{"product_id":"kingston-arms-atrim-design-type-xiiia-war-sword","title":"Kingston Arms Atrim Design Type XIIIa War Sword","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prodDetailInfo twelvecol first clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_contentBody_pnlProdDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodDetailInfo prodDetailSpecs sixcol first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on Oakeshott's Type XIIIa specification these swords were used in the 12th to early 13th Century in that transitional period from hardened leather to mail with some plate armor protecting vital areas of the body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtrim Design Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent a lot of time discussing with Gus his methodology for developing what he would call a  \"performance-oriented\"  sword.   Without getting too deep into it,  Gus along with Tinker Pearce,  was one of the pioneering sword makers to incorporate the notion of harmonic balance into his sword designs.  Informed by historical examples and his own experimentation,  Gus has been making swords,  for decades now,  that seem to float in your hand.  For this sword,  Gus left the aesthetics and materials up to us,  it was the design (weight,  balance,  taper,  harmonics)  we had to get right.  It took several rounds of samples (not to mention a botched first run),  but we finally nailed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot satisfied with just getting the design right,  we wanted to push it farther.  We had the fundamentals down,  but chose to take the materials,  fit,  and finish a step ahead.  The blade is hand forged with mono-tempered 9260 spring steel and flat ground with a handsome satin finish.  The fittings are high quality stainless steel,  exactly matching Gus's design.  The grip is a solid wood core,  cord-wrapped for strength with a textured leather over-wrap.  The scabbard has a solid wood core,  with stainless steel chape and stitched leather wrap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom line, these are the best performing production medieval swords available\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* A note on customization:  Gus has designed this sword as a whole.  Changing fittings on the blade should be done with great care if you should want to keep Gus's handling characteristics intact.  Not only weight but overall size and shape should be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Kingston Arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblProdDetail\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblProdDetail\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e32 3\/4\" 9260 steel blade\u003cbr\u003eLeather and ire wrapped wood core handle\u003cbr\u003ePremium scabbard included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 43 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 32 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint of Balance: 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: 9260\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 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. 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