The Tyrolean Longsword is based on larger longswords, where their manuals state they should come up to under the armpit.
This size measure is commonly referred to in manuals from Tyrol and Swiss and German mercenaries in the 15thC.
This is also in line with the larger Historical and modern HEMA Feders. This design is 135cm, an approximate average armpit height.
Hilts were also becoming more advanced at this time, so we have designed the hilt with dual side-rings and subtle upward swept quillons to provide excellent protection when engaging other blades and polearms.
We offer 2 designs of the Tyrolean. A Simple option with smooth lines and curves, and a more ornate option. The Ornate option has a fishtail pommel, flattened hexagonal handle with and a more detailed hilt, with twisted quillons that then sweep and twist outward to improve their ability to catch incoming strikes, and aid in binds and winding.
As with all our swords, the balance and performance are based on historical examples, and so it is a very lively blade to wield, and feels great to use. The hilt is strong, and allows you to use historical offensive and defensive techniques, even in LARP contexts.