European Two-handed Swords
German Branch Sword.
By popular definition a German Branch Sword is a weapon designed for use with either one or two hands. The design of twisted branches, called the Gothic bough style.
The grip is hand-carved hardwood with a gloss finish. The mid-grip fillet has a roped detail and a lower bezel binds of the grip. The furniture is then gold-plated to match the gold finish on the original. A sharply tapering, stiff blade ideal for the thrust gives this sword a solid feel in the hand.
Measurements and Specifications:
Overall length: 43 3/16 inches
Blade length: 34 7/8 inches
Blade width: 10.5 inches
Grip length: 8.08 inches
Guard width: 10.5 inches
Point of Balance: 3.5 inches from guard
Center of Percussion: 22.75 inches from guard
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