{"product_id":"broadsword-32","title":"Broadsword- Damascus Steel- 32\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot every broadsword needs to be large to make an impression. At 32\" overall, this short Damascus broadsword keeps the wide, double-edged blade the family is known for in a compact, one-handed package. The blade is hand-forged from 352-layer Damascus steel, so its flowing pattern is unique to this sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/broadsword\"\u003ebroadsword collection\u003c\/a\u003e, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/broadsword-damascus-steel-39\"\u003e39\" Damascus broadsword\u003c\/a\u003e for a longer blade in the same steel, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/broadsword-1095-steel-40\"\u003e40\" 1095 steel broadsword\u003c\/a\u003e for a classic plain steel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Shorter Broadsword\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorter blade brings the sword's balance point closer to the hand, so it feels lively and controlled rather than blade-heavy. It is also easier to display: a 32\" sword fits comfortably on a wall mount, a desk stand or inside a shadow box where a full-length sword would not. For collectors, it is a natural companion piece to a longer sword in the same steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e352-Layer Damascus Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe billet is built from 11 pieces of two carbon steels: five of 1095 and six of 15N20. 1095 is prized for hardness and edge retention. 15N20 contributes toughness, and because its nickel content resists the acid etch, its layers show up bright against the darker 1095. The two steels carry similar carbon levels, so they forge-weld cleanly and harden evenly in a single heat treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat billet is forge-welded, drawn out and folded five times, doubling the layers with each fold:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding and etching the finished blade reveals those layers as the pattern you see. Because every billet folds a little differently, no two blades match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to a Real Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sword is hand-forged, heat treated, sharpened and fitted before it ships from our Illinois warehouse. We call that battle ready as a construction standard: genuine forged steel, proper hardening and a solid hilt, rather than a soft decorative blade on a pinned handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeather Scabbard Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fitted leather scabbard protects the sharpened edge for transport and display. Since leather holds moisture, store the oiled blade outside the scabbard for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe One-Handed Broadsword in History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval Europe's everyday sword was a one-handed, double-edged blade with a cross guard, known today as the arming sword or knightly sword. \"Broadsword\" is a later word, coined once wide cutting blades needed a name to set them apart from the slender rapier and smallsword. Modern collectors use it for straight European swords with a substantial blade at any length, and compact examples like this one reflect the shorter sidearms that were common alongside full-length swords. For more one-handed medieval designs, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crusader-knight-sword-oakeshott-type-xii-arming-sword-36\"\u003eCrusader Knight Sword, Oakeshott Type XII\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352-layer Damascus steel (1095 and 15N20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-piece billet, five folds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpened, double-edged\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (sword):\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted leather scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Damascus Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth steels in this blade are carbon steels, so it is not stainless. After handling, wipe away fingerprints and moisture and apply a light coat of mineral oil or sword oil. Keep it in a dry spot and look it over occasionally for surface spots. The edge is sharp, so wipe from spine to edge and store the sword out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 32\" sword still a broadsword?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Broadsword describes the blade, a straight, wide, double-edged profile, rather than a set length. Historical one-handed swords ranged widely in size, and a 32\" sword with a broad blade sits comfortably in that family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2 lbs 10 oz, or about 3 lbs 5 oz in its leather scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the blade sharpened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It ships with a sharpened, double-edged blade and should be handled accordingly. Sales are limited to adults 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and your 39\" Damascus broadsword?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are forged from the same 352-layer Damascus steel. The 39\" model has a longer 32\" blade and more presence on the wall, while this 32\" model is more compact, sits lighter in the hand and fits smaller display spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an arming sword?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terms overlap. \"Arming sword\" is the modern name for the one-handed medieval sword with a cross guard, and many collectors would call a sword of this form either one. We list it as a broadsword because of its wide, double-edged blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Damascus steel stainless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This Damascus is made from two carbon steels, so a quick wipe and a light coat of oil after handling are all it needs to stay in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battling Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228140945580,"sku":"1000001800","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2234\/4067\/files\/56796_3_-Photoroom-Done_9f1364e4-ba94-4c49-a484-975a9b6d0ba0.jpg?v=1755632370","url":"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/broadsword-32","provider":"Battling Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}