Early Longsword with scabbard

Early Heavy Longsword, 13th century, inspired by original examples and historical sources.
Brown grip color.

I was writing about this group of swords here: https://artofswordmaking.com/gallery/early-longswords-with-brazil-nut-pommels
This is a significant and very characteristic group of early longswords. Almost all of them share specific features, which I described in the article.
That sword has a longer grip for both hands, masive pommel and long straight crossguard, sharing the most significant features of these swords family. 

For the grip I used a cross-braid of straps, in one of the styles that we see in historical sources, occurring already in this period.
The scabbard and belt are in a style that was popular in the long period from the end of the 12th century and for the next 200 years. The fittings are inspired by the originals from the period 1200-1250 and the characteristic pattern on the scabbard is embossed and painted. The inspiration for this form was the famous scabbard of the so-called 'Sword of St. Hadrian', which was decorated in a similar way, although with a different plant pattern. The pattern that I used is a transition between the style of the 12th and 13th centuries.

This is a massive sword with a characteristic rounded tip, parallel edges and a narrow, long fuller. The proportions and type of the sword suggest that it was intended primarily for sweeping cuts from the shoulder, using both hands. While the sword can be maneuvered well, it is best used for long-range, breaking cuts. A massive, wide pommel provides excellent support for the hand, while at the same time serving as a type of short-range blunt weapon. Similarly, the straight and long crossguard can serve as an additional element of the weapon in close combat.
It is an interesting sword with a majestic appearance, certainly standing out among the typical weapons of this period.