Damascus Medieval Arming Sword with Leather sheath-906
Damascus Medieval Arming Sword with Leather sheath-906
Overall Length: 32″
Blade Length: 25″
Material:
Blade Material: Damascus steel
Handle Material: Rose wood & leather
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SKU:VK-906
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What Makes Our Damascus Medieval Arming Sword Stand Out?
Our Damascus Medieval Arming Sword combines a 25 inch Damascus steel blade with a brass guard and pommel, a leather wrapped rosewood grip and a cowhide leather sheath.
Brass fittings at both ends of the hilt frame the patterned blade in warm gold, giving the sword the look of a knight’s display piece rather than a plain field blade.
At 32 inches overall, the sword is a little shorter and lighter in the hand than our 34 inch medieval models. Collectors who want the pattern carried into the pommel can compare the Damascus gladiator sword with Damascus pommel.
What Are the Sword Specifications?
| Specification | Product Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade Material | Damascus steel |
| Sword Type | Medieval arming sword |
| Overall Length | 32" |
| Blade Length | 25" |
| Guard | Brass |
| Pommel | Brass |
| Handle Material | Rosewood with cowhide leather wrap |
| Sheath Included | Cowhide leather sheath |
| Craft | Handcrafted |
What Role Does the Cross Guard Play?
The cross guard is the bar that sits between blade and grip, and on medieval swords it gave the hilt its familiar cruciform outline.
Its job was to stop the hand from sliding onto the blade and to catch an opposing edge before it reached the fingers. Over the medieval period guards grew longer and sometimes curved, but the straight bar remained the classic form.
Why Brass for the Guard and Pommel?
Medieval smiths often used copper alloys for decorated hilts, since they cast and polish easily and contrast well with steel.
Brass brings that same warm tone and slowly develops a soft patina with handling. The pommel also counterweights the blade, pulling the balance point back toward the grip so the sword feels livelier in the hand.
How Does the Leather Wrapped Rosewood Grip Feel?
Rosewood gives the grip a dense, stable core, and the cowhide leather wrap over it adds texture and a firm, comfortable hold.
Leather wrapped grips were standard on medieval swords because they stay secure in the hand and wear in over time. Each wrap is fitted by hand, so small differences in tone and texture occur from sword to sword.
How Is the Damascus Blade Made?
High carbon steels are layered, forge welded, then folded and drawn out until the billet holds hundreds of layers.
The blade is ground, heat treated and etched in acid, which darkens one steel more than the other and brings the pattern to the surface. More medieval, Viking and ancient designs sit in our handmade sword collection.
How Should the Sword Be Maintained?
Keep the blade dry and lightly oiled with mineral oil, since Damascus contains high carbon steel and will rust if moisture sits on it. Our guide on how to care for Damascus steel covers cleaning, oiling and storage.
Polish the brass now and then if a brighter finish is preferred, condition the leather occasionally, and store the sword outside the sheath in a room with steady humidity.
Why Choose Our Damascus Medieval Arming Sword?
Our sword combines a 25 inch Damascus blade, a brass guard and pommel, a leather wrapped rosewood grip and a cowhide leather sheath. It suits collectors, medieval history enthusiasts and anyone building a knightly display.
