Passau Longsword with brass peenblock, 14thC

Longsword, 14th century, inspired by original examples from European museums. Dark brown grip.
This is a longsword inspired by an auction house sword which has many of the features of the original museum swords of this type, including: hexagonal cross-section and blade shape with a narrow long fuller, a simple cross-guard with a subtle hexagonal cross-section, and a round pommel.
The pommel of this sword is very interesting and has some analogies. It is massive, has convex mounds with concave central circles and a stepped peenblock. The peenblock originally appears to be cast in steel, but I decided to make it in brass, like many other longswords of this type. This gold detail adds splendor and character to the whole sword. The sword is perfectly balanced for two hands, making it seem light and agile, despite its cross-section and mass.
A very good representation of its group of similar swords, characteristic of the Passau workshops in the 14th century.

Measurements:
total length 1230mm
bladse length 960mm
blade width 55mm
grip 97mm
crossguard 195mm
pommel 55x40mm
balance 110mm
weight 1840g
sharp