Cold Steel MAA Italian Sword Long 35.5 in. Blade

Cold Steel MAA Italian Sword Long 35.5 in. Blade. Its extra-long blade offered the reach and leverage for powerful stabbing cutting and chopping strokes while its long cross guard and heavy pommel were useful for hooking striking and smashing. When heavy plate armor was encountered strikes with the edge were often abandoned in favor of a "Half-Swording" technique; where one hand grips the hilt and the other the blade for grappling and in-fighting - to better direct the point in powerful jabs and to accurately thrust at the small gaps and joints in a suit of armor. Specifications for Cold Steel MAA Italian Sword: Manufacturer: Cold Steel Included Accessories: Leather Scabbard with Blued Steel Fittings Blade Finish: Black Blade Length: 35.5 in Handle Finish: Leather Blade Material: 1090 High Carbon Overall Length: 47 in Handle Length: 11.5 in Weight: 49 oz Blade Thickness: 0.25 in Blade Shape: Dagger Handle Material: Leather Features of Cold Steel MAA Italian Sword: 1090 High Carbon Package Contents: Cold Steel MAA Italian Sword Leather/Wood Scabbard with Blued Steel Fittings Cold Steel CS-88ITSM: MAA Italian Sword Long 35.5 in. Blade