Brewer's: Balisarda

or Balisardo. Rogero's sword, made by a sorceress, and capable of cutting through enchanted substances.

With Balisarda's slightest blow Nor helm, nor shield, nor cuirass could avail,  Nor strongly-tempered plate, nor twisted mail.

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