Diestro
The Skillful Way
Period: 16th century
Pommel: Fig pommel
Blade Type: Diamond blade with thick rounded ricasso
Cross: Straight with finger rings and knuckle bow
Overall Length: 99-104-109 cm (depending on the three blade lengths available)
Max Blade Width: Wide 3 cm
Cross Width: 23 cm
Grip Length: 8 cm (pommel not included)
PoB: 11.5 cm from cross
Edge Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 980 – 1000 gr.
Tip: Thickened
Hardening: 50 HRC
Product Description
The Skillful Way
The Diestro sidesword perfectly introduces the fencer to the Destreza system. This style, originated in the Iberian regions, was in fashion from the end of 15th century, even though the first surviving treatise, “Philosophia de las Armas”, was written by Jerónimo Sánchez de Carranza in 1582. The name was brilliantly suggested by M° David Rawlings from the London Longsword Academy.
Thanks to a good balance between cut and thrust, the Diestro is specifically designed for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and is an excellent pairing with our buckler, targa, parrying dagger or a cape.
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