The Catholic King Sword is a reproduction of the real sword that is currently kept in the Real Armeria in Madrid. This sword has been excellently crafted by Marto from Spain who are considered to be brilliant craftsman. This sword is a reproduction of the 15th century sword that was used during the reign of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabelle of Castile. The sword was used extensively till the 18th century mostly in solemn court occasions.
This was the most beautiful and spectacular sword that was ever seen in the history of Spain. The sword was used by the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella to convert Christopher Columbus into a knight after he found America. It was a sword that was used symbolically for all political and religious functions. The inscription on the sword guard reads “Tanto Monta, Monta Tanto” which when translated means, “As much as the one is worth, so much is the other.”
The overall length of the sword is 48 inches, and the blade is made of forged 40 stainless steel which is tempered to 48-53 Rockwell hardness. The etching on the sword is made of 24K gold, while the handle has a guard made of cast metal and the pommel is of 24K gold plated finish. The grip is made of genuine leather and has a wire grip to it. The perfect gift for any replica swords collector.