Balloon Sword
This was a custom sword for the Balloon King. The blade is hardened and double tempered 80CrV2 steel. The guard and pommel, as well as the scabbard fittings,are sculptural quality silicon bronze. The guard is banzaipeened to the tang and the pommel is hot peened.
Statistics |
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Overall length: |
43 inches |
Blade length: |
31.75 inches |
Blade width at widest point: |
2.5 inches tapering to 1.25 at 4 inches from the tip |
Blade thickness at base: |
.28 inches tapering to .19 at 4 inches from the tip |
Cross width: |
9.5 inches |
Grip length: |
7 7/8 inches |
POB measured from end of grip: |
3 inches |
Weight: |
4 pounds 14 ounces |
This sword is not available but a similar sword could be commissioned. A sword and scabbard like this would be in the $5000 range.
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