{"product_id":"fatimid-sword","title":"Fatimid\/Byzantine sword from the collection od Dr. Lee Jones, X-XI c.","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"129\"\u003eA reconstruction based on a Fatimid \/ Byzantine sword from the collection of Dr. Lee Jones, X–XI century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"240\"\u003eThis historically accurate reconstruction represents a rare type of early medieval sword associated with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eFatimid Caliphate and the Byzantine Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. These swords were used across a vast geographical area – from \u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eEastern Europe and the Balkans to Syria and Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e – reflecting intense cultural exchange between the Arab and Byzantine worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eThis type belongs to a unique group of \u003cstrong data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"631\"\u003eearly medieval battle-ready swords\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining eastern and western design features. Surviving originals are extremely rare, making this form one of the most distinctive and sought-after sword types of the 10th–11th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eA key feature of this sword is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"894\"\u003ecast hilt with a characteristic cuff extending over the blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, short quillons and a compact pommel. This construction is strongly linked to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003eArabic swordsmanship techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing enhanced control of the weapon, including the use of the index finger over the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003ebroad, powerful and without a fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pronounced taper and sharp point, making it highly effective for both \u003cstrong data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003ecutting and thrusting combat\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes the sword not only historically accurate, but also fully functional and suitable for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003ehistorical reenactment and combat use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eWeight: 1450 g\u003cbr data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003eWeight with scabbard: 1950 g\u003cbr data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eOverall length: 86 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1575\" data-start=\"1572\"\u003eBlade length: 71 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003eBlade width: 65 mmCrossguard width: 13 cm\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 45 HRC\u003cbr\u003eBlade thickness: 2,5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSword is Battle ready for reenactment!\u003cbr\u003eBut we can make sharpened version. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eBalance point from crossguard: 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eThe set includes a wooden scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead People Style","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53903101493594,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/2796\/3738\/files\/photo_2026-03-26_19-55-33_6.jpg?v=1774868585","url":"https:\/\/deadpeoplestyle.com\/products\/fatimid-sword","provider":"Dead People Style","version":"1.0","type":"link"}