Marto / Windlass - Joinville Sword

Description

Marto / Windlass - Joinville Sword
Marto / Windlass - Joinville Sword
Sword Joinville, French knight known for his devotion to the King. Sword of the fifteenth century with a design of the blade that falls in love, with elegant and simple lines. Wooden handle with brass cones and perfectly balanced.
Sir Jean de Joinville was a French gentleman known for his bravery and devotion to his King. During the Seventh Crusade, Sir Jean of Joinville was attacked by a Saracen after losing his spear. Sir Jean de Joinville avoided the first attack, put his sword under his arm as he would with a spear and charged against the Saracen. His courageous action inspired our choice of his name for this beautiful sword. This sword was very popular in France in the early 15th century.
The design of the blade falls in love, with elegant and simple lines. The handle is made of wood with two brass cones. Perfectly balanced.
Overall Length: 98 cm.
Blade Length: 81 cm.
Fist: 6 cm wide.
Weight: 2,325 g.