Medieval islamic sword on ebay

[Jens Nordlunde]

Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century.

I am sure there is someone on the forum with a lot of knowledge on early European swords, but to me, it sounds strange that the blade is 77.5 cm and the hilt only 6 cm. Try to measure the width of your own hand – mine is 11 cm.

[katana]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century.

, it sounds strange that the blade is 77.5 cm and the hilt only 6 cm. Try to measure the width of your own hand – mine is 11 cm.

Scaling the picture up... the distance between the cross guard and pommel is approx. 10cms.
Still, as Lens has pointed out, seems strange that the Medieval period lasted so long and the seller cannot measure (or type?) accurately. However it looks more convincing than the other 'crusader' swords we have seen

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century.

I guess the buyer cannot cry 'foul' with such a description.
If by chance this is a Medieval sword it sold for very small money.

[Jens Nordlunde]

So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt?
Please don't say two feet and a half!
Jens

[joshualayne]

I interpreted the 6cm to be the width of the blade at the base (hilt)

I also agree that the hilt itself looks usable (and I have decently-sized hands)

j.

[Rick]

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

[ariel]

Originally Posted by Rick

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

Not vice versa?

[Rick]

Originally Posted by ariel

Not vice versa?

Wiseass

[ariel]

Sorry, just couldn't resist: you gave such a good opening