Cold Steel Colichemarde 40-Inch Leather Scabbard Sword with Uniquely Shaped Blade (Gray-Silver)

The Cold Steel Colichemarde One-Size Sword emerged on the sword scene in the late 1600s during the decline of the rapier and the rise of the small sword Its long suit was its uniquely shaped blade, which was extra wide at the forte, then stepped down or narrowed for the rest of its length before ending in a wicked point. The advantage of this configuration was that it allowed the sword to be used to parry or oppose even the heaviest weapons without breaking while remaining light and supple enough to take full advantage of its lightning-quick point.

Design

The Colichemarde has great versatility in attack or defense, so the aid of Dave Baker was listed and given a modern interpretation. True to form, this blade mirrors the original design concepts with an extra-long and wide forte that abruptly tapers down to an acute and deadly point. The hilt features a decorative, yet highly functional, double shell guard, complete with finger loops and a knuckle bow, while the grip is completely wire-wrapped and capped with a matching pummel. Additionally, Cold Steel has also taken the liberty of creating a matching dagger with a stiff, beautifully ground, and polished blade, double quillons, and a wire-wrapped handle.