{"product_id":"gram-norse-dragon-slayer-damascus-steel-60","title":"Gram – Norse Dragon-Slayer- Damascus Steel- 60\"","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGram – Norse Dragon-Slayer Damascus Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGram is one of the great legendary swords of Norse heroic tradition. Best known as the sword of Sigurd, the dragon slayer, Gram appears in the Völsunga Saga and other northern legends as a weapon of destiny, kingship, vengeance, and supernatural power. In the saga, Sigurd uses Gram to slay the dragon Fafnir, one of the most famous dragon-slaying episodes in medieval literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Gram begins before Sigurd himself. The sword was first connected to his father, Sigmund, after Odin placed a sword in the great tree Barnstokkr and declared that only the man able to draw it free would possess it. Sigmund pulled the sword from the tree, marking it as a divine weapon. After the sword was later broken, its fragments were reforged for Sigurd, becoming Gram, the dragon-slayer’s blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 60-inch Gram – Norse Dragon-Slayer Damascus Sword features a long Damascus steel blade with a dark, patterned finish. Its large two-handed profile gives the sword the commanding presence expected of a legendary weapon, while the ornate brass-colored fittings and carved wooden grip create a powerful Norse heroic appearance suited to the mythic status of Gram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from high carbon Damascus steel with a 352-layer construction. It begins with 11 total steel pieces: 6 pieces of carbon steel #43 and #40, combined with 5 pieces of high carbon 1095 steel. The billet is forge-welded and folded repeatedly to build the layered structure of the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Layer Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Billet: 11 Steel Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Pieces: Carbon Steel #43 and #40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Pieces: High Carbon 1095 Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Fold: 11 x 2 = 22 Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Fold: 22 x 2 = 44 Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd Fold: 44 x 2 = 88 Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4th Fold: 88 x 2 = 176 Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5th Fold: 176 x 2 = 352 Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter forging, polishing, and etching, the Damascus layers reveal flowing patterns across the blade. These natural lines give each sword its own unique character, with visible waves, dark contrast, and forged detail throughout the steel. The layered Damascus pattern fits the legendary nature of Gram, a sword tied to divine power, dragon-slaying, and heroic destiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle features carved detailing with brass-colored guard and pommel elements, giving the sword a bold ceremonial look while still maintaining the forceful character of a great battlefield weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 60 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material: High Carbon Damascus Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Construction: 352 Layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Composition: Carbon Steel #43 \/ #40 and 1095 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSword Type: Gram \/ Norse Dragon-Slayer Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Carved Wooden Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings: Brass-Colored Guard and Pommel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Tradition: Norse Heroic Legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegendary Hero: Sigurd the Dragon Slayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegendary Enemy: Fafnir the Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaga Connection: Völsunga Saga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 60-inch Gram – Norse Dragon-Slayer Damascus Sword is ideal for collectors, Norse mythology enthusiasts, medieval fantasy displays, sword collections, and anyone drawn to legendary dragon-slayer weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battling Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46328623792300,"sku":"100010012","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2234\/4067\/files\/63917_2_-Done.jpg?v=1780412266","url":"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/gram-norse-dragon-slayer-damascus-steel-60","provider":"Battling Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}