Detailed Sword Description We would be hard pressed to think of a more versatile or effective sword than the "Bastard" or Hand-and-a-Half Sword we offer here. For a sword of this size, it's amazingly light and fast and tips the scales at approximately 3 lbs. It is 33 1/2" long blade is quite wide so it can produce deep shearing type cuts yet pointed enough to be effective in a thrusting attack. Its long handle is suitable for both a one or two handed grip and is fashioned out of wood covered in black leather. To balance the long blade Cold Steel has capped the butt with a beautiful "scent stopper" pommel which can be a lethal weapon in its own right. Every Cold Steel Hand-and-a-Half Sword reflects the highest standards in workmanship and materials and comes fully sharpened and ready for battle! To safely house the blade Cold Steel has also included a very attractive scabbard made of wood covered with black leather and steel throat and chape. Cold Steel Hand and a Half Sword Features: Hand forged 1050 carbon steel blade (Fully Sharpened) Great balance Fully functional and can be used for cutting Comes with wood scabbard wrapped in black leather with beautifully polished steel fittings Sword Measurements: Weight: 49 oz. Blade Thickness: 1/5" Blade Length: 33 1/2" Handle: 9 1/8" long. Overall Length: 42 5/8"