SWORD & BUCKLER SINGLE HAND SWORD SA1502 Kingston Arms Gus literally built his reputation on this type of sword, light and fast single handers that defied the norm and challenged what most people thought how a medieval sword could perform.
This Sword & Buckler single hander inspired by illustrations in the famous I.33 fighting manual and surviving examples of the time period is exactly that kind of sword. The sword, as one would expect of a Gus Trim sword, is an agile and fast striking sword - it feels like it just "floats" in the hand and the edge geometry of the sword ensures it is a ferocious cutter. The precise distal taper of the blade creates a sword with an optimal point of balance. Individually made by Gus himself, these swords will be available in limited quantities.
The blade is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and given a darkened, weight-reducing fuller. The blade was tempered by marquenching it to a hardness of 51-53 HRC. The crossguard and pommel are heat-blued steel and the hardwood grip is bound in cord and overlaid with a tightly-fitted skin of oxblood leather. Read more on Functional Series Swords
• Designed & Made by Gus Trim(Atrim) • Overall Length: 39" • Blade Length: 32 3/8" • Blade Width at Guard: 1 7/8" • Grip Length: 4 1/4" • Guard Width: 7 3/4" • Blade Edge: Very Sharp • Blade Material: 5160 spring steel • Blade Thickness: 6mm - 1.9 mm • Point of Balance: 5 1/2" below guard • Grip: Wood w/ leather wrap cord • Pommel: Peened • Sword Weight: 2 lb 4 oz
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Atrim Swords Review ... I quickly noted two things. First, the sword exhibited the same excellent handling that Atrims are known for and second, Gus has really improved his finishing process. The sword handles well, being light yet authoritative in the hand. I was impressed by how well it handles in the cut, as well as how accurately it tracks behind the point during a thrust.
-- Patrick Kelly
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About Kingston Arms
CAS Iberia presents Kingston Arms; historical, reliable, durable and authentic reproductions of history’s finest classic European arms. Several series are planned from the currently available Tourney series of blunt reenactment and stage swords to several sharp reproduction swords including several made and/or designed by noted sword maker Gus Trim (Atrim).
