How to Choose an Estoc: What Collectors Look for in the Real Sword

Battling Blades23 Jul, 2025Business

When choosing a real estoc, collectors prioritize authenticity, craftsmanship, and historical accuracy. A true estoc features a long, narrow, rigid blade ideal for piercing armor, with minimal or no cutting edge. Collectors examine the blade’s quality, tang construction, hilt design, and period-correct fittings. Provenance, condition, and rarity also play key roles in value. Whether for display or historical appreciation, a genuine estoc should reflect the martial utility and elegant form that defined its role in late medieval combat.