New and improved!
The ever popular Bastard Sword returns with all the features that made it a great sword but with some improvements. Keeping with our promise for upgrades and advancement, the crisp and clean new look of the guard and pommel comes from the retooling of this classic design that will remind you of the early originals.
The term Bastard undoubtedly comes from the fact that the sword, because of its design, has no legitimate claim to being classified as either a uniquely single-handed or two-handed weapon. The Bastard sword was a weapon developed for the use of the foot soldier and had became quite common by the early 1500’s. The Bastard Sword is finished in an antique patina, making for an outstandingly authentic appearance. Its peened pommel and leather grip add to the authentic construction details that collectors of this style and genre desire. The scabbard is made of lacquered wood and features a matching patinated steel chape and tip.
This live blade (sharp) version was introduced in the mid-2000s into our medieval European sword selection. Due to its popularity, the original Bastard Sword spawned other versions. HEMA practitioners and reenactors will love the Practical Bastard Sword with its rounded tip and blunt edges.
Produced formerly at the legendary Hanwei forge that closed in 2024, the famed artisans of Dalian at the Dragon King forge take the mantle of this legendary brand. Former protégé of Paul Chen and original engineer of the manufacturing of the Hanwei brand, Frenchie Jin knows these swords better than anyone else as he was a part or their conception at the original Hanwei Metal Factory.
To help new and future customers find the correct genre of swords, CAS migrated all the HEMA and medieval European swords once branded as CAS Hanwei to underneath the Kingston Arms brand. Keeping the genre of sword under the brand with the same focus makes the most sense for the end user and consumer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 50 3/4"
Blade Length: 38 3/4"
Weight: 3lbs 15oz
Point of Balance: 5.5"
Point of Harmonics: 25"
Width at Guard: 1.94"
Width at Tip: .95"
Thickness at Guard: .22"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Blade Steel: 1566
SHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS
By placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws regarding their order. Legacies of the East, Inc, DBA as RVA Katana shall be held blameless for any infraction of laws by the buyer.
US ORDERS
We make every attempt to ship within three business days by the customer’s preferred shipping method.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Please note that the customer is responsible for understanding the import restrictions of their country, and that RVA Katana is not responsible for items seized in customs, or for swords that are not delivered for failure of the customer to pay customs, duties, or other carrier fees.
INCORRECT SHIPPING INFORMATION
If you accidentally enter an incorrect address, we are able to change it in our system free of charge before shipping. If you inform us after shipping, then we are not responsible for lost packages or return fees.
Release, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement:
Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katana does not warrant that a person or company may legally purchase, possess, or carry any and all items offered according to federal, state, or local laws. By purchasing any item Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katan, the buyer warrants that he is in compliance with all federal, local, and state laws and is legally able to purchase these items.
Returns
You may return any item unused within three days of receipt at your cost (we can provide a shipping label at reduced rates). After inspection of the returned item, we will refund you for the cost of said item, minus any shipping charges that we have covered.
After three days, a 20% restocking fee applies to any return.
