Executioner Sword - Richtschwert

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Low-poly historical accurate reconstruction of an German executioner’s sword (Richtschwert / Henkerschwert). The oldest known specialized executioner’s swords date back to the end of the 13th century. They were specifically designed to behead or decapitate criminals. They were two-handed swords with a broad blade. They had no point but rather the front was rounded. Additional holes in the front would prevent people from adding a point to the sword. So it was only intended to cut.