Kenya, Army General Scimitar Sword with Scabbard

Ceremonial Sword crafted in accordance with the British MOD specifications UK/SC/6206 Issue 1 as well as Kenya MOD specifications.

In November 2005, WKC purchased the toolings of Wilkinson Sword Ltd. for production of various ceremonial swords incl. the General Officer Scimitar Sword.

Specification:

Made in Germany

• Blade:
  • A forged stainless steel  blade hammered to the correct curvature. It is hardened to ca. 48-52° HRC Rockwell, then well-temepred and hand polished. Both sides are etched with the official General Officer Scimitar Sword pattern and customer crest in the center. The acid-etch is so deep, that one can feel it with a fingernail. Dimension of the blade is ca 800 mm x 25.5 x 6 mm.
  • Name panel for engraving

• Guard:
  • Cast brass, hand-polished, nickel-plated and 24 carat goldplated. Customer crest engraved on both sides.

• Grip:
  • Ivory-coloured handles fixed with Tudor-flower design screws. Eyelet for sword knot.

• Scabbard:
  •  24 carat goldplated steel scabbard,with 2 attachment rings.
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• Included Accessories:
  • Protective cloth bag, WKC certificate of authenticity