Crusader Knight Sword - Oakeshott Type XII Arming Sword - 36"
This 36" Crusader Knight Sword follows the classic form of an Oakeshott Type XII arming sword, one of the most recognizable sword types of the High Middle Ages. With its broad double-edged blade, central fuller, one-handed grip, and cruciform guard, this sword reflects the knightly sidearms carried across Western Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Oakeshott Type XII was a practical medieval sword form, designed with enough blade presence for strong cutting while still tapering toward a useful thrusting point. It is strongly associated with the age of mail armor, shields, crusading knights, and the transitional period before longer two-handed swords became more common. Its clean, balanced design made it one of the defining sword profiles of the medieval knight.
This version features a stainless steel blade, giving it a lower-maintenance finish suited for display, collection, costuming, and medieval dƩcor. The blade includes a long central fuller, often called a blood groove, which gives the sword its historically familiar profile while reducing visual weight along the blade. The curved crossguard adds a distinctive crusader-era look, while the leather-wrapped grip and brass-tone pommel complete the traditional knight sword appearance.
At 36" overall, this sword has more presence than a shorter medieval side sword while still keeping the proportions of a one-handed arming sword. It is a strong choice for collectors looking for a historically recognizable Crusader sword, a medieval knight sword, or an Oakeshott-style arming sword with classic European styling.
Features
- 36" overall length
- Stainless steel blade
- Oakeshott Type XII arming sword design
- Broad double-edged medieval blade
- Long central fuller
- One-handed knight sword profile
- Curved cruciform crossguard
- Leather-wrapped grip
- Brass-tone guard and pommel
- Inspired by 12thā13th century Western European crusader swords
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