{"product_id":"kingston-arms-bastard-sword-sm22501","title":"Kingston Arms Bastard Sword SM22501","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew and improved!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ever popular Bastard Sword returns with all the features that made it a great sword but with some improvements. Keeping with our promise for upgrades and advancement, the crisp and clean new look of the guard and pommel comes from the retooling of this classic design that will remind you of the early originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term Bastard undoubtedly comes from the fact that the sword,  because of its design,  has no legitimate claim to being classified as either a uniquely single-handed or two-handed weapon.  The Bastard sword was a weapon developed for the use of the foot soldier and had became quite common by the early 1500’s. The Bastard Sword is finished in an antique patina, making for an outstandingly authentic appearance. Its peened pommel and leather grip add to the authentic construction details that collectors of this style and genre desire. The scabbard is made of lacquered wood and features a matching patinated steel chape and tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis live blade (sharp) version was introduced in the mid-2000s into our medieval European sword selection. Due to its popularity, the original Bastard Sword spawned other versions. HEMA practitioners and reenactors will love the Practical Bastard Sword with its rounded tip and blunt edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced formerly at the legendary Hanwei forge that closed in 2024, the famed artisans of Dalian at the Dragon King forge take the mantle of this legendary brand. Former protégé of Paul Chen and original engineer of the manufacturing of the Hanwei brand, Frenchie Jin knows these swords better than anyone else as he was a part or their conception at the original Hanwei Metal Factory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help new and future customers find the correct genre of swords, CAS migrated all the HEMA and medieval European swords once branded as CAS Hanwei to underneath the Kingston Arms brand. Keeping the genre of sword under the brand with the same focus makes the most sense for the end user and consumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Kingston Arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eWell Balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eAntiqued Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHanwei quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblSpecs\"\u003eOverall: 50 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 38 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3lbs 15oz\u003cbr\u003ePoint of Balance: 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003ePoint of Harmonics: 25\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth at Guard: 1.94\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth at Tip: .95\"\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Guard: .22\"\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Tip: .16\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: 1566\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSpecs will vary slightly\u003cbr\u003efrom piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810527195371,"sku":"SM22501","price":629.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/6070\/4303\/files\/pfbyglamr4u2tza36urd.jpg?v=1781107793","url":"https:\/\/cuttingedgecutleryco.com\/products\/kingston-arms-bastard-sword-sm22501","provider":"Cutting Edge Cutlery Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}