Longsword/ Bastard Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword- 37″

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. 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. The term bastard sword is used to identify the longsword during the late medieval and Renaissance period. Pattern welded Damascus steel is a hard heat treated, folded carbon steel. There are 11 pieces of steel, folded five times, making 352 layers. The steel is the perfect combination of hardness and durability with a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC. The handle is bone and horn with Damascus steel bolsters. It comes with a leather sheath. Handle Material: Wood with Brass Bolsters Overall Length: 37″ Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC Number of layers: 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- 11×2=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