Darkwood Armory
Do you like this?IntroductionThe Venetian/Italian side sword ( spada da lato) was one of many hilt designs created during the late 15th century, and it saw continued use until the early 17th century. The side sword functioned mainly as a civilian weapon, but was also used in the military to some degree. Renaissance fencing masters, including Achille Marozzo, produced fight manuals dealing with the cut-and-thrust swords that were lethal in their own right. Side swords and other similar designs can be seen as precursors to the more complex hilts of the deadly rapier. The sword reviewed here is categorized as a quarter-hilt Type D by the late sword researcher in his work European Weapons and Armour.OverviewThe hilt was created by located in Panama City, Florida. A backsword blade has been mounted to the hilt to complete the piece.