Our 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 demi-fullered sharp blades exhibit a quick profile taper with a diamond section out to the tip, providing the necessary stiffness for the cutting stroke. The flattened scent-stopper pommel (Type T-1) forms a natural extension of the double-hand grip and the square-section guard provides solid security.What others are saying about the Tinker Pearce Longswords: "I had the opportunity to handle the prototype Tinker Pearce Line Longswords by CAS/Hanwei, and they are beautiful, well-balanced, quick-handling swords at an excellent price. The sharp and blunt versions handle almost identically in cuts, thrusts, and quick posta (guard) transitions. These promise to be the mid-priced training weapon of choice for longsword studies." Sean Hayes, Maestro d`armi,Northwest Fencing Academy and University of Oregon (www.northwestacademyofarms.com). See models SH2395 for the Tinker Blunt Longsword and SH2396 for the Sharp replacement blade. Read more information on the Tinker Pearce Series of Swords Made by Hanwei. SpecificationsOverall: 47" Blade Length: 35" Handle Length: 12" Weight: 2lb 14oz Point of Balance: 3 1/2" Point of Harmonics: 21 3/4" Width at Guard: 2 1/8" Width at Tip: 3/4" Thickness at Guard: 25" Thickness at Tip: .09" Blade Steel: 5160 Spring Steel Hrc Edge: 50~53 Hrc Handle Material: Leather over cord wrap, wooden core Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Key Features5160 Marquenched Spring Steel Dismountable Tinker approved