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.
Travis Brandt (verified owner) –
Excellent sword. The weight distribution makes it very nimble, even in one hand. It is light in the swing with just the slightest hint of heft from the leaf shape. The “sweet spot” is right in the center of the widest part of the blade, perfect for cutting. The guard and pommel are brushed steel while the blade has a satin finish. The grip is extremely tightly bound with no gaps at the guard or pommel. The cord impressions and rings are well pronounced and solid. The top half of the grip, below the guard, is rectangular and slightly thin on the distal side, while the bottom half of the grip becomes much fuller. The scabbard is well matched to the blade with a snug but not overly tight fit and there is no rattle. The leather of the scabbard is fitted and molded just as well as the leather of the handle. The only criticism I would make would be the finish around the opening of the guard around the blade; all the lines of the sword are machine perfect except where they had to grind out a little extra material for the blade to fit into the guard.