{"product_id":"longsword-bastard-sword-damascus-steel-37","title":"Longsword \/ Bastard Sword - Damascus Steel - 37\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe longsword, also known as the bastard sword or hand-and-a-half sword, is one of the most iconic blades of late medieval and Renaissance Europe. Associated with knights, men-at-arms, and the changing battlefield of the 14th to 16th centuries, this sword style bridged the gap between the one-handed arming sword and the larger two-handed sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 37\" Damascus longsword captures that historical character in a manageable size with a straight double-edged blade profile, wood handle, Damascus steel bolsters, and a leather sheath. For customers who love medieval history, European sword design, and the feeling of owning a blade inspired by the past, this sword has the presence and character that make the longsword such an enduring symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSword Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longsword \/ bastard sword \/ hand-and-a-half sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folded high carbon Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 pieces forge-welded, folded in 5 stages to 352 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 55 to 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced tang construction; full tang upgrade available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood handle with Damascus steel bolsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather sheath included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treated according to steel type and sword design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bastard sword earned its name from its versatility. It could be held in one hand or two, giving the wielder more reach, leverage, and control than many shorter medieval sword forms. Over time, swords of this general style became closely associated with European knights, armored combat, historical fencing traditions, and the late medieval world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Battling Blades longsword is shaped around one of the most recognizable sword types in European history. Its straight double-edged blade, hand-and-a-half grip style, and balanced medieval profile give it the look and presence customers expect from a traditional European longsword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFolded Damascus Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is true pattern-welded Damascus steel, forge-welded from 11 alternating pieces of steel: 6 pieces of high carbon #43 and #40, and 5 pieces of 1095 high carbon steel. This billet is then folded in five stages, doubling the layer count at each stage, to reach a final 352 layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting stack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 pieces (6 of #43 \/ #40 carbon steel, 5 of 1095)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st fold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd fold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd fold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4th fold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5th fold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining 1095 with higher carbon tool steels is what gives the blade both its working strength and its distinct visual contrast. The folding process draws those alternating steels into the flowing pattern that makes Damascus visually distinctive, and because the layers are real rather than etched, the pattern runs through the steel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each blade is handmade or hand-finished, the exact Damascus pattern varies from sword to sword. No two patterns are identical, so every sword carries its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel and Tang Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis longsword is made with folded high carbon Damascus steel, a sharpened edge, heat treatment, and reinforced tang construction. A full tang upgrade is available for this sword for customers who want the strongest available build for this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Sword?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword is a strong choice for anyone who wants a genuine European longsword with the visual character of folded Damascus steel. It is built as a real, full-size steel sword, with the materials, construction, and presence of a traditional medieval blade. It appeals to medieval history enthusiasts, fantasy fans, custom gift buyers, and anyone drawn to one of the most important blade forms in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 37\" length gives it substantial presence while remaining more manageable than oversized greatswords or larger two-handed swords. The combination of folded Damascus steel, sharpened edge, reinforced tang construction, wood handle, Damascus bolsters, and leather sheath gives this sword both historical character and strong visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword may be customized with available options such as steel choice, sharpening, scabbard upgrades, engraving, and tang upgrades depending on the selected configuration. For a fully personalized build, you can design one from the ground up with our custom sword builder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA full tang upgrade is available for this sword. The standard version uses reinforced tang construction, while the full tang upgrade extends the tang construction through the handle for customers who want the strongest available build for this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this sword is handmade or hand-finished, small variations in Damascus pattern, wood color, finish, sheath fit, and measurements may occur. These variations are part of the character of handmade steel goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh carbon Damascus steel should be kept clean, dry, and lightly oiled. Wipe the blade after handling, avoid storing it wet, and check it periodically if stored in a humid environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about steel types, handmade variation, blade care, and sword ownership, read our Quality, Materials \u0026amp; Real Sword Ownership guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real sword or a decorative replica?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a real, fully constructed steel sword, not a cast or decorative replica. It is forge-welded Damascus steel, heat treated, with a sharpened edge and a reinforced tang, built the way a genuine steel sword is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this longsword sharpened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This 37\" longsword ships with a sharpened edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sword heat treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Battling Blades swords are heat treated according to steel type and sword design. This sword uses folded high carbon Damascus steel with a listed hardness of HRC 55 to 56.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs full tang available for this sword?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This sword comes with reinforced tang construction, and a full tang upgrade is available for customers who want the strongest available build for this design. You can select the upgrade where customization options are offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 352-layer Damascus mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe blade is forge-welded from 11 pieces of steel (6 of high carbon #43 and #40, and 5 of 1095) and folded in five stages, doubling the layer count each time, to reach a final 352 layers. The folding process creates the flowing pattern that makes each blade visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is true pattern-welded Damascus, not an etched surface pattern. The 352 layers run through the steel itself, which is what gives the blade its depth and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the Damascus pattern look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot exactly. Because each sword is handmade or hand-finished, the Damascus pattern, wood color, finish, sheath fit, and small measurements may vary slightly from sword to sword. 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