Double fuller Longsword, cross inlays late 14thC

Double fuller Longsword, late 14th century.
Black grip with 3 risers.

This heavy long sword, typical of Central and Eastern Europe from the 14th and 15th centuries, is one of the less common but interesting types. Blades of this type, wide with parallel edges and a double fuller extending approximately halfway along the blade, can be found in several examples from present-day Poland, Slovakia, and Belarus. Similar swords, with a slightly longer double fuller, are also found in Western Europe. However, they still do not constitute a large group. The blade has a hexagonal cross-section, with a distinct distal taper. The crossguard has hexagonal ends and a central bulge. Such crossguards are also found on similar swords from Western and Central Europe from the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The massive, round pommel is traditionally inlaid with simple isosceles crosses and has a peen block on which the tang is forged. This design is typical of most long swords of the 14th century. This sword appears to be designed for wide, sweeping cuts that break down opponents' defenses. Despite its wide blade with nearly parallel edges, it is balanced relatively close to the crossguard (approx. 100mm), giving it good maneuverability without compromising the power of the blow.
This interesting sword is a compilation of several museum pieces; it is not a reconstruction of a specific sword, but rather a combination of features from several swords that share similar typological features and parameters.

Measurements:
total length 1230mm
blade length 970mm
blade width 53mm
grip 195mm
crossguard 210mm
pommel 56x51x44mm
balance 100mm
weight 1940g
sharp