Generation 2 battle-ready swords are made of 3/16" high carbon spring steel with a full hefty tang. The pommels and cross guards are made from polished solid steel or brass. These swords have been thoroughly tested in both cutting 2"x4" wood boards and in live steel combat (hit blade on blade) without breaking or bending!

For many years sword manufacturers have been producing swords 'loosely' based on historical swords. Generation 2 has made a consorted effort to change that mentality and has become the forerunner in re-creating swords that actually existed in the past. The new Generation 2 Swords are replicas of actual museum pieces with the same characteristics; strong tangs and sharp hand forged tempered blades. All of the new models have penned pommels (the tang runs through the pommel and is pounded flat).

Generation 2 swords come with a razor sharp edge (except for the blunt battle ready collection or where noted) these swords are ideal for heavy cutting and if dulled extreme blade on blade contact. Though not as thin as many of their historical counterparts Gen2 swords are designed for heavier use than those used historically. A medieval knight would never dream of using his sword to cut down a tree or hit edge to edge with another sword. For more information on the use of swords please see our Sword use Section.

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