Mongol Inspired Sword

Product Description for Mongol Inspired Sword

Maker: Rucus Coetzee (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 90906
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 30.00 in.
Total length: 36.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Item weight: 33.50 oz.
Shipment weight: 46.8 oz.
Blade: Heartbeat pattern damascus forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Bronze and damascus fittings
Handle: Buffalo horn with bone
Sheath: Wood scabbard with leather cover
Description: Rucus Coetzee began making knives in 2010 when he started working at Heavin Forge, under ABS Mastersmiths Kevin and Heather Harvey. He began forging blades immediately, and joined the Knifemakers' Guild of Southern African in September of 2011 (making him -- at the age of 20 -- the youngest maker ever).
Rucus' interest in bladesmithing comes from his love for history and historical weapons. He spends a lot of time researching these weapons, then creates one of his own. They are never 100% copies of originals. Instead, he tries to introduce his own style into the historically inspired piece.
This sword was inspired by the type of sword used in the Conquest Period of Mongolia (13th century CE). He made it with the idea that it would include features from parts of the world that the Mongolian Empire had conquered.
The Southern Africa Knifemakers' Guild awarded this sword the 2012 Award of Excellence in the Sword category at the annual Guild Show.
The blade is made of damascus steel, something that was prominent in the Middle East at that time. The shape of the blade is typical of the Far East, curved and long for use of horseback. The tip of the sword flares and is double edged. This feature can be found on some Chinese blades of the period. Many believe that the Mongols introduced the curved saber to the world.
The handle consists of bronze fittings with Middle Eastern floral engraving by Mastersmith Kevin Harvey. The guard is an oval disc made from damascus. Water buffalo horn and bone was used for the main handle (materials commonly used in the Far East). A Lapis Lazuli stone is set at the back of the pommel. Lapis Lazuli is a semi precious stone from the Middle East. A braided tassel made from thread, horse hair and a Chinese glass bead has been wrapped around the handle as decoration.
The sword is accompanied by a wood sheath wrapped in leather with antiqued bronze fittings.
Exceptional work throughout from a maker to watch!


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