Irish hand and a half sword | Irish Gallowglass Sword - KoA

Irish hand and a half sword | Irish Gallowglass Sword - KoAIrish Sword, Hand and a Half Version A Kingdom of Arms and Bruce Brookhart Design, Dating from the Late 1400s to the End of the 1500s A. D. This late period Irish longsword combines elegance in line, form, and function. Just like its continental counterparts, the Irish sword evolved alongside changes in combat forms. Although slightly slower, this sword remains excellent for both cut and thrust combat styles, and it's light enough to be used one

Irish Sword, Hand and a Half Version – A Kingdom of Arms and Bruce Brookhart Design, Dating from the Late 1400s to the End of the 1500s A.D.

This late-period Irish longsword combines elegance in line, form, and function. Just like its continental counterparts, the Irish sword evolved alongside changes in combat forms. Although slightly slower, this sword remains excellent for both cut and thrust combat styles, and it's light enough to be used one-handed. As a true hand and a half sword, the lower part of the pommel must be gripped with the upper hand, providing a strong two-handed grip.

The wood grip is a split wire and green leather wrapping, and a wood core scabbard wrapped in green cow hide leather.

Specifications:
Weight 2 lbs
Grip Length: 6"
Overall Length: 44 1/2"
Blade Length: 35 3/4" long
Blade Wide; 1 3/8"
P.O.B.: 4 1/2'' below guard
Prod# KoA809

Features:

• Hand-forged 5160 high carbon steel blade – sharpened and heat-treated for durability
• Authentically crafted – every element is hand-made to reflect period accuracy
• Low carbon steel guard and pommel – antiqued finish reduces rust from handling
• Custom wood-core scabbard – wrapped in matching green leather with decorative steel fittings

This functional medieval longsword is not a mass-produced replica—it’s a finely tuned weapon, made by hand to meet the high standards of collectors, HEMA practitioners, and history enthusiasts alike.