The Achilles is a short, one–handed, double–edged sword owned & used by the mighty Greek warrior Achilles. The sword is designed for delivering powerful & precise stabs & cuts; it compact nature, ergonomic grip & blade design makes it a formidable sword with great balance & agility. The sword–guard & pommel is made in solid brass with a beautiful design on both sides of the guard followed by an elegantly shaped ricasso; the grip is made from high quality hard wood. The blade is hand forged & expertly tempered from superior quality high carbon steel & has a diamond shaped cross section for added strength, stiffness & straightness. The scabbard is made for good quality leather provided with belt hanger loop.