{"product_id":"the-genoa-an-italian-bastard-sword","title":"The Genoa an Italian Bastard Long Sword Kingdom Of Arms","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Genoa – Hand-Forged Italian Bastard Sword (Late 1300s Replica) with Purple Grip\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the historical arms of late 14th-century Italy, Oakeshott type XX Sword. The Genoa is a fully functional, hand-forged bastard sword designed by renowned swordsmith Bruce Brookhart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife in the Italian city-states during the 1300s was fraught with conflict—rivalries over trade, territory, and constant threats from the Ottoman Empire made weapons a daily necessity. This historically-inspired \u003cstrong\u003eItalian bastard sword\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just a stunning collector's piece—it’s also battle-ready and highly practical for reenactors, collectors, and martial artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genoa features a long ricasso that increases stiffness and offers excellent point control for thrusting techniques. Its hollow-ground \u003cstrong\u003e5160 tempered carbon steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e balances cutting power with reduced weight, making it ideal for both single- and two-handed use. The grip—wrapped in dark purple leather—is ergonomically designed, allowing you to transition seamlessly from one-handed control to powerful two-handed cuts using the faceted scent-stopper pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35\" long x 2\" wide x 3\/16\" thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint of Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" below the guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProd# KoA817\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged 5160 high carbon steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e – sharpened and heat-treated for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentically crafted\u003c\/strong\u003e – every element is hand-made to reflect period accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow carbon steel guard and pommel\u003c\/strong\u003e – antiqued finish reduces rust from handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom wood-core scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e – wrapped in matching purple leather with decorative steel fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003efunctional medieval longsword\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced replica—it’s a finely tuned weapon, made by hand to meet the high standards of collectors, HEMA practitioners, and history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd The Genoa to your collection today and wield a piece of Italian history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Embedded Video Preview --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314\u0026amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbruce.brookhart%2Fvideos%2F991468879207642%2F\u0026amp;show_text=false\u0026amp;width=560\u0026amp;t=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingdom Of Arms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834339459115,"sku":"KoA817","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/3752\/4011\/files\/KoA817e.jpg?v=1774553056","url":"https:\/\/gothicfantasy.com\/products\/the-genoa-an-italian-bastard-sword","provider":"Gothic Fantasy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}