This sword is based on an original kept within the collection at the Metropolitan Museum in New York which was named “Aislinn” by a former caretaker. This type XV.9 sword from the first half of the 15th Century was undoubtedly a weapon of excellent quality which was intended for a nobleman, knight or a successful professional warrior. Its hilt was gilt in bronze and its grip was of polished horn secured with side strips of gilt-bronze on the grip.
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\nThe blade of this recreation is forged from high carbon steel and tempered to a hardness of 48 – 52 HRc. The hilt has a crossguard and pommel of finely-cast bronze. The grip is crafted from scales of horn polished smooth and then riveted to a thick full tang, The ferrules are brass and the sword construction is further reinforced with a robust peen over a steel pommel block for an altogether strong build.
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\nThe sword is matched with a scabbard of wood which is bound in brown-dyed vegetable tanned leather of high quality and accented with a black leather over-wrap at the chape, locket and belt hangers. The sword is matched with a durable blet of leather and completed with fittings of bronze and brass with a belt buckle and chape further accented with vibrant red enamel.
