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Type III Pentti Longsword 47.5" OAL
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Type III Pentti 47.5" Longsword
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This longsword was designed to be a bit lighter than our normal 50" longsword. The grip is slightly thinner for smaller hands. The fuller keeps the weight back making this and quick deadly blade.


For best performance, store them as you would a steel sword when your equipment is not in use: in a cool, dry environment and resting flat or hanging by the crossguard. Heat, humidity, and resting a weight on top can all cause the blade to bend and take an undesired set. Treat it well, and this tool will serve you for years with almost no maintenance.

The Purpleheart Type III synthetic longsword was designed for use in the study and training of approximately late 14th century to early 16th century two-handed longsword fencing. Examples include Fiore dei Liberi, Sigmund Ringeck, and Joachim Meyer.

This is the most widely used synthetic waster across all HEMA tournaments in the world. This training weapon was developed in collaboration with some of the world's foremost HEMA instructors, American and European. Its dimension and weight specifications fall within the range of historical examples. It handles very well in both one and two hands, and allows the wielder to perform longsword techniques at the blade, in winding, and ringen am schwert with a minimal loss of fidelity from steel. Furthermore, with appropriate protective gear, the waster handles very well in thrusts -- preserving accuracy of technique balanced against safety for training partners.

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Small Black Rubber Blunts w/Metal Insert - Set of 4
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5 of 5 Absolutely Perfect May 13, 2023
Reviewer: Zachary Jenkins from Lexington, SC United States  
Has amazing flex for a synthetic blade and is perfectly constructed, easy to hold on to with the threaded grip and the crossguard isn't too encumbering. 11/10 would buy again.

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5 of 5 Excellent November 18, 2021
Reviewer: Peter from Sylvania, OH  
Well balanced, not whippy and a great way to work through techniques and engage in moderate sparring. Absolutely love it. Rock solid construction too.

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4 of 5 Long shipping wait October 14, 2020
Reviewer: wissam from dubai  
the product  it'self is worth 5 stars, however i had to pay additional fee's for tax when it entered my country, this made it very expensive, this may not apply for others, outside the UAE though.

very nicely made product however, same balance a steel trainer too!

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5 of 5 Longsword August 30, 2020
Reviewer: Steven Stup from Belton, KY United States  
Got here, good quality, custom made as asked. Can’t wait to start training!

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5 of 5 Excellent quality April 5, 2019
Reviewer: Anonymous Person  
Not what I was expecting, but much nicer!

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