Polish Longsword, late 14thC

Polish Longsword, double fuller blade, late 14th century.
Black grip.

This is a longsword heavily inspired by swords from eastern and southern Europe in the 14th century.
Despite its limited presence in modern replicas, this style was very popular and represents a very good design in terms of functionality and versatility. It excels in longsword techniques, with a stiff blade and good proportions that allow for good control over the entire blade. The sword is typically designed for two-handed use. The grip length places the hands rather close together, allowing for both powerful cuts and thrusts. The straight, slightly curved guard is long enough to be used as a close-quarters weapon. The flat, round, classically shaped pommel provides optimal balance and good support for the hand. This is an excellent longsword.

The blade has a slight asymmetry in the cross-section geometry, which does not affect the overall quality or use.

In designing this sword, I based it primarily on a sword from the Krakow museum, which I had the opportunity to thoroughly analyze, as well as several examples from Czech and Slovak museums.

Double-fuller longsword blades are widely represented in 14th-century examples from the region of present-day Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and surrounding areas. In this case, the double-fuller blade consists of two narrow and relatively shallow grooves, extending approximately two-thirds of the blade's length. The blade itself tapers towards the point, though it lacks a thin point. Furthermore, the blade has a hexagonal cross-section, which is also typical of a large group of these swords.

Measurements:
total length 1195mm
bladse length 955mm
blade width 52mm
grip 180mm
crossguard 250mm
pommel 58x26mm
balance 100mm
weight 1620g