TINKER TRAINER LONGSWORD SH2395 Tinker Pearce / CAS Hanwei This Tinker Pearce Blunt Trainer Longsword (SH2395) features nearly identical handling as its sharp companion (SH2394), but with thick edges (2mm) and a rounded tip for safe sparring practice. Designed by noted sword smith Michael ''Tinker'' Pearce and manufactured by CAS Hanwei, these longswords are made to satisfy the need of every Western Martial Arts practitioner and sword enthusiast, to have a matching set of sharp and blunt swords for cutting and safe training practice.
The swords meet Tinker's exacting quality requirements and are built in much the same way as his custom pieces. Each blade is forged from 5160 Spring Steel, Marquenched to the desired hardness of 50-53 Hrc while the tang is drawn back to the low 30s Hrc. The very end of the tang is threaded to fit an allen nut recessed into the pommel which allows for dismantling of the hilt assembly for inspection or to exchange blades if desired.
The Tinker Longswords (Oakeshott Type XVIIIa) provide the WMA practitioner with a fast, well-balanced pair of swords that will perform beautifully in skilled hands. The flattened scent-stopper pommel (type T-1) forms a natural extension of the double-hand grip and the square section guard (Type 2) provides solid security. The guard and pommel are made of highly polished steel.
The hardwood-cored grip is leather wrapped, with steel fittings. Includes a composite fiberglass scabbard with black leather wrap and steel throat and chape accents. Read more on Blunt Combat Series Swords
• Overall Length: 47" • Blade Length: 35" • Blade Width at Guard: 2 1/8" • Grip Length: 9" • Hilt Length: 12" • Guard Width: 9" • Blade Edge: Blunt Edge and Tip • Blade Material: 5160 High Carbon Steel • Hrc Edge: 50~53 Hrc • Blade Thickness: 5.2 mm - 2.1 mm • Point of Balance: 3 1/4" below guard • Point of Harmonics: 21 3/4" • Grip:Wood w/Brown leather wrap cord • Pommel: Retention Nut* • Sword Weight: 2 lb 13 oz Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Tinker Longswords Paul Chen's Tinker Longswords are double-hand grip Oakeshott Type XVIIIa pieces, with sharp (SH2394) and blunt (SH2395 shown above) versions with identical handling characteristics.
The sharp sword is fullered for about one thirds of its length, with a flattened diamond section out towards the tip. The blunt sword is fullered for about two thirds of its length, with a flattened diamond section out towards the tip. Both versions feature identical cruciform hilts that are both attractive and functional.
* What is a Pommel Retention Nut? The very end of the tang is threaded to fit a 5mm allen nut recessed into the pommel which allows for dismantling of the hilt assembly for inspection, to exchange blades if needed, and for anyone wanting to easily customize their grip. Also the Sharp and Blunt blades are interchangeable on all Medieval models. More...
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