Anyone know what this is?...

Carlos Santillan · 3rd August 2005, 04:13 AM

Hi TrondN,

As for the blade, I think, It's a blade that classifies as a type XI in Oakeshott's typology of medieval swords.

Type XI characteristics: This type differs from type X by being longer, more narrow and having a narrow fuller. The point is often acute. It is believed to have been in use between c. 1100 and 1175. The sub-type XIa has av broader and shorter blade, but the fuller is still narrow.

Type XI

Best Regards,
Carlos M. Santillan

3rd August 2005, 04:13 AM	#6
Carlos Santillan Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 3	Re: Hi TrondN, As for the blade, I think, It's a blade that classifies as a type XI in Oakeshott's typology of medieval swords. Type XI characteristics: This type differs from type X by being longer, more narrow and having a narrow fuller. The point is often acute. It is believed to have been in use between c. 1100 and 1175. The sub-type XIa has av broader and shorter blade, but the fuller is still narrow. Type XI Best Regards, Carlos M. Santillan

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