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 naverse 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 strength and ability to hold a sharp edge. The combination of steel layers ensures the sword can withstand powerful collisions while maintaining flexibility. The handle is made of wood with brass bolsters, providing a firm and comfortable grip. The sword comes with a leather sheath for protection and ease of carrying.

Sword Details

Handle Material: Wood with Brass Bolsters
Overall Length: 36 inches
Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
Number of Layers: 352
Sheath: Leather sheath
Blade Material: Damascus steel
- 6 Pieces of Carbon Steel #43 and #40
- 5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095
- Layer Formation:
  - 1st Fold: 11 x 2 = 22 Layers
  - 2nd Fold: 22 x 2 = 44 Layers
  - 3rd Fold: 44 x 2 = 88 Layers
  - 4th Fold: 88 x 2 = 176 Layers
  - 5th Fold: 176 x 2 = 352 Layers