Check the listing for details. Bastard Sword by Paul Chen. Condition: New. Listed at 485.56 USD. Bastard Sword by Paul Chen Bastard Sword by Paul Chen The term Bastard certainly comes from the fact that the sword, due to its design, has no right to be classified as an exclusive weapon for one hand or two hands. The bastard sword was a weapon developed for the use of the infantryman and had become quite common in the early 16th century. Paul Chens bastard sword made in Hanwei has a finish on an antique patina, giving it an incredibly authentic look. The sheath has a skated steel tip. Manufactured by Cas Hanwei. Main features: Well balanced. Aged finish. Hanwei quality. Details: Total: 127.5 cm. Blade length: 98 cm. Weight: 1300 grs. Balance point: 5.5. Harmonic point: 25 «. Width on guard: 1.94. Tip width: 0.95. Thickness on the guard: 0.22 «. Thickness at the tip: 0.16 «. Blade steel: 1566.