Hand-and-a-Half Leaf Blade Sword — Etched Flower-Pattern Fuller

Hand-and-a-Half Leaf Blade Sword — Etched Flower-Pattern Fuller

The Everest Forge Hand-and-a-Half Leaf Blade Sword is the flagship of our Bronze Age range — a large two-hander that takes the ancient leaf-blade form and scales it up into a hand-and-a-half sword. The broad 36-inch blade widens to roughly four inches through the belly for cutting authority, then tapers to a decisive point, with a gentle curvature that gives the profile real character. Down the centre runs a fuller carrying a finely etched flower-pattern panel — the signature of this piece. Hand-forged in Kathmandu from 5160 high carbon steel, oil-tempered, polished, full-tang, with an iron guard and pommel and a rosewood grip, finished with a wood-core leather scabbard. Available in blade lengths from 22 to 36 inches — built for collectors, display, cutting practice, and lovers of ancient history.

This isn't a wall-hanger. It is a real functional sword built to the same standards as our hand-forged gladii and kukris — high carbon steel, full-tang, oil-tempered, sharpened to a working edge. The long hand-and-a-half grip allows confident one- or two-handed control, while the broad, forward-weighted leaf blade keeps genuine cutting power. As an Everest Forge custom-forged showpiece, it is the dressed-up centrepiece of the Bronze Age collection.

Note: This is a historically inspired original Everest Forge design in a Bronze Age leaf form — forged from 5160 high carbon steel, not cast bronze, and not an antique. As a large handmade piece, slight variations in weight, dimensions, grain, finish and etching depth are natural. It is live, sharpened, full-tang steel intended for collecting, display, and cutting practice — not for edge-on-edge contact sparring or LARP.

A Bronze Age Leaf Blade, Scaled to a Hand-and-a-Half Sword

Long before iron, the Bronze Age gave the world its first true swords — broad, wide-bellied leaf blades carried from Mycenaean Greece to the Hittite empire and across the Mediterranean. Most were short, one-handed weapons. This sword takes that ancient silhouette and reimagines it at full size, as a flowing hand-and-a-half leaf blade with the reach and presence of a longsword.

If you have searched for a hand and a half sword, a leaf-bladed longsword, or an etched fuller blade, this is the piece — the leaf form kept faithful, but elevated with a wide curved blade and a flower-pattern etched fuller. It is clearly distinct from the straight iron blades of the later Celtic La Tène era, and from the shorter one-handed leaf swords elsewhere in this collection.

Because every one is made to order, this is effectively a custom-forged showpiece — its product line at the forge is literally our Custom Forged Swords. The 36-inch standard blade has real reach and presence, while remaining a fully functional steel sword.

Why This Hand-and-a-Half Sword Stands Apart

Product Specifications

All dimensions and weights are approximate due to the handmade nature of the product.

Customise Your Hand-and-a-Half Sword

This is a made-to-order showpiece. Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to build your sword before forging. Handle, scabbard colour and engraving are included at no extra charge; length, the handle combo and the chape adjust the price.

Want a fully bespoke blade? This sword is part of our made-to-order line — custom profiles, etching, fittings and one-of-a-kind designs are available through our Custom Forge service.

Hand-Forged Sword vs Decorative Wall-Hanger

Search for a large leaf sword or hand-and-a-half blade online and you will find two very different types of product:

Type 1: mass-produced decorative replicas. Stamped or cast soft metal, often stainless, with hollow or rat-tail tangs, no real edge, no customisation. They look like display pieces but will not stand up to real handling.

Type 2 (this one): a genuine hand-forged sword in real 5160 high carbon steel, full-tang, oil-tempered, with a hand-etched fuller and made to order across eight blade lengths. Built to the same standards as our hand-forged Roman gladii and Nepalese kukris, forged by Nepalese master smiths.

The difference is fundamental: this is a real sword, not a decoration. Cared for properly, it will outlast any wall-hanger replica by decades.

The Complete Bronze Age Sword Collection

The Hand-and-a-Half Leaf Blade Sword is the flagship of our hand-forged Bronze Age collection — leaf-shaped early metal-age blades, each forged from 5160 steel and finished by hand.

Who This Sword Is For

Collectors of ancient arms — A large, etched, forged steel leaf blade — the standout centrepiece for any Bronze Age or ancient-history collection.

Display and history lovers — At 47 inches with a flower-pattern etched fuller, it makes a commanding wall or stand display, hand-forged far above mass-produced replicas.

Cutting-practice enthusiasts — Real oil-tempered 5160 steel, full-tang and sharpened, with the reach and weight of a hand-and-a-half blade for controlled practice.

Gift buyers — A heirloom-grade gift for the serious collector. Add free engraving with a name, date, or motto. See engraving options.

Custom-blade clients — The natural starting point for a bespoke build. Take it as-is or work with our Custom Forge on a one-of-a-kind variation.

How It's Made

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What's Included

• Hand-forged 36-inch Hand-and-a-Half Leaf Blade Sword (or your chosen blade length)
• 11-inch rosewood hand-and-a-half grip with hand-forged iron guard and pommel (or your chosen handle material)
• Wood-core, leather-covered scabbard with a carry strap (chape optional)
• Flower-pattern etched fuller and polished, sharpened working edge
• Free standard engraving on request — name, date, or motto
• Care and maintenance guidance for high-carbon steel
• Worldwide tracked shipping, duties and taxes prepaid (DDP)
• Satisfaction guarantee on standard configurations
• Warranty against forging and heat-treatment defects

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Production time: each Hand-and-a-Half Leaf Blade Sword is hand-forged to order after you purchase.

Shipping: worldwide with full tracking on a DDP basis — duties and taxes are prepaid, so there is nothing further to settle on delivery. Full details on our Shipping & Returns page.

Returns: satisfaction guarantee on standard configurations in unused condition. Custom configurations — non-standard blade lengths, handle combinations, chape, engraving, or colours — are made to order and non-returnable. Full warranty policy.

Warranty: limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

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Care & Maintenance

After every use: wipe the blade clean and dry, then apply a thin coat of light oil (mineral oil, camellia oil, or 3-in-1 oil), paying attention to the etched fuller.

Iron furniture: wipe the iron guard and pommel with a soft, lightly oiled cloth to keep them protected.

Storage: store in a dry environment. Avoid long-term storage inside the leather scabbard. A display stand or wall mount is recommended for a sword this size.

Rust spots: light surface rust is normal on high-carbon steel and is easily removed with very fine steel wool (grade 0000) and a few drops of oil.

Sharpening: use a quality whetstone at 22 to 25 degrees per side. Avoid power grinders, which can ruin the temper.

Frequently Asked Questions