In the 17th century, swords rather than the axe were the popular choice of execution tool for medieval officials ... length of 108.9 cm (42 7/8 in.) The blade on the sword is 85.7 cm (33 3/4 ...

So, pulling a medieval sword out of a sewer earlier this month ... Whatever its age, the sword was discovered with its blade still intact, making the find all the more remarkable.