The Lion Crest Sword

This was my first Ritter Steel sword, and I received it as a gift from an old girlfriend several years ago. When she said “I got you a sword”, I had that sinking feeling in my belly, and prepared to smile and gush over some overly decorated Kit Rae monstrosity. You see, I need to be able to hit stuff, repeatedly, not just hang it on the bloody wall. Much to my surprise and delight, I pulled out a solid fighting blade with well built furniture and classic lines. Although I have other European style blades from other sword makers, and many are quite good, this one still holds the title of the best balanced one handed sword I own. It’s like a natural extension of my arm, and moves fast. It also introduced me to Ritter Steel, which worked out nicely.