English Civil War Replica Tuck Sword

Product ref: S5781

English Civil War Tuck - Replica Short Sword Museum Quality This is a beautifully made, historically accurate, hand forged short sword, made from EN45 High Carbon Spring Steel from one of UK's leading weaponry designers and forgers. This sword comes with a sharpened edge. The Tuck sword was used as a backup weapon by pikemen and musketeers during the English Civil War. Short, strong and easy to use the tuck allowed for those with more specialised training to quickly and effectively learn the use of swords.

Tucks were not always the best quality weapons and required the users to break ranks to use them, but they were useful in certain circumstances and were an important stage in the development of swords. Key Features: EN45 Spring Steel Historically accurate High Quality Construction Specification: Overall Length 81cm Blade Length 60.0cm Blade Width At Widest 2.8cm Grip Length 10.3cm Weight In Scabbard 1.1 Kg