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i.33 Liberi Lichtenaur

Hello, and thanks for your interest in my martial arts training tools.

My swords were designed with the invaluable assistance of the senior instructors of the Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts (AEMMA), for the sole purpose of providing their students with a durable, safe training tool which handled and resembled as closely as possible its Medieval forebear. To that extent, they are replicas of their actual medieval counterparts in most every functional aspect. They are archetypal representations - the typical sword of their times in both appearance and handling. Utmost consideration has been given to 'the feel' of the sword.

I now make three models; the 'I.33' arming sword, the 'Liberi' long sword, and the NEW 'Lichtenaur' long sword. Although their names imply the main use for which they were designed, they will serve well in related arts, as their dimensions are broadly typical.


An I.33 arming sword starts at $120 Cdn, comprising:

  • A basic blade made from ¼" 7075-t651 aircraft aluminium, with all edges and tip rounded
  • A hardwood grip - scale laminated, glued and riveted
  • Unfinished steel fittings (visible but clean and safe welds and rivets) with choice of pommel 2 or 4

The following options modify the cost as shown:

  • Finished fittings (polished, invisible welds and rivets) - add $40
  • Gun-blued fittings (on either finished or unfinished fittings) - add $15
  • Beveled blade - add $15
  • Tuned blade (diamond section with fuller) - add $45
  • Pommel 1 - add $50
  • Pommel 3 - minus $5

A Liberi long sword starts at $160 Cdn, comprising:

  • A basic blade made from ¼" 7075-t651 aircraft aluminium, with all edges and tip rounded
  • The standard hardwood grip - scale laminated, glued and riveted
  • Unfinished steel fittings (visible but clean and safe welds and rivets) with choice of pommel 2, 4 or 5

The following options modify the cost as shown:

  • Finished fittings (polished, invisible welds and rivets) - add $40
  • Gun-blued fittings (on either finished or unfinished fittings) - add $15
  • Beveled blade - add $15
  • Pommel 1 - add $50
  • Pommel 3 - minus $5
  • Belted grip - add $30

A Lichtenaur long sword starts at $180 Cdn, comprising:

  • A basic blade made from ¼" 7075-t651 aircraft aluminium, with all edges and tip rounded
  • The standard hardwood grip - scale laminated, glued and riveted
  • Unfinished steel fittings (visible but clean and safe welds and rivets) with a scent stopper pommel (choice 5).

The following options modify the cost as shown:

  • Finished fittings (polished, invisible welds and rivets) - add $40
  • Gun-blued fittings (on either finished or unfinished fittings) - add $15
  • Beveled blade - add $15
  • Pommel 1 - add $50

Considerations

  • Beveling of either sword's blade is offered primarily as an aesthetic option. While it does have a slight effect upon the weight, flexibility and balance of the sword, that benefit is bought at the greater expense of the sword-edge's durability.
  • Tuning of the I.33's blade has a significant effect upon the sword's agility and flexibility, lightening the blade by two ounces and moving the centre of balance about a half-inch closer to the guard (it also looks pretty spiff). HOWEVER, this has a significant effect upon the durability of the blade. Not only do the edges wear faster, but the blade is more likely to take a kink through use. This could shorten the lifespan of the sword.

Half the purchase price is required up front - Hyperwallet, Paypal, or an international money order start the order directly, personal cheques must clear first - with the balance due prior to shipping. Handling adds $10. I ship by Fedex. When placing an order, please send the following information for each different sword (or batch of swords if their specs are the same) to sales@swordcrafts.com:

  1. Quantity
  2. Finish (unfinished, polished and/or gun-blued)
  3. Pommel choice (as specified above)
  4. Blade treatment (standard, beveled, or tuned)
  5. Grip choice (only for the Liberi)
  6. Preferred choice of payment
  7. Shipping address with Zip/Postal code

When I've received your request, I'll send a letter confirming your choices and the price, and we'll take it from there.

I'll be adding new training tools to the line as time goes on, and will consider custom work. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at info@swordcrafts.com.

Thanks again for your consideration.

Charles Jevons.

2 Matilda Street, Toronto Ontario. M4M 1L9, Canada.    PH# 416 466 3111    FX# 416 469 3588