HEMA

Simple, elegant and agile – One of our most iconic longsword the “Talhoffer” is based on real museum findings and exhibits of XIV-XV century Oakeshott type XVa swords.

Our goal was to make a sword, which has the perfect size and handling characteristics for the early German longsword traditions. The design faithfully reflects the spirit of Johannes Lichtenauer‘s age and is illustrated in many sources, such as the manuscript of Peter von Danzig or the Talhoffer fencing books. – designed by Zoltán Berkes.

Weight: 1450 g 
Overall length: 119 cm
Blade length: 92 cm 
Blade width at the cross: 48 mm
Blade base thickness: 6 mm
Blade & crossguard material: 51CrV4 spring steel
Blade & crossguard hardness: 49-51 HRC
Crossguard: 24 cm – “talhoffer” type – polished
Grip length: 25,5 cm – including pommel
Grip shape: octagonal waisted
Grip cover: ribbed leather
Pommel: 8 sided parfum – polished
Point of balance: ~6,5 cm – from cross
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Weight: 1940 g (±30 g)
Overall length: 143 cm
Blade: blunt edge & rounded tip
Blade width at the cross: 44 mm
Blade length: 108 cm – from crossguard to tip
Blade base thickness: 6 mm
Blade & crossguard material: 51CrV4 spring steel
Blade & crossguard hardness: 49-51 HRC
Side fullers: 15 cm
Main fuller: 41 cm
Crossguard: 30 cm – “kurfürst” type – polished
Grip length including pommel: 34 cm
Grip shape: rectangular waisted
Grip cover: half plain leather – half wire
Pommel: munich I. – polished
Point of balance: ~11 cm – from crossguard
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.