The sword of history's wisest king, rendered in working steel. This 42-inch King Solomon sword pairs a sharpened 1095 high-carbon blade with a hilt of royal splendor: an ornately sculpted gold-tone crossguard with a crowned central escutcheon, a deep red grip banded in engraved gold-tone fittings, and a square pommel set with a silver-tone medallion bearing the Star of David. A fitted leather sheath is included.
No weapon attributed to Solomon survives — his reign, by tradition, was three thousand years ago — so this sword is a ceremonial interpretation in the grand style: the sword as the story remembers it, built on a real, fully heat-treated blade.
The Sword of Solomon's Judgment
King Solomon, son of David and king of Israel in the 10th century B.C.E., is remembered above all for one moment involving a sword. When two women each claimed the same infant, Solomon called for a blade and ordered the child divided between them — knowing the true mother would surrender her claim rather than see the child harmed. The sword was never meant to fall; it was the instrument that revealed the truth. Ever since, the sword of Solomon has stood not for violence but for wisdom, justice, and discernment — which is why it remains one of history's most meaningful swords to display.
The Star of David medallion set into the pommel completes the story, marking the sword with the emblem tradition associates with Solomon's father and the royal house of Israel.
A Royal Hilt
Every surface of the hilt carries ornament. The gold-tone crossguard is cast in relief with scrollwork and sculpted terminals, rising to a crowned collar at the blade's base. The grip alternates rich red panels with engraved gold-tone bands, and the squared pommel frames its silver-tone Star of David medallion on both faces, finishing the sword with a recognizable silhouette from either side — in hand or on the wall.
The 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade
The blade is forged from 1095 high-carbon steel — 0.95% carbon, currently the highest-carbon steel commonly used in swords — hardened and tempered to 56–58 HRC, and shipped sharpened along both edges. Its long, straight, double-edged profile follows the oldest lineage in swordmaking, the same broad tradition that runs from the ancient spatha through the knightly swords of the Middle Ages, drawn out here to a commanding 42 inches.
Like all high-carbon steel, the blade is not stainless: wipe it clean after handling and keep it lightly oiled, and its finish and edge will last indefinitely. It can easily be resharpened for a lifetime of service.
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Sword Details
- Overall length: 42"
- Blade material: 1095 high-carbon steel (0.95% carbon)
- Rockwell hardness: 56–58 HRC
- Edge: Sharpened, double-edged
- Blade profile: Long, straight, tapering to a spear point
- Guard: Ornate gold-tone crossguard with sculpted terminals
- Grip: Red panels with engraved gold-tone bands
- Pommel: Squared gold-tone pommel with silver-tone Star of David medallion
- Included: Fitted leather sheath
- Primary classification: King Solomon sword (ceremonial interpretation)
- Related classifications: Sword of Solomon, historical legend sword
- Design inspiration: The legendary sword of King Solomon — not a reproduction of a surviving original
Sword Care
Remove fingerprints and moisture from the blade after handling, and apply a thin coat of mineral oil or sword oil before storage. Keep the sword in a dry environment and inspect it periodically for surface corrosion. Use the leather sheath for transport and display, but store the oiled blade outside it long-term, as leather retains moisture against carbon steel. The gold-tone and silver-tone fittings need only a soft dry cloth — avoid abrasive polishes. Because the edge is sharpened, handle the blade with care and store it out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was King Solomon?
Solomon was the third king of Israel, son of King David, who reigned in the 10th century B.C.E. Tradition credits him with building the First Temple in Jerusalem, authoring books of biblical wisdom, and possessing judgment so famous that "the wisdom of Solomon" remains a byword three thousand years later.
What does the sword of Solomon symbolize?
Justice and discernment. In the famous Judgment of Solomon, the king ordered a disputed infant divided by the sword — a command designed never to be carried out, which revealed the child's true mother when she gave up her claim to save it. The sword became the emblem of wisdom that cuts to the truth, making it one of the most meaningful swords a collector can display.
Is this a replica of a real historical sword?
No sword of Solomon survives — if one existed, it was lost millennia ago. This is a ceremonial interpretation in the tradition of the great presentation swords: a real, sharpened 1095 steel blade dressed with the royal iconography the legend calls for, including the Star of David pommel medallion.
Is this sword sharpened?
Yes. The blade ships with a sharpened, double-edged cutting edge backed by a full heat treatment of the 1095 high-carbon steel. Handle it accordingly, and use the included leather sheath for transport.
Is 1095 steel stainless?
No — 1095 is a high-carbon steel prized for hardness and edge retention, but it will rust if neglected. Wipe the blade after handling and keep a light coat of oil on it, and it will hold its polish indefinitely.
What occasions is this sword suited to?
Anywhere its symbolism speaks: it's a distinctive centerpiece for collectors of biblical and Judaica-themed pieces, a memorable gift for judges, attorneys, clergy, and graduates, and a commanding display sword for any wall that could use three thousand years of story.
