18th Century Colichemarde Style Small Sword

Description

Reproduction of the Colichemarde style small sword.  Period correct for both the F&I and Revolutionary Wars.
The shape of a colichemarde blade features a wide
forte
, which abruptly tapers to a much narrower form at a point varying between a fifth to a third of the blade length from the hilt. The blade cross section was most often triangular and hollow-ground. This configuration combines good
parrying
characteristics, due to the wide blade forte, with the good maneuverability and thrusting characteristics
.
The scabbard is tanned leather with white brass furniture.
It is 38 inches long with a 32 inch blade.