The ancient Chinese Sword Breaker had a rectangular (occasionally hollow ground)
cross section with sharp corners making it possible for it to focus a blow with
maximum impact. Such a blow could, at the very least, beat an opponent's blade
aside or so far "out of line" that recovery in time to mount a defense was
virtually impossible. At the most, it could live up to its name and could break,
bend or disable conventional swords and many other weapons with a single blow!
In either scenario, one is left powerless to avoid the Sword Breaker's
imposingly ferocious point. Luckily, there were few who encountered this
powerhouse in battle, as its girth and heft meant it required a warrior of
substantial strength and agility to wield it properly. But, in the hands of a
physically able, and skilled warrior, it was the scourge of hand-to-hand combat.
Cold Steel drew inspiration for their design from an original antique
Sword Breaker they were privileged to handle and study in China.
The handle is made of heavy, dense Rosewood with a fluted cross section that
affords a good grip. It features beautifully cast nickel-silver fittings
throughout, from the decoratively detailed circular guard to the very stout 5
lobbed pommel that effectively counter balances the weight of the blade and
makes it easier to wield.
Almost one meter long and beautifully forged out of 1050 high carbon steel,
the Cold Steel Sword Breaker has a striking rectangular cross section and hollow
ground "flats", and comes compete with a Rosewood scabbard that features
nickel-silver furniture to match the grip. It is built for the extremes of a
smashing, hammering fighting style, with a point that is acute enough to pierce
with little effort, yet tough enough to perforate even the thickest metal armor.
It is a bona fide wrecking machine!
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