Anselmus, early 14thC

'Anselmus', early 14th century, inspired by original examples from European museums. Black grip, brass pommel.

This is a rather heavy one-handed sword with a beautiful blade form and classic type. The blade is stiff and pointed, a variant of the Oakeshott Type XIV. The sword is well balanced and maneuverable. It is designed for powerful thrusts, but the wide blade also works great for cutting.

The name I gave the sword comes from the old Germanic Ans-helm and literally means: 'he who is protected by god' or 'divine defender'. The name was borne by, among others, St. Anselm of Canterbury (11th century), but also by many German knights and clergy in later centuries.
It was particularly popular among the Frankish, Lorraine, Saxon and southern German families.
I decided that this name would be suitable for this sword, to give it more individuality and to refer to traditional names, at the same time having a deeper meaning for the purpose of the sword.

Measurements:
total length 970mm
bladse length 805mm
blade width 60mm
grip 105mm
crossguard 210mm
pommel 55x25mm
balance 110mm
weight 1490g
sharp