Executioner's Sword- Guillotine Sword- Giant Sword Series

Executioner's Sword, Giant Sword Series

An executioner's sword scaled up for display, in 1095 high carbon steel, offered at 60, 80 and 100 inches. The historical executioner's sword was a two-handed blade with a broad, squared-off tip and no point, made for a single downward stroke rather than for fighting; German and Swiss examples of the 16th and 17th centuries often carried an engraved motto. This is that shape at wall size, on a wood grip.

The blade

1095 is a plain high carbon steel with about 0.95 percent carbon, roughly double the carbon of the 1045 steel used in most production blades. It takes a very hard edge, typically 56 to 58 HRC, and holds it. To keep a long blade from being brittle at that hardness it is clay tempered: the smith coats the spine in clay, leaves the edge bare, and quenches, so the edge hardens fully while the spine stays softer and springier. On the swords that is what produces the hamon, the temper line along the edge.

Specifications

• Overall length: 60, 80 or 100 inches (choose above)
• Blade: 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered
• Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
• Tang: Full
• Handle: Wood
• Sheath: Leather

Giant Sword Series pieces are made to order, so allow extra time over a stock sword.

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In-stock items ship within 2 business days, with or without engraving. Custom builds, including “Customize Your Sword,” are made to order and typically ship in 3 to 8 weeks.

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