Great Longsword with Passau inlays

Passau Wolf signed Heavy Longsword, late 14th / early 15th century.
Dark brown grip with 4 risers.

This is a powerful longsword in a group of swords, approximately 130 cm long and weighing over 2 kg, which includes many similar swords from the period 1350-1430.
You can read more about swords from this family and their sizes in my article: https://artofswordmaking.com/gallery/passau-great-swords-weight
The blade has a hexagonal cross-section, with reinforced edges for increased durability. The massive, enormous round pommel, flattened on both sides, tapers towards the top and is not a precise circle but an oval. This pommel provides excellent support for the hand and is also a powerful blunt weapon at close range.
The sword's cross-guard is slightly curved downward, quadrilateral in cross-section, and widened in the middle.
These subtle nuances perfectly reflect the characteristics of the original swords and their components. Despite its simple form, each element embodies the geometric complexities that defined the style of the era and the sword's intended use.

This is a powerful weapon for specialized knights, very effective in battle, in close combat, even against armored opponents. Its good balance allows for the free use of refined longsword techniques, known from 15th- and 16th-century treatises, although the sword's type certainly indicates its peak popularity during the period 1350-1420.

The blade features inlays made using traditional methods. On either side are the Passau wolf, the symbol of the Passau swordsmiths, and above them, smaller cross and heart symbols. This combination of symbols is very common on many original sword blades. The inlays were made in collaboration with Łukasz Sala and are made of brass, hammered precisely into the grooves.

Measurements:
total length 1270mm
blade length 985mm
blade width 59mm
blade thickness 6mm / tang 6,5mm
blade distal taper 6 to 3,5mm
grip 215mm
crossguard 240mm
pommel 68x64x24mm
balance 105mm
weight 2250g

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