Schiavona 19 [SHARP]
Schiavona 19 [SHARP]
This Schiavona is based on an antique piece that Bill Grandy very generously lent me so that I could take measurements and make a pattern. Bill has a terrific writeup on his antique HERE, along with a ton of high quality photos.
My replica handles very similarly to the original, thanks to the slim Cold Steel backsword blade.
The hilt is mild steel with a thumb ring, as per the original. The carved grip is wrapped in stingray skin and twisted brass wire. The pommel is cast in solid brass.
The hilt secures with a pommel nut threaded 6x1 mm.
The scabbard is heavy leather with steel fittings, made by Cold Steel.