Cold Steel Small Sword with Copper Wire Grip BR13

Swords from the personal collection of Lynn Thompson, founder of Cold Steel. Hand picked by Lynn Thompson and/or his team to be part of his personal collection. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Lynn C. Thompson- President of Cold Steel Inc. Photos taken with Cosmoline protectant present on the blade. May be perceived as imperfections in the blade. Toward the end of the 17th century, a sophisticated, shorter and lighter version of the Rapier emerged as the tool of choice for personal carry and defense - the Small Sword. Its stiff, lightweight blade was forged in a triangular cross section, and the hilt was both simple and smartly functional, consisting of no more than an elliptical plate, or two shells and a knuckle guard. Cold Steel's modern version duplicates the best features of many historical examples, but uses 1060 carbon steel, heat treated to a tough spring temper. The hilt features two shells with functional finger loops and a light, but exceptionally strong, knuckle guard. Each Small Sword also comes complete with an attractive leather scabbard with an intricately decorated throat and chape. Weight: 24.6oz  Blade Thickness: 7/16"  Blade Length: 31-1/4"  Blade Steel: 1060 Carbon  Handle Length/Material: 7"  Overall Length: 38-1/4"  Additional Features: Scabbard Blade. Copper Wire Grip.  Length Range: 30+ in  Steel Family: High Carbon Steels  Sword Style: European