Longsword / Greatsword / Bastard Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword- 44"

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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.

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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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The Longsword: A Masterpiece of Medieval Weaponry

The longsword stands as an emblematic weapon of the medieval and Renaissance warriors, cherished for its versatility and reach, and utilized in a variety of martial contexts.

Historical Significance:

  • Time Period: The longsword's prominence spanned from the late medieval period into the Renaissance, showcasing a long history as a favored weapon among knights and soldiers.
  • Bastard Sword Identity: The alternative name "bastard sword" highlights the sword's flexibility to be wielded with one or two hands, fitting neither solely into the one-handed nor the exclusive two-handed sword categories.

Blade Craftsmanship:

  • Damascus Steel Construction: The blade is forged from pattern-welded Damascus steel, esteemed not only for its distinctive patterns but also for its storied resilience and edge-retention capabilities.
  • Layered Steel Composition: With 352 layers of steel, the blade is engineered to endure and perform, reflecting the formidable nature of the historical longswords.

Design and Aesthetics:

  • Double-Edged Blade: The straight double-edged design is a classic feature of the longsword, allowing for a variety of cutting and thrusting techniques in combat.
  • Cruciform Hilt: The cross-like hilt provides both protection for the hand and a counterbalance to the blade, enhancing the sword's handling.

Handle and Ergonomics:

  • Material Detail: The use of stag horn coupled with Damascus steel bolsters provides a robust and historically inspired grip, allowing for precise control and maneuverability.
  • Overall Length: At 44 inches, this longsword offers substantial reach, allowing a combatant to keep opponents at a distance.

Protection and Portability:

  • Leather Sheath: The inclusion of a leather sheath ensures the blade is well-protected and can be transported or stored safely.

Conclusion:

This Longsword, forged with high carbon Damascus steel, is not just a weapon; it's a piece of history recreated for enthusiasts and collectors. The robust construction and thoughtful design echo the martial prowess of those who wielded such swords in battle. This sword serves as both a tribute to the enduring legacy of the European martial tradition and as a functional piece that martial artists or reenactors would find invaluable.

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