| | |  | Swords | Home » » » » » Practical Norman - Cas Hanwei | | | | | | | Description: | | An important addition to our European practical line is the Practical Norman sword, based on a classic 11th century pattern popular during the Norman Invasion of Britain. The high-carbon deeply-fullered blade is light and well-balanced, with the wide edges required by the re-enactment community. The guard is wider than that of the earlier Viking designs that preceded this pattern and the pommel is of the “tea-cosy” type The grip is grooved and leather-wrapped and the scabbard is left plain for owner decoration. | | | Features: | |
• Made for the Re-enactor
• Complies With Safety Requirements
• Authentic Look and Feel
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 40.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Length:
| 40.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
This Practical Sword Is PracticalNov 27, 2011
By R. Boody
I bought this sword because I had been reading Bernard Knight's Crowner John books, crime novels set in the late 1100s in England. Interesting books, and well done historically. Anyway, since the hero was a military man and then became a law official, he carries and not infrequently has to use a sword. Well, I've always loved edged weapons, I need more exercise, so. . . .
This sword did not disappoint. It is period correct for the Crowner John books. It is high carbon (not stainless luckily) tempered steel--it is capable of bending inches and springing right back as a good sword should. I have not yet gone metal to metal, although I intend to eventually, but have been training at a wooden pel in my back yard--so far very minimal edge abrasion and no looseness. It has a peened pommel.
All this, with a scabbard, for $82 with free shipping from Amazon? This should be illegal its such a steal! According to my research before I bought this sword, it is about half the price of most other makes' low end swords.
If you want to do cutting practice and demonstrations, this isn't the sword to get as it is not sharpened, nor can it be. And if you want a beautiful wallhanger, I'd probably want a different model with a blunt edge. But if you want an inexpensive sword that looks good, feels good, stands up to training against solid wood, and is made with an edge that is far safer than even a blunt-edged regular sword, you have come to the right place.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
No complaints at all.Oct 26, 2010
By Cypress
I purchased the Hanwei Norman sword because me and a close friend are joining a medieval recreational group, and they have a live-steel combat division.
I've only had the pleasure of trying this sword out once since I bought it, but it was fantastic. It really feels solid in the hand, and handles like a dream after a couple of minutes of getting acquainted with the way it's balanced. After a solid two hours of blade-on-blade contact, I only noticed minimal burring. Burrs are inevitable in this kind of thing, but I really want to stress how FEW there were.
I love the thing, and would definitely recommend it to anyone. The only thing that I could see someone having a problem with is that the Hanwei's don't "sing". That is to say, they don't make a super hollywood sound when they hit another sword. That was something I new coming into it and WANTED (because I was looking for accuracy as opposed to showmanship), but if you'd prefer a sword that makes that cool ringing noise, a Hanwei isn't for you.
Norman Sword ReviewOct 15, 2011
By Juzczac
First off.... I LOVE IT. For the price you cant beat it. Its sturdy and all around beautiful. The scabbard is defiantly nice. My only complaints would have to be the fact that the pomel is a little tricky to get use to, for it has a tendency of biting into your wrist. Looking back on it, i would have went with a hand and a half, or at least a one handed sword with a round pomel, but for the historical persona im putting together, its perfect. I would recommend this to those who want a good dueling sword, wall decoration, or to historical reenactors who need a decent weapon 9note to those in the historical community, there is a small plastic piece in the sccabard whichi locks the blade in place when its put away. .. not really historically correct but o well) .
historical fencingJun 07, 2011
By Game of Thrones
this... is... THE... most... awesome practical sword i have ever lain eyes upon! the sword is "double edged"; excellent for historical fencing and excellent as a costume prop for renaissance fairs! HUZZAH !!!!
Combat weaponMay 11, 2011
By GR Boxell
"wendlewulf"
My friend & I bought one of these blades each for use with sword & buckler fighting. Although not period for this type of combat the rounded end made them very practicle. We have been using them regularly in fighting for well over a year now and they have stood up exceptionally well. They have a nice balance and have the rigidity needed for combat as opposed to just being something to hang on a wall. I have recommended them to fellow re-enactors.
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