Gustav II. main gauge, scherp Tassen en buidels Pixanes werden aan de wambuis

Pixanes werden aan de wambuis vastgenaaid en werden meestal onder het harnas gedragen

This sheep race has been present in Northern Europe for centuries

though some sources suggest it remained in use until as late as 1050 AD

this symbolized their preparedness to die in battle

Gustav II. main gauge, scherp Tassen en buidels Pixanes werden aan de wambuisThis beautiful main gauche is made in the same style as the 'Gustav II rapier'. This main gauche has a grip wrapped round with wire thread decorated with two Turkish knots. The cross guard is provided with a finger ring. The blade is made of carbon steel with a 50 52 HRC hardness. This main gauche is 43,2 cm long with a blade of 28,25 cm and weighs 340 grams.