Cold Steel - Cinquedea Short Sword

Cold Steel's® fascination with the Cinquedea (also known as Ochsenzunge in German-speaking regions) goes back a long way. It is known as the popular sidearm of those nobles who had to navigate the narrow streets of Italy's fortified cities. This blade was carried solely for civilian self-defense and was essentially the precursor to the civilian side sword and the rapier - and yet it seems that this self-defense weapon owes its design as much to the dictates of fashion as to the need for a deadly blade!

Surviving examples of this unusual weapon with a short grip, steeply tapering blade, and multiple deep fullers are often richly decorated, artfully etched, or gilded, and resemble jewelry more than weapons. However, behind these romanticisms typical of the High Renaissance style was a functional instrument, a cutting and thrusting weapon with a broad, rigid blade that could be used in confined spaces and was capable of inflicting a deadly wound!

Cold Steel's® own interpretation of the Cinquedea is made from expertly hardened 1065er carbon steel. The guard and pommel are richly adorned with engravings, and the handle made of Malaysian sal wood is decorated with hand carvings. The delivery includes a leather scabbard. The throat and chape made of steel are also engraved.

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