This is basically a small bastard sword or longsword (see Bastard Sword, Longsword) designed for civilian or semi-civilian use as a personal defense weapon or a riding sword. These swords usually feature a stiff, flattened diamond or diamond shaped blade and a sharp profile taper ending in a very sharp point, though there are also broader blades more made for cutting. Oakeshott type XVa is a typical example of the former type. This type of sword is much smaller than a longsword, in the neighbourhood of 42-44” (106-110 cm) in total length. These are versatile, very quick fencing weapons, effective close in or at range, featuring both a very sharp edge and a lethal needle point. AP bonus applies to thrusts only.

Name	Size	Reach	Speed	Defense	Base Damage	Attack Types	Primary Attack Types	Armor Pierce	Grapple	Hardness	HP
Sword, hand and a half	M	4	4	3	1-8	SCP	CP	1	0	10	3

Halfang Sword, Scotland, 16th Century


Hand and a half sword with chape, German, 15th C