Gurade sword with nice french blade

Gonzoadler · 27th May 2021, 09:20 PM

Hello,

I'm not sure if it is damascus, I think the steel is just folded for refinement.
The hilt is made of rhino horn.
Good sword.

Regards
Robin

David R · 27th May 2021, 10:04 PM

Until "fluid cast steel" became common, most if not all blade making involved a certain amount of folding and hammering. Shear steel was a the norm for a decent blade for a very long time. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dict...Dshear%20steel

27th May 2021, 09:20 PM	#1
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 273	Hello, I'm not sure if it is damascus, I think the steel is just folded for refinement. The hilt is made of rhino horn. Good sword. Regards Robin

27th May 2021, 10:04 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	Until "fluid cast steel" became common, most if not all blade making involved a certain amount of folding and hammering. Shear steel was a the norm for a decent blade for a very long time. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dict...Dshear%20steel