The ancient Chinese Sword Breaker had a rectangular (occasionally hollow ground)
cross section with sharp corners making it possible for it to focus a blow with
maximum impact. Such a blow could, at the very least, beat an opponent’s blade
aside or so far "out of line" that recovery in time to mount a defense was virtually
impossible. At the most, it could live up to its name and could break, bend
or disable conventional swords and many other weapons with a single blow! In
either scenario, one is left powerless to avoid the Sword Breaker’s imposingly
ferocious point. Luckily, there were few who encountered this powerhouse in
battle, as its girth and heft meant it required a warrior of substantial strength
and agility to wield it properly. But, in the hands of a physically able, and
skilled warrior, it was the scourge of hand-to-hand combat. We at Cold Steel
drew inspiration for our design from an original antique Sword Breaker we were
privileged to handle and study in China. Our handle is made of heavy, dense
Rosewood with a fluted cross section that affords a good grip. It features beautifully
cast nickel-silver fittings throughout, from the decoratively detailed circular
guard to the very stout 5 lobbed pommel that effectively counter balances the
weight of the blade and makes it easier to wield. Thirty inches long and beautifully
forged out of 1050 high carbon steel , our Sword Breaker has a striking rectangular
cross section and hollow ground "flats", and comes compete with a Rosewood scabbard
that features nickel-silver furniture to match the grip. It’s built for the
extremes of a smashing, hammering fighting style, with a point that is acute
enough to pierce with little effort, yet tough enough to perforate even the
thickest metal armor. It’s a bona fide wrecking machine!
Specifications:
• Weight: 51.3 oz.
• Blade Thickness: 6/10"
• Blade Length: 30"
• Steel: 1055 Carbon
• Handle: 8 1/4"
• Overall: 38 1/4"
• Hardwood Scabbard w/ Nickle-Silver Fittings
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