The blade is the most important part of a sword and can be crafted in various cross-sections.
A diamond-shaped blade, for example, divides the blade into two wings that can be ground to a razor sharp edge.
Another popular cross-section contains one or more blood grooves. These grooves reduce the weight of the blade without significantly compromising strength.
The cross-section also differs between a blunt sword and a (semi-)sharp sword. Historically, blades were shaped to create the sharpest possible edges. However, with a Battle-Ready sword, the cross-section is relatively wide, so the edge becomes approximately 3 mm thick.
Edge
Semi-sharp
Not all swords need to be completely sharp. That's why most of the swords we sell are semi-sharp. With these edges you can't really cut, but they can be easily sharpened to a sharper edge if desired.
Sharp
A fully sharpened edge makes a sword razor sharp. The entire shape of the blade is then utilized, allowing you to thrust and cut as effectively as possible.
Blunt (Battle-Ready)
Battle-Ready swords have a different blade cross-section, so the edge is 2–3 mm thick. This makes the sword slightly heavier than a sharp sword, but also more robust.
In addition, blunt swords have a rounded point, usually about as thick as a thumb, so you can practice safely without accidentally wounding your opponent.
Tang Construction
Most swords consist of a blade, crossguard, grip and pommel.
With virtually all of our swords, the blade runs through into the grip. This prevents a sword from breaking when you strike with it.
Crossguard
Throughout the centuries, countless different crossguard shapes have been used. These range from a simple steel bar to an advanced cusped hilt. The principle remains the same: the crossguard protects the hand against the blade and sometimes against enemy weapons.
Grip
The grip is the weakest point of a sword, this is where the blade (tang construction) is at its narrowest. If a sword breaks, it usually breaks through a hairline crack in the grip.
Pommel
To hold the blade and grip together, the sword is equipped with a pommel at the back. There are different ways in which the pommel can be mounted on a sword. Of course, it is of great importance that the pommel has no play, otherwise the grip of the blade will be affected. The pommel can be attached to the tang construction in different ways: screwed, riveted, brazed and peened, where the pommel is heated and also riveted to the tang construction.
Swords with a screwed pommel are suitable only for decorative purposes.
How to Measure the Balance of a Sword
