All Swords

Every sword Battling Blades makes, on one page. This is the full catalog: Damascus steel swords, 1095 high carbon blades and a smaller number of stainless ceremonial pieces, from a 14 inch gladius to a 95 inch giant sword. If you already know the type you want, the family collections further down are faster. If you want to see everything side by side, this is the page.

Damascus steel swords

Most of the swords here are pattern-welded Damascus, and it is what this page is best known for. Our Damascus is forged from 1095 high carbon steel and 15N20 nickel steel: an eleven piece billet, five of 1095 and six of 15N20, folded five times to 352 layers, then etched so the pattern shows through the full thickness of the blade. The nickel in the 15N20 is what keeps the light layers bright against the dark 1095, and the two steels harden together in the same quench, which is why most working bladesmiths use this pairing or its close cousin, 1084 and 15N20. Damascus blades finish around 55 to 56 HRC. No two patterns repeat, so the photographs show the blade you receive only in general character, not layer for layer.

1095 high carbon swords

The traditional monosteel. 1095 carries about 0.95 percent carbon, takes a clean satin or antique finish, and hardens to roughly 56 to 58 HRC. Where a clay tempered option is listed, the spine is left softer than the edge and a visible hamon line marks the boundary between the two. Our Damascus and 1095 swords are hand forged, and both steels are high carbon, so both want to be kept clean, dry and lightly oiled.

Stainless and ceremonial pieces

A few designs are made in stainless steel, chosen where corrosion resistance and fine detail matter more than blade performance: some crusader and Templar swords, certain rapiers and the more decorated display pieces. Each of those is marked as stainless on its listing. Sword stands and wall mounts also appear on this page because their titles carry the word sword; the dedicated stands and wall mounts collections are the cleaner place to shop for those.

Browse by family

The same swords, sorted by type, each with its own buying guide:

• Swords, the main hand-forged range
• Longswords and bastard swords
• Greatswords and zweihanders
• Viking swords and arming swords
• Claymores
• Rapiers and sabers
• Cutlasses
• Gladius swords and Greek swords
• Katanas, wakizashi and odachi
• Scimitars and falchions
• Battle ready swords, the functional high carbon blades gathered on one page

Custom and engraved

Blade and scabbard engraving and etching are done in our Illinois workshop, and most designs can carry a name, a date or a line of text. If none of the catalog pieces is quite right, the custom sword builder lets you choose the blade profile, steel, length and fittings yourself.

Frequently asked questions

What steels are in your Damascus?
1095 high carbon steel and 15N20 nickel steel, forge welded from an eleven piece billet and folded five times to 352 layers. The composition is certified in writing by the forge.

Is Damascus or 1095 better?
Neither. 1095 is a single high carbon steel with a traditional finish. Damascus is layered high carbon steel with a visible forged pattern. They land within a couple of points of each other on the Rockwell scale, so the choice is about appearance.

Are these swords sharpened?
Most ship sharpened. Each listing states how that piece is finished, and a sharpened blade needs careful handling, secure storage and regular oiling.

How do I know how a particular sword is built?
Read the listing. Steel, hardness, tang construction and dimensions are stated on every product page, and they vary by design, so check the piece you are buying rather than assuming from the family it belongs to.

Do they need maintenance?
Yes. Damascus and 1095 are both high carbon steels and will corrode if neglected. Keep them clean, dry and lightly oiled. Cleaning kits and sharpeners are in the accessories collection.

Can they be engraved?
Yes. Blade and scabbard engraving and etching are done in house in Illinois. The engraving options on each listing show what can be added.