All of our Battle-Ready swords are made with combat in mind. This means that the point and edges are blunted. Always make sure when fighting with a sword that the blade is free of burrs. Also check that the point is blunt enough.
We've divided our battle-ready weapons into two categories. 1, suitable for light use 2, suitable for normal use.
No sword is suitable for chopping down trees or swinging around statically. A sword is not a machete.
Types of battle-ready swords
Suitable for light use
Swords of this type have a full tang construction. The pommel is sometimes screwed, but often also riveted. The blade is usually made of EN45 carbon steel with a hardness of 48-50 HRC.
These swords are suitable for combat. But the hardness of the blade is relatively soft, which means burrs form more quickly.
Suitable for normal use
Swords of this type have a riveted, soldered or pinned pommel. The blades are often made of a better quality steel such as 1065, 1095 or 9260 carbon steel and with a higher tempering of approximately 50 HRC. With some swords, for example, the core is made of 42 HRC and the edges of 50 HRC. This category includes hand-forged Czech swords, but also brands such as Hanwei, Cold Steel and Kingston weapons. The reason we categorize top brands under normal use as well is because you can't chop down trees with top brands either.
Static combat
Fighting is dynamic. In films you often see static combat where swords are clashed and blocked against each other. This is nowhere to be seen in historical fight books. The more often a sword is used statically, the more pressure is exerted on the tang construction. This will eventually weaken the tang construction.
Pommel attachment
If you use a sword regularly, it's recommended to choose a riveted, soldered or pinned pommel. Pommels with screw threads will develop more play over time.
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