{"product_id":"infantry-sword-1897-pattern-stainless-steel-wkc-ciiir-cypher","title":"Infantry Sword 1897 Pattern Stainless Steel WKC (CIIIR Cypher)","description":"\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-analytics-sent='{\"product_id\":\"891\",\"name\":\"Air Force Sword with Below Air Rank Scabbard (Windlass Carbon steel)- Mens\",\"category\":\"Products\/Military Collectables \u0026amp; Gifts\/Ceremonial Swords, Products\/Uniform\/Ceremonial Swords, Organisations\/Royal Australian Air Force\/Air Force, Brands\/Campaigns \u0026amp; Collectables\/Windlass, Products\/Military Collectables \u0026amp; Gifts\",\"brand\":\"Windlass\",\"price\":\"1396\",\"sku\":null,\"variant\":\"single-product-option\",\"properties\":{\"channel\":{\"id\":1,\"name\":\"default\",\"type\":\"default\"}},\"currency\":\"AUD\"}' data-product-variant=\"single-product-option\" data-product-price=\"1396\" data-product-brand=\"Windlass\" data-product-category=\"Products\/Military Collectables \u0026amp; Gifts\/Ceremonial Swords, Products\/Uniform\/Ceremonial Swords, Organisations\/Royal Australian Air Force\/Air Force, Brands\/Campaigns \u0026amp; Collectables\/Windlass, Products\/Military Collectables \u0026amp; Gifts\" data-name=\"Air Force Sword with Below Air Rank Scabbard (Windlass Carbon steel)- Mens\" data-entity-id=\"891\" data-event-type=\"product\" class=\"productView\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-outerAlsoBought\" data-product=\"\" data-also-bought-parent-scope=\"\"\u003eInfantry Sword 1897 Pattern CIIIR Cypher Stainless Steel WKC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-outerAlsoBought\" data-product=\"\" data-also-bought-parent-scope=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-outerAlsoBought\" data-product=\"\" data-also-bought-parent-scope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe British Infantry Pattern 1897 Sword made by WKC Solingen is a historically significant weapon used by the British Army. WKC Solingen is a renowned German sword manufacturer that produces swords for various countries, including Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade of this sword is typically around 32.5 inches long, featuring a single-edge and a spear point tip. The overall design is influenced by both cutting and thrusting, making it suitable for a range of combat situations. The blade is usually made of high carbon or stainless steel, providing durability and strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hilt of the sword consists of a solid grip covered in rayskin, which is then tightly wound with twisted brass wire. It also features a knuckle bow design to protect the user's hand. The pommel,, nut and ferrule are made of brass, the guard is embossed with the king´s cypher, providing visual appeal and additional protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe British Infantry Pattern 1897 Sword is highly regarded for its effectiveness in combat and its elegant design. It has played a significant role in various conflicts and is often associated with British military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany - Your sword will be made to order\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritish Infantry and Royal Marines Corps - Officers sword (1897 pattern) in accordance with the British MOD specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt. No. C1461-MOD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Traditionally, Infantry swords are being sold without scabbard as there is a choice of different types of scabbards. The options are being shown on the right hand side once the sword is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November 2005, WKC purchased the majority of the Wilkinson Sword Ltd. production in London. Amongst machines, equipment and parts, we also acquired the tools for the British Infantry and Corps \u0026amp; Royal Marines Officers Sword which Wilkinson delivered exclusively to the MOD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNato Stock No.: 8465-99-973-6877.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct specification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierced guard bearing the Royal cipher CIIIR, hand-polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grip-backing is made of solid brass and fixed to the blade tongue with a ball screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickelplated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered with genuine shark skin, wrapped with 3 silver wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice of a forged stainless steel blade. Stainless steel has the longest lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hardened and tempered to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of the blade: ca. 825 mm x 6.5 x 25 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtching pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Infantry and Corps \u0026amp; Royal Marines Officers with CIIIR Cypher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbards: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice of a nickel-plated steel scabbard with 2 rings or leather scabbards in brown or black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickelplated Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : \u003cstrong\u003e8465-99-973-6853\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt. No.: F1461-Stahl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Leather Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : \u003cstrong\u003e8465-99-127-9993\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt. No. F1460-Naht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Leather Scabbard: Nato Stock No. : \u003cstrong\u003e8465-99-122-1490\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt. No: F1460-Naht-Schwarz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eProtective cloth bag and WKC certificate of authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-outerAlsoBought\" data-product=\"\" data-also-bought-parent-scope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWKC Solingen ceremonial swords and accessories, the oldest producing military sword factory in the world, and the last in Europe. Forge tradition! Since 1573 in Solingen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWKC is the leading manufacturer of quality edged weapons worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries. More than 600 different types of ceremonial swords are manufactured mainly manually by skilled craftsmen like Schwertfeger, Damaszierer, Handschleifer and others. Apart of ceremonial military swords, WKC supplies a wide range of uniform accessories as well as collectibles, miniature swords and Japanese swords. WKC was the first company in the industry to be certified according to DIN ISO 9002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat needs to be mentioned is the closure of the Wilkinson Sword factory in England in the year 2005 and Mr. Willms bought most of the machines, tools and parts that were for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WKC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41585373708339,"sku":"5813","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/8564\/1779\/files\/C2R-Army-Sword-1.jpg?v=1704018925","url":"https:\/\/wedgetailtactical.com.au\/products\/infantry-sword-1897-pattern-stainless-steel-wkc-ciiir-cypher","provider":"Wedgetail Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}