters and illustrations, and describing the development of the medieval sword in its historical context. This concise overview of the development of the European sword is enhanced with the unique insight of the author