Backsword - High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword-36" Battle Ready

Backsword Description The backsword is a versatile weapon that spans various styles and classifications. Often seen as a type of broadsword or sabre, backswords can feature both curved, pointed blades or straight, blunt blades with basket hilts. The defining characteristic of all backswords is their single-edged blade. Initially favored by infantry for their ease and low cost of production, backswords gained prominence in the early 17th century as a secondary weapon for European cavalry. These early versions typically had a straight, slim blade with a blunted tip. By the 18th century, this style had become the standard. The diverse designs of backswords result in a range of weights and lengths. Blade Materials Crafted from Pattern welded Damascus steel, this backsword combines the best in hardness and durability. The blade is made from 11 pieces of steel, folded five times to create 352 layers. This high-carbon Damascus steel, specifically using 1095 steel, is renowned for its superior