Montante No. 04, Custom Build

Bought this for my best friend and his wife, since they're both enjoyers of the medieval.

Great heft and balance for montante training! Would never recommend it for sparring even if controlled, as it has a pretty pointy tip (let alone the fact that light thrusts from this feels like a heavy thrust from a blunt). Works really well for solo drills and just overall body conditioning.

This arrived much sooner than I anticipated (closer to 4 months than 6, very responsive) and had every feature I was looking for. I knew in theory what the measurements were going to be, as I had picked it in part because it was a similar size to the improvised trainer I usually drill with, but feeling it in the hand is a different experience. The blade is very slender and nicely balanced, but still stiff enough from the cross section to not flop the point around. The construction overall is great, and the way it just effortlessly cuts through the air is a very heady feeling. Very satisfied!

Despite this being the largest sword in my collection the weight and balance are excellent. The sword feels tough and sturdy. No play in the guard or grip. This montante is a joy to swing and practice techniques with.