Historical Swords: The Elegant 17th Century Lazo Sword

LOOPED SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1601-B
Name	Looped Sword
Author	Pedro Hernández
Period	17th Century
Guard	Elegant loop with pommels, guard with two quillons, wooden grip with gold trim and braided cord.
Blade	Straight, with three grooves and two edges up to the tip.
Total Length	1013 mm
Blade Length	980 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Inscription	Cross-shaped punch by: Pedro Hernández, crafted in Toledo.
Pommel	Similar to number 20 in Norman’s book, used between the 15th century and the middle of the 16th.
Additional Description	The steel weights for forging were brought from Mondragón to Toledo, hence the nickname “weights”.
Collection	S.B.G.M.