Sword Description
The longsword, also known as long sword or long-sword, is a type of European sword characterized by a cruciform hilt with a two handed with a straight double-edged blade. Â The longsword was prevalent during the late medieval and Renaissance periods (approximately 1350 to 1550), with early and late use reaching the 13th and 17th centuries. Â The term bastard sword is used to identify the longsword during the late medieval and Renaissance period. This longsword is 37" long.
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Blade Materials
The longsword sword is made from pattern welded Damascus steel. Â Pattern welded Damascus steel is a hard heat treated, folded carbon steel. Â There are 11 pieces of steel, folded five times, making 352 layers. Â The steel is the perfect combination of hardness and durability with a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC. Â High carbon Damascus steel must contain layers of high carbon steel. Â The high carbon steel we use is 1095 steel which is the highest content carbon steel used in swords. Â 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. Â This makes the perfect steel for swords with a Rockwell Hardness of 55-56 HRC. Â The handle is wood with Damascus steel bolsters. Â It comes with a leather sheath, and has 352 layers. Â
Sword Details
Handle Material: Wood with Brass Bolsters
Overall Length: 37"
Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
Number of layers: Â 352
Sheath: Leather sheath
Blade Material: Damascus Steel
     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
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Longsword/ Bastard Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword- 37"
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