Shadow Dancer Gothic Longsword — Type XVIIIb

ShadowDancer’s interpretation of a late-Gothic quatrefoil longsword, built on Oakeshott Type XVIIIb. This slender, fullerless, diamond-section blade in hardened 9260 spring steel is quick in the hand and drives confident thrusts while retaining clean cutting authority—often regarded as one of the most popular late-medieval fighting profiles across Europe and a favorite template for modern sword training.
The hardware matches the blade: down-curved, flared quillons and a sculpted four-lobed “crown” pommel, both in hardened stainless steel. A waisted hardwood grip wrapped in black cowhide with neat hand cross-stitching completes the hilt.

The wood-cored scabbard is wrapped in black leather with a rain-guard at the throat and a metal chape. A two-point suspension (double-buckle hanger) uses dark bridle-leather belt bridges and billets, paired with lighter chestnut / saddle-tan straps and gold-plated buckles for a warm, premium contrast.

Faithful in spirit to period lines, tuned by ShadowDancer for balance, durability, and everyday usability.