Today we are happy to introduce a beautiful new product, our 15th Century French Glaive. We are very excited about this piece as it constitutes a significant upgrade in our offerings, one that we think you will really appreciate. Our glaive is a close replica of a historical artifact in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with some aesthetic additions drawn from illustrations in Jean Froissart's 14th century Chronicle of France. The blade is 1/4" thick 6150 carbon steel with an acute distal taper, and two cutting edges hardened and tempered to 50-52 Rockwell. We hand forge the socket from 1/8" mild steel and mount the head for an octagonal haft of ash wood that we hand select and shape to each individual weapon. Below the head we have a rondel guard and inset langets to protect the hands and the shaft, respectively. The butt end is furnished with a cap and a tapering spike over two inches long.
Check out the full description here: www.arms-n-armor.com/products/glaive
As always, our swords and other weapons are entirely made by us at our shop in Minneapolis, MN out of 6150 carbon steel, hardened and tempered to 50-52 Rockwell. Our swords are made to look, feel, and function just like the historical originals on which they are based.