Pattern Welded Suontaka
This sword is a re-creation of the historical grave sword unearthed from the Suontaka grave in southern Finland. The blade is pattern welded 1080/15n20/80CrV2 high carbon steel and has been hardened and tempered. Guard and pommel are sculptural quality silicon bronze. Pommel is keyed and hot peened to the tang. The scabbard has a wood core with leather covering and bronze fittings.
Statistics
Overall length: 38 inches
Blade length: 31 inches
Blade width at widest point: 2.25 inches tapering to 1.5 at 4 inches from the tip
Blade thickness at base: .225 inches tapering to .135 at 3.5 inches from tip
Cross width: 5.25 inches
Grip length: 3.75 inches
POB measured from end of grip: 5.75 inches
Weight: 3 pounds 7 ounces
COP: 21 inches from the grip
This sword and scabbard was a custom commissioned set and is not available. A similar sword without a scabbard would be $4100. A similar scabbard would be $1300.