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Battling Blades designs and sells handmade goods, specializing in swords, machetes, axes, knives, armor, chess sets, and more.  We strive to design and create products with the highest quality metals, bone, wood, leather, and stone.  We pride ourselves on craftsmanship and have special interest in customer service.  We are a family owned and operated businesses and take great pride in the quality of our work.

Payment can be made using any major credit card, money order, cashiers check or cash.  

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Battling Blades

444 Lake Cook Road

Suite 26

Deerfield, IL 60015

The best way to contact us is through email at info@battlingblades.com.  You can also use the link below to access our contact form.  We will usually answer within 1-2 business days.

https://battlingblades.com/pages/contact-us

Battle Ready is a general term used to describe swords that can withstand contact.  To be Battle Ready, a blade must be made with high quality steel.  Generally, high carbon steel is best.  Battle Ready swords are typically full tang or have reinforced guards, pommels, or handles.  Unless otherwise specified, all of our blades are made with high carbon steel.

Damascus Steel is layered or pattern welded steel.  Different types of steel are layered together, heated, and folded or pattern welded.  This allows beautiful patterning to be shown on the blades while staying strong and sharp.  Although the process can vary based on available supply, our steel has 352 layers and is made with 11 pieces of steel.  The steel includes 3 pieces of #43 steel, 3 pieces of #40 steel, and 5 pieces of high carbon 1095 steel.  Our Damascus Steel is typically made through the following method:

          6 Pieces of Carbon Steel #43 and #40

          5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095

          1st Fold- 11x2=22 Layers

          2nd Fold- 22*2=44 Layers

          3rd Fold- 44*2=88 Layers

          4th Fold- 88*2=176 Layers

          5th Fold- 176*2=352 Layers

If it is made any other way, the hardness and flexibility will match this steel combination.  If you have a steel construction request, please contact us before purchasing.

1095 Steel is a form of high carbon steel, and is commonly used in swords and knives.  It has a carbon content of .95% which hardens the steel.  This reduces the amount of wear that a blade will experience over time.  Other common types of carbon steel include 1060 steel and 1045 steel.  Steel under 1045 is considered "low carbon" steel.

Rockwell Hardness, or the Rockwell scale, is a hardness scale based on indentation hardness of the steel. The Rockwell test determines hardness by measuring the depth of penetration of an indenter under a large load compared to the penetration made by a preload.  When testing metals, indentation hardness correlates directly with tensile strength.  This important relation permits nondestructive testing of metals with portable equipment.  Higher Rockwell Hardness indicates stronger steel, but also indicates less flexible steel.  

Yes!  We also love making custom knives!  Our order minimum for custom knives is $300.  We either create a design you make or we can make a new design for you.  Just send us an email at info@battlingblades.com to get more information about customization.

The most important factor is keeping it dry and well oiled.  Choji oil is best but mineral or coconut oil also works well.  Food safe oils are recommended for knives.  Leather sheaths can absorb water so it is best to keep it out of the sheath whenever possible.  If rust does appear on the blade, it can be wiped off using a 50/50 vinegar and lime mix.  After it is cleaned, re-coat the blade in oil for storage.

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Every item we sell is handmade and we hold most in stock.  If you purchase a less popular item or we are out of stock, it may take up to twelve weeks to arrive.  If you need an item before a certain date, please contact us at info@battlingblades.com to make sure we can deliver on time.

Yes!  

Returns are completely free and very easy.  Just go to our return center, enter your order number, and you will receive instruction for an approved return within two business days.

You can return your item within 30 days of receiving your item.  For more information on returns, please follow the link below:  

https://battlingblades.com/pages/refund-policy

To access our return center, please follow the link below:

https://return.clicksit.com/shop/battling-blades