CELTIC IRON SLASHING SWORD greeks called it MACHAIRA 500-300 B.C very seldom in this condition
interesting and big slashing sword of the celts.found in austria in the 1930 ties since then in an good collection.such swords where firstly used by celts and later even by greeks and romans in repulican time.slightly curved single edged sabreblade still sharp.at back the olives hinder the hand to slip in the blade when delivering an trust.because this sword did have no wooden grips the back has at top some notches filled in again to get the hand an firm grip. 950 gramms very easy to wield lenght is complete 620mm wide in middle of tapering blade 55mm. an deadly and elegant butchery tool ideal to deliver slashes with cut deep in flesh and bone. carefully cleaned and restored no loose rust no decay in your cabinets.AUTHENTICITY FULLY GUARANTEED postage due to size 35 us dollars PAYPAL WELCOME.
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