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Maciejowski Chopper Windlass |
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No known historical name exists for this unique sword! It appears in the Maciejowski Bible, a Medieval manuscript that depicts that illustrates Bible stories with Medieval clothing and weapons. This weapon also appears in other manuscripts from the period. Our version can be seen on plate 21 entitled The Rescue of Lot.
The sharp, single-edge blade is broad and flat while the two-handed grip provides a tremendous amount of leverage, generating a large amount of force. Hand forged of high-carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts with wooden scales on the grip and antiqued copper fittings. This single-edged chopper has been hand-forged of 1075 high carbon steel.
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Tags: 501898, Maciejowski Chopper, sword,
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