Technical details
However, the sword has clearly seen some use and substantial wear and it was clearly made for and shows evidence of use and not mere parade display. The plano-convex stiffening rods are attached to the forte of the blade proper by rivets, but are welded to the tang, showing some respect and attempt to preserve the original heat treatment. Overall weight is just shy of 5½ pounds (2.487 kg) with the balance point 4 inches (~10 cm) forward of the guard. The blade is just over 38½ inches in length (97.7 cm) with an overall length of 44¾ inches (113.8 cm).
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