Greatsword Description
The greatsword is a type of two handed longsword.Ā Ā While a longsword can be one or two handed, a greatsword, like a claymore requires two hands.Ā Ā The greatswordĀ is a type of European sword characterized by a cruciform hilt with a two handed with a straight double-edged blade.Ā The greatsword was prevalent during the late medieval and Renaissance periods (approximately 1350 to 1550), with early and late use reaching the 13th and 17th centuries.Ā Ā
Blade Materials
The sword is made from Pattern welded Damascus steel. Ā Pattern welded Damascus steel is a hard heat treated, folded carbon steel. Ā There are 11 pieces of steel, folded five times, making 352 layers. Ā The steel is the perfect combination of hardness and durability with a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC. Ā High carbon damascus steel must contain layers of high carbon steel. Ā The high carbon steel we use is 1095 steel which is the highest content carbon steel used in swords. Ā The combination of the steel layers creates a sword that is strong enough to hold a powerful edge while having the strength and flexibility to withstand powerful collisions. Ā This makes the perfect steel for swords. Ā The handle is wood with brass bolsters. Ā It comes with a leather sheath. Ā
Sword Details
Handle Material:Ā Metal and Leather
Overall Length:Ā 50". 60", 70", 80"
Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
Number of layers:Ā 352
Sheath: Leather sheath
Blade Material:Ā Damascus steel
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 6 Pieces of Carbon Steel #43 and #40
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1stĀ Fold- 11x2=22 Layers
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 2ndĀ Fold- 22*2=44 Layers
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3rdĀ Fold- 44*2=88 Layers
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 4thĀ Fold- 88*2=176 Layers
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5thĀ Fold- 176*2=352 Layers
*Made to order. May take 2-4 months to arrive.
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