{"product_id":"hanwei-practical-bastard-sword","title":"Hanwei Practical Bastard Sword","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"438\" data-section-id=\"11xfaiu\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eThis is a traditionally hand-forged sword, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not intended for combat or practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"638\"\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"799\" data-section-id=\"1phovsz\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sword Between Worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot quite one-handed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot fully two-handed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfectly balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanwei Practical Bastard Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a faithful recreation of one of history's most versatile medieval weapons. Also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-and-a-half sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bastard sword bridged the gap between traditional arming swords and mighty two-handed longswords, allowing warriors to fight effectively with either one or two hands depending on the demands of battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular throughout Europe by the early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this adaptable weapon became a favourite among knights, mercenaries and soldiers alike. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanwei Practical Bastard Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures that heritage while incorporating thoughtful modern refinements for historical martial arts, training and re-enactment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5160 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38-inch blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers exceptional toughness and resistance to burring, making it ideal for controlled training and historical practice. Hanwei has also increased the transverse thickness of the crossguard, creating a safer profile for re-enactment use without compromising the sword's authentic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many traditional practical swords, this model is supplied with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull leather scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specifically designed to provide improved safety during training by reducing the risk of injury or damage should the scabbard be impacted. The neutral-coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather grip and scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also offer the perfect base for collectors wishing to customise their sword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediscontinued\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Practical Bastard Sword has become an increasingly sought-after piece among historical European martial arts practitioners and Hanwei collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Why every medieval collector needs the Practical Bastard Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanwei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e practical hand-and-a-half sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛡️ Hand-forged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5160 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏰 Historically inspired early 16th-century design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🖐️ Designed for effective one or two-handed use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛠️ Enhanced crossguard profile for safer training and re-enactment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧳 Includes a flexible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull leather scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for improved safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Neutral leather grip and scabbard ideal for customisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinued model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—increasingly desirable for collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne sword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndless possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no battlefield confusion, no nonsense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"818\"\u003eThis sword is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"835\"\u003etraditional, hand-forged blade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by \u003cspan\u003eone of history's most versatile medieval weapons\u003c\/span\u003e, created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5160 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e[forging method, e.g. clay tempering \/ differential hardening]\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1242\" data-section-id=\"tjc0ds\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eTraditional hand-forged sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1279\" data-section-id=\"ntj7v7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5160 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1304\" data-section-id=\"evsqt9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1358\" data-section-id=\"1chodsn\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1387\" data-section-id=\"1qhwbw8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eApproximate blade length: 96.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1471\" data-section-id=\"h37gri\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eAge Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eThis product is sold to adults aged \u003cstrong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e18 years and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1869\" data-section-id=\"1b04aa7\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1898\" data-section-id=\"yfd90d\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eThis sword is supplied as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003etraditional hand-crafted blade\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003enot sold for self-defence or unlawful use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2017\" data-section-id=\"n81orx\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eCustomers are responsible for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003esafe handling and secure storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2086\" data-section-id=\"10tsftr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eOwnership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58069226258819,"sku":"HW-SH2428","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5815\/0302\/files\/sh2428-hanwei-practical-bastard-sword-bg_black-768x768.jpg?v=1783848658","url":"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/products\/hanwei-practical-bastard-sword","provider":"The Sword Stall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}