Handmade 22” Short Sword + Premium Leather Sheath
Full Tang, Bone + Walnut Handle, Brass Pins
266 Layer Damascus; 1085 High Carbon Steel + 15N20 Bright Steel
Strong, Solid, Sharp!
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SALE... take 10% off for overseas return (rejected by customs) so box is beat up
While there is no exact historical equivalent for this that I know of it's no doubt inspired by short swords and large knives with curved bellies designed first and foremost for combat with the ability to chop, draw, cut and thrust.
Comments: Some modern steel alloys may exceed the performance of Damascus, none rival it in beauty, especially in the hands of a skilled artisan. Every piece is hand forged and unique. The materials, workmanship and quality control of these knives and swords is excellent. I expect you’ll be very pleased. Good construction; tough, solid, and SHARP!!! The damascus will take an incredible edge where the difference in materials seem to create a infinitesimal serrated edge - you can feel it but not see it. The design, beautiful patterned steel, bone & walnut handle set with brass pins... a work of art as well as a deadly weapon. I’m a collector and a weekend warrior, active in my local Re-enactmnent group and at Renaissance Fairs, so I get lots of feedback. I sell what I own and can recommend! All photos are mine and I try to show you details that are overlooked in manufacturer’s stock photos, and that most sellers seem oblivious to. See my seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast!
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Manufacturer's Description - Product Details:
• All our Damascus swords are given at least 266 layers during the forging process, with many of them surpassing that mark by several layers.
• Our handles are genuine bone, horn, or stag antler. Some also feature walnut or rosewood handles. We do not use resin to make the handles for any of our Damascus product line.
• We use genuine brass in our bolsters, guards, and inlays. We do not use brass plated steel.
• Our Damascus knives and swords are available with a variety of tangs (i.e. full or encapsulated tangs).
• We currently use two combinations of steel in the forging process of our Damascus blades. Some blades will use a blending of 1074 high carbon steel and WS1 mild steel, while others use a combination of 1085 high carbon steel and 15N20 bright steel.
• All our Damascus blades are Rockwell tested between 52 to 58, or higher. This determines the durability of the blade and its ability to hold a fine edge.
• The Damascus knives, swords, and blanks are subject to an “acid wash” that helps accentuate the contrast between the types of steel used in the forging of the blades. Because the tang will typically be covered by whatever handle material is used, that part of the blade is generally not subject to the acid treatment. However, the “swirl pattern” of the contrasting steels that is characteristic of Damascus blades will still be visible when inspected closely.