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Warspike Knight's Hand-and-a-Half(Bastard) Sword

  • Hybrid Construction Combines the Best Qualities of Several Sword Types
  • Hand-and-a-Half Style Hilt
  • Padded Leather Grip
  • Tapered Blade for Slashing or Thrusting
  • Now Available in Standard or Fully Tempered
  • Carbon Steel Blade
  • Full Tang
  • Models on Sale
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Description
SBA-WARSPIKE
$95
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The Warspike: Knight Longsword
SBA-WARSPIKE-T
Sale
$158
$138
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Tempered Warspike What's this?
SBA-WARSPIKE-T-S
Sale
$174
$145
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Sharpened Tempered Warspike
Accessories
SBA-BELT-SWORDFROG
Sale
$22
$17
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Belt-Hung Sword Frog
SBA-BELT-SWORDFROG-BR
Sale
$22
$17
Out of Stock
Brown Belt-Hung Sword Frog
SBA-CAREANDCLEANINGKIT
$4
20+ In Stock
Additional Care and Cleaning Kit (All SBA swords come with one standard)

* Stock items ship from Strongblade in 1-3 business days. Please allow additonal 2 to 5 business days for engraving or sharpening.
Classifying swords can be a bit tricky, particularly when the sword in question has been designed to meet criteria from several different classes. This blade would most likely fit into the Type XVIIIa of Ewart Oakeshott's classification system (for those of you who follow that sort of thing).

The Warspike combines the length of a long arming sword, the hilt of a small hand-and-a-half sword, and just a hint of a "tuck" thrusting blade.

Although the hilt of this sword would just allow for hand-and-a-half work (complete with the pear-pommel that most bastard swords have), this sword is a little shorter than most norrmal bastard swords. It also lacks any sort of ricasso, which is another common trait for bastard swords. The blade is clearly meant for both slashing and thrusting, although slashing was the primary intended use.

Whatever classification is usedone thing is certain, it's a fantastic sword to hold and swing. The Type 4 cross is a very standard and elegant cross of the middle-ages and the acute angle of the blade would make it especially lethal for downed opponents: the blade would slide through a visor or into the gaps of armor with ease.

The Warspike has a hand-forged, High-carbon steel blade, steel cross and pommel, and a hand stitched leather-wrapped wood hilt. This blade would be acceptable for light sparring.

Overall Length: 44 inches
Blade Length:36 inches
Width: 9 inches
Depth:1.5 inches
Weight:3 lbs.
Material of
Construction:
High Carbon Steel

The sword is shipped with an unsharpened blade, but the blade may be sharpened.

Includes leather wrapped scabbard

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War Sword, Hand-and-a-half sword
product rating
5.00
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5
(6
Customer Reviews)

Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Chicago
Written on:
January 07, 2020
Good anniversary gift
Made my girlfriend very happy for our first anniversary. Exactly as I requested. My girlfriend's review: "Hell yeah!"
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Boston
Written on:
October 21, 2019
Wedding Gift
Great Customer Service, Sword was impressive they liked it very unique
One person liked this comment.
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Wisconsin
Written on:
October 17, 2019
Great customer service
Great product love it and the customer service was fantastic
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
California
Written on:
July 23, 2018
Wonderful Blade
I think this blade is perfect for someone looking for a decent sized bastard sword. It has a decent length and a full tang. A solid grip and cross-guard as well. After receiving this item and seeing the quality of the blade I definitely will be buying from strongblade again!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
Easton,Pa
Written on:
May 09, 2018
Perfection
This is perfection. I need not say anymore. pure perfection!!
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Overall
product rating
5.00
Reviewer:
Location:
North Carolina
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Written on:
May 08, 2015
Groomsmen Gifts Very Pleased
I recently purchased a number of engraved swords from your website as groomsmen gifts for my wedding. I normally don't write companies back unless there is a problem with the purchase, but I was so pleased with the quality, price and customer service that I made an exception in this case. The swords were of excellent quality and the engravings were exactly as I had envisioned them. The price for these swords was amazing, considering that they were hand-forged high-carbon steel. It was low enough that I was at first fearful that it may have been a scam, but when they arrived, it was clear that you guys are exactly as advertised. You guys really went the extra mile to ensure that I would be pleased with my purchase, and I can safely say that my choice of companies for future sword purchases will be a no-brainer.
23 of 25 people found this review helpful.
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