German Longword with Passau inlays

German Longword with Passau inlays, late 14th century, inspired by original examples and historical sources. 
Black grip color.

Charactersitics
The sword itself, in its classic form, is inspired by the numerous swords with hexagonal blades popular in the 14th century in what is now Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium.
This is a sword with highly versatile qualities: agile, perfectly balanced, versatile, perfect for advanced longsword and half-sword techniques, and suitable for fighting armored opponents, both single-handed and two-handed. A truly exquisite and very historically accurate sword with a very beautiful form and classic type.

Inspirations and markings
Full set of traditional inlays on both sides was inspired by the original markings on the similar blade of the so-called sword of Konrad von Thuringen, stored in DHM, Berlin.
Here we see two different animals, interpreted as wolves in connection with the heraldry of Passau, the workshop of origin. Above them is an equal-armed cross on one side and a heart on the other. These smaller symbols are interpreted as the craftsman's personal symbols. The animals are sometimes interpreted as horses, as suggested by the elongated neck, but this is merely conjecture. Another hypothesis concerns the use of a wolf on one side and a unicorn on the other, which clearly alludes to Passau heraldry. However, these animals appear as very simplified linear drawings, leaving some guesswork.
All the inlays on this blade were made using the traditional method of carving grooves and inlaying them with yellow metal (a type of brass).

Measurements:
total length 1125mm
blade length 885mm
blade width 50mm
grip 177mm
crossguard 180mm
pommel 57x50x31mm
balance 80mm
weight 1450g

Available with scabbard (soon). Contact me for more details and scabbard details.