Honshu – Damascus Broadsword with Scabbard
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Overall Length
- 43 1/2"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- Brand
- United Cutlery
Overview
Honshu - Damascus Broadsword with Scabbard
The Honshu Broadsword melds time-tested design with modern material and construction to create a modern reinvention of classic medieval sword design. The sharpened blade is crafted from Damascus steel which was skillfully and artfully folded by the bladesmith to produce the vibrant ripple-like patterning seen throughout the blade. The blade is durably mounted into a hilt with an antiqued steel crossguard and pommel and a modern no-slop moisture-resistant grip of robust thermoplastic rubber. The sword comes with a scabbard of black-finished wood which is completed with a antiqued stainless steel chape and a leather belt hanger.
Please Note: This product tends to have a slightly loose guard and it is a common enough issue that it cannot be considered a defect and is representative of standard level of quality.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Pommel
- Nut and Integrated
- Overall Length
- 43 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 33 5/8"
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Weight
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- Edge
- Moderately Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 5/8"
- Thickness
- 5.9 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 47.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 6"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in the Honshu Damascus Broadsword? Common Question
It has a sharpened Damascus steel blade, an antiqued steel crossguard and pommel, and a moisture‑resistant thermoplastic rubber grip. The scabbard is black-finished wood with an antiqued stainless chape and leather belt hanger.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
It is a robust, modern broadsword with a point of balance at about 3 5/8 inches from the guard, offering a forward-driven feel suitable for cutting.
Q Is the edge sharp from the factory? Common Question
The blade comes moderately sharp; optional sharpening services can make it keener.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
As a battle-ready, sharpened sword, it is suited for controlled cutting practice on appropriate targets. It is not suitable for full-contact reenactment.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 43 1/2 in, blade length 33 5/8 in, width 47.3 mm, thickness 5.9–4 mm, grip 6 in, and weight approx. 4 lb 1 oz.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
The blade is mounted to an antiqued steel guard and integrated/nutted pommel with a textured thermoplastic rubber grip designed to resist moisture and slippage.
Q Does it have any known fit issues? Common Question
Units may exhibit a slightly loose guard; this is common to the model and not treated as a defect by the seller.
Q Where is it manufactured and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by United Cutlery (Honshu) in China.
Q How should I care for a Damascus blade? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled after handling; avoid prolonged moisture exposure and wipe dry before sheathing to preserve the etched pattern.
The Maker
United Cutlery
United Cutlery is known in the industry for its creativity and innovative product designs. They differentiate themselves by offering exclusive designs, patented mechanisms, and exclusive brands. United Cutlery produces a wide assortment of hunting, camping, fishing, military, utility, collectible, and fantasy knives, though we are most concerned with their exclusive fantasy sword designs and their ever growing list of licensed movie replicas. United Cutlery holds the license to reproduce swords from the Lord Of the Rings trilogy, as well as Blade and many more. Most of United Cutlery’s products are made in Taiwan by master craftsmen to very high quality standards.
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Sword is amazing. I’m not sure what a sword’s weight is supposed to feel like, as an amateur, but I’d say it’s comfortably balanced and it’s weight is centered the midway point between the pommel and the tip of the blade itself. It’s sharpened out the gate very nicely, and the tactical grip feel is very nice. Tested on some pumpkins and tree branches and it keeps its edge nicely. Only complaint would be that the metal tip of the scabbard is very simply glued on. Leave it anywhere that gets too warm and it’ll pop right off.
This is my first sharp and my first purchase here. I am extremely happy with the quality. This is an extrmely well made sword for the price range. The polyurethane grip I haven’t seen on many historical sword frames, but I love it. Its durable even compared to leather and corded grips. The sharpening was definitely worth it and I received it relatively quickly considering the sharpening team was on vacation during order processing. I would absolutely buy this exact sword again if I needed to replace it for some reason. Again, for the price range, I cant spot any imperfections other than a minor spot on the crossguard that is easily polished out, which is pretty impressive compared to the quality I would have accepted. 5 well-earned stars on this little gem.
Requested the sharpening service along with my purchase and I can tell you, this thing is extremely sharp. Absolutely awesome sword. Was cutting through full two liters like a lazer.