Type XVII Longsword

This Oakeshott Type XVII is my very first European style sword, hopefully the first of many. This sword took some real time and effort to make as every component was fit and finished by hand. This blade probably has in excess of 35 hours of labour into it, much of that spent on guard and pommel fitment.

The Type XVII was a historically prominent but lesser replicated sword with widely varying weights and dimensions. While generally conceived of as a thrust centric blade its profile lends itself well to powerful cutting and the geometry makes it somewhat more damage resistant than flattened diamond cross section blades.

Type XVII Features

Blade: 35-5/8″ (90cm) x 1.5″ (38mm)

Taper: 5.9mm at the base, 4.76mm at halfway, and 3.2mm 1″ before the tip

Steel: 5160 spring steel (50-52hrc)

Finish: 320 hand finish for the blade, blackened hot oil finish for the fittings

Weight: ~3.5lbs (1590g)

POB: 4″ (100mm)

COP: 23″ (58.5cm)

Grip: 8.25″ (210mm)- cowhide wrapped

Guard: Type1 7-3/4″ (19.8cm)

Pommel: Scent stopper, 2-5/8″ (67mm) x 1.25″ (32mm)

Unsharpened-can be sharpened upon request depending on destination country (check your local laws before ordering)

Flattened hexagonal cross section

Threaded pommel nut allows for complete disassembly

**USA made 5160 means this item should be CUSMA compliant and tariff exempt

*** Oversized item, non standard shipping rates will apply, please contact for a quote or a quote will be provided to you after purchase

For more information on the Oakeshott Type XVII please click here: https://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/oakeshott-type-xvii.html

For the makers summative impressions on various steels click here:https://msicardcutlery.com/knife-making-steel-information-faq/