Hanwei Practical Basket Hilt Broadsword - Paul Chen Swords

The Hanwei Practical Basket-Hilt Sword by Paul Chen is built primarily for re-enactor. This high end re-enactor sword is identical to the edged version, except that the blades are unsharpened.

The Practical basket-Hilt sword features 1/16” safety edges and rounded tips. The blade is crafted with the finest 1065 high-carbon steel and hardened to 50HRC which greatly reduce the risks of edge-notchging and brittleness. The scabbards is finished in matte black and fully customizable.

Specs:

Blade length: 31 3/4“
Handle length: 6 1/2”
Overall length: 38 1/8“
Weight: 2lb
Point of Balance: 5"
Point of Percussion: 20"
Width at Guard: 1.67"
Width at Tip: .73"
Thickness at Guard: .23"
Thickness at Tip: .15"

Built for the re-enactors this sword is totally compliant with combat rules of many re-enactment societies.

If you would like more versatility in your re-enactor swords collection, you can combine this sword with the antique practical rapier by Paul Chen.

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