Celtic Sword

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The Celtic Sword features and anthropomorphic hilt - the human form must have been intended to enhance the power of the owner and to bear a talismanic significance. The British Mus eum has some excellent examples of this style of sword in their collection.This replica is of a type associated with the La Tène culture, named after the important Celtic site on Lake Neuchâtel in present-day Switzerland and eastern France. It features a polished bronze hilt with bone grip - both associated with high status. The blade is hand forged from steel and is housed in a hand stitched leather scabbard. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.Total length: 62cmBlade length: 46cmGrip length: 8cmWeight: 1050gBlade thickness (base): 0.5cmBlade width (base): 4.7cmPoint of Balance (PoB): 6cmBlade: EN45 High Carbon SteelEdge: BluntPommel: NutScabbard: LeatherAll dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. This product is suitable for:Display Show more