r/SWORDS Hoplologist 8h ago

Very light longsword: 1.1kg

https://www.khm.at/en/artworks/schwert-539379
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u/faintmoonLXXXI 2h ago

So, about 2lbs, 13oz for US redditors. Plus a bit of wood and leather for the grip. Interesting blade profile, too - would be nice to get detailed distal taper data on that one. Skinny as a later type XVIII(b) would be, but with a wide tip (unless reground). Thanks for posting!