The Type XIV sword by Tod Cutler recreates a 13th to 14th century arming sword that would have been seen as a common sidearm for foot soldiers and trained men at arms. These robust swords were characterized bu a capable cutting blade with a wide base. The blade is fashioned from tempered EN45 high carbon steel and the crossguard and pommel are also of steel. The grip is wood which is tightly bound in quality leather. The sword is paired with a wood core scabbard that is bound in leather and completed with a knotted sword belt and finely cast copper alloy fittings and is ready to be fit and worn. The swords by Tod Cutler have historical dimensions, proportions and handcrafted aesthetics foremost in mind. The swords show tool marks and minor cosmetic imperfections as part of their handcrafted nature and each has a unique character that is unlike the finish of common modern mass manufactured items. These tool marks and signs of hand finishing do not affect the usability, durability or build quality of the sword but instead form a part of its handcrafted character