Greatsword- Two Handed Longsword - High Carbon Damascus Steel - 48"

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

What We Do

Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

Customize Your Sword

Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

Customer Service

Our customer-service team responds to messages within one business day, Monday through Friday.

If a question requires input from a manufacturing or shipping partner, we will explain the next step and provide a realistic timeline.

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Visit or Contact Battling Blades

Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

For product questions, order support, custom-order help or engraving questions, contact us at:

support@battlingblades.com

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Greatsword Overview

Distinguished by its imposing size, the greatsword is designed specifically for two-handed use, setting it apart from the versatile longsword which can be wielded with one or two hands. Originating in Europe, the greatsword boasts a straight, double-edged blade anchored by a cruciform hilt. Its prominence peaked between the late medieval to Renaissance era (around 1350-1550), though evidence of its use can be traced back to the 13th century and as late as the 17th century. This particular model stretches to a formidable 48" in length.

Craftsmanship and Blade Material

Crafted meticulously from pattern-welded Damascus steel, this sword represents the pinnacle of metallurgical expertise. By folding 11 pieces of steel five times, an intricate layering of 352 patterns emerges. Known for its ideal balance between hardness and durability, the steel scores a Rockwell hardness of 55-56 HRC. Central to its composition is the high carbon steel, specifically the 1095 variant, recognized for its elevated carbon content, making it a favored choice in sword-making. The harmonious blend of steel layers gifts the sword with a robust edge that resists dulling and possesses the resilience to withstand intense impacts.

Detailed Specifications

  • Handle Material: Metal and Leather blend
  • Length: 48"
  • Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
  • Layering: 352 distinct layers
  • Sheath: Tailored leather sheath
  • Blade Composition: Damascus steel featuring:
    • 6 Segments of Carbon Steel (#43 and #40)
    • 5 Segments of High Carbon Steel 1095
    • Folding Pattern:
      • 1st: 22 Layers
      • 2nd: 44 Layers
      • 3rd: 88 Layers
      • 4th: 176 Layers
      • 5th: 352 Layers

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