The Tinker Norman sword pair, with their distinctive cruciform guards and brazil-nut pommels, are similar in weight and static balance and offer virtually identical handling characteristics. Both are harmonically balanced, optimizing the handling characteristics of this sharp version for the re-enactor. The blade is forged in 5160 high carbon steel and marquenched to HRc50-52, providing anti-burr safety.The grip is wood-cored and leather-covered over a cord wrap. See models SH2426 for the Tinker Sharp Norman Sword and SH2420 for the Blunt replacement blade.