This Leaf Bladed Bastard Sword by Valiant Armoury is a highly functional sword from their premium Craftsman Series line of swords. Lively, responsive and capable of deep and decisive cutting, the sharpened blade of this sword has appleseed geometry edges which not only give the sword a fine edge, but a durable and damage-resistant one as well. The blade is 6150 high carbon steel which was well-tempered a 52 HRc hardness. The steel was normalized twice over before tempering to evenly distribute its carbon content to improve grain structure and optimize the blade for even and consistent results during heat treatment to ensure that the blade is evenly tempered well throughout.
The crossguard and pommel are crafted from steel and the blade is sturdily mounted into the hilt with a hot peen over the pommel for an altogether robust construction. The expertly-contoured grip is made from hardwood and then firmly bound with top quality green-dyed leather. Included with the sword is a premium quality Valiant Armoury scabbard which is crafted from wood and expertly bound in form-fitting matching green leather. To knotted anchoring points of brown leather with metal buckles fasten the scabbard to the included sword belt and allow for the belt hangers to adjust the height and angle by which the sword is slung from the belt. The belt itself is crafted from thick, durable and high quality leather and is completed with an antiqued metal buckle. The tongues of all buckles are crafted from steel for improved durability.
Matthew Stewart (verified owner) –
Bought it and returned it the next day – highly disappointing, especially considering the price point. The grip is very thin and the edges of the pommel and guard are sharp. It feels like a sports car where the entire budget was spent on making the outside look amazing, but when you get in everything feels like cardboard. It just lacks the polish and care in the details that would make this sword worth the money. You can do better than this product.