The competition-standard stainless steel guard is produced in an attractive matt finish and is designed to fit both the Longsword and Single-Hand Sword blades.This guard increases the weight of the Xtreme Long sword to 2- lbs. and gives it a POB of 4, making for quicker handling characteristics.The steel guard, used in conjunction with the Xtreme Longsword Blade, is the standard competition sword for many of the main synthetic sword tournaments.