Passau, German Longsword, 14thC

Passau German Longsword, 14th century, inspired by original examples from European museums. 

Black grip with 3 risers, including one on the navel separating the sections for each hand.

General characteristics and historical context
A long sword, representative of a characteristic group of swords known from the German Passau workshops. This sword reflects the most important features for this significant family of swords, such as: hexagonal blade cross-section, relatively large weight, massive round pommel, slightly bent down guard with hexagonal cross-section with flared ends.
In the round pommel there are small isosceles crosses inlaid in the traditional way, exactly like we see on many pommel of such swords. On the pommel there is a brass peen block in the form of a stepped pyramid. This is one of several styles of peen blocks on long swords from the 14th century, with a more refined shape.
The details of the sword bear traces of handiwork, their form and finish are stylistically very similar to the original copies, which gives a unique form and character to this sword.
These longswords are one of my favorite types. Both because of their classic form and beautiful proportions.

Features and Handling
A sword designed for two hands, massive (1865g) but well balanced (PoB 90mm from the crossguard). Thanks to the hexagonal cross-section, with reinforced edges, the blade is stiff and very easy to control. This makes it a powerful and durable weapon. These swords give the possibility of using sophisticated fencing techniques known from treatises, but it feels that it will work best in powerful, sweeping cuts and fighting an armored opponent.

Scabbard & belt
The scabbard for this sword is adorned with the first phrase of the Latin prayer: 'Sub tuum præsídium confúgimus, sancta Dei Génetrix' ('Under Your Protection We Go, Holy Mother of God'). The scabbard is ox-blood (a dark, deep red). The black straps are hand-embossed with leaf-shaped and geometric ornaments. The fittings are brass, with a fitting in the form of the letter M, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, at the center of the strap, where it wraps around the scabbard.
The belt is wide, almost uniform in width along its entire length, widening slightly towards the large buckle. The brass scabbard tip chape is cast from a find from the late 14th century.
The embossed ornamentation on the belt and scabbard is inspired by leather goods from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Measurements:
total length 1205mm
bladse length 950mm
blade width 56mm
grip 190mm
crossguard 212mm
pommel 57x51x41mm
balance 90mm
weight 1865g