Cold Steel 88CLMS Colichemarde Sword

Elegance and Power in a European Sword

The Colichemarde sword appeared in the late 17th century during the decline of the Rapier and the rise of the small sword. Its claim to fame was its uniquely shaped blade - extra wide at the forte, then descending or tapering for the rest of its length before ending in a wicked point. The advantage of this configuration was that the sword could be used to parry or oppose even the heaviest weapons without breaking, yet remain light and agile enough to take full advantage of its lightning-fast point.

Advantages of the Colichemarde Design

• Versatility: Suitable for both attack and defense.
• Strength: Wide blade at the forte for effective parrying.
• Agility: Lightweight construction for quick attacks.

Cold Steel's interpretation of the Colichemarde mirrors the original design concepts with an extra-long and wide forte that suddenly tapers to an acute and deadly point. The hilt features a decorative, yet highly functional, double shell guard, complete with finger loops and knuckle bow, while the grip is fully wire wrapped and capped with a matching pommel. Furthermore, Cold Steel also took the liberty of creating a matching dagger with a stiff, beautifully ground, and polished blade, double quillons, and a wire-wrapped handle.

Specifications

• Weight: 26.4oz
• Blade Thickness: 1/4in
• Blade Length: 32-3/8in
• Blade Steel: 1060 Carbon Steel
• Handle Length: 7-5/8in
• Overall Length: 40in
• Additional Features: Leather scabbard with steel fittings
• Blade Length Range: 30+ in
• Steel Family: High Carbon Steel
• Sword Style: European

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