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Damascus Longclaw Metal Details

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Couple things…

1. The Damascus Longclaw will be a limited edition of 100 pcs.

2. The damascus is made by taking 1065 and 1045 steel sandwiched together and then folded repeatedly upon itself until it reaches 2,160 layers.

22 Responses to “Damascus Longclaw Metal Details”

Jacques Says:
October 20th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Real Garnets for the eyes? *crosses fingers*
Daithi Says:
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Is Damascus steel live? like, is this combat quality, or just a more expensive decorative sword?
valyrian Says:
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
“Combat quality” is a somewhat subjective phrase.

Generally though, people who want combat quality, want high carbon steel that is at least 1045 (higher being better). In this case as mentioned above this damascus is part 1045 and part 1065. That, coupled with the laying process, makes the metal very very strong, with the ability to hold a very sharp edge.

If you’d want to play fight with your $600 collectible, that is your decision, but if you needed to, if the wildlings were pouring over the Wall and it was just you between them and Winterfell, you’d find the damascus version far more useful than the regular edition.
James Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Any idea as to the ETA of the Damascus blades?
valyrian Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
April, best guess. Don’t hold me to that. Could be earlier, could be later, too far out to be really firm at this point. They’re being made though.
Beowulf Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Is this still available? Can it be ordered with the “very sharp edge” you said it will hold?
valyrian Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
It is available.

We don’t sharpen them, namely because if they’re unsharpened they’re easier to get through foreign customs.

But, you should be able to get yours sharpened locally after you receive it, there are plenty of tool or knife sharpening businesses out there.
Cybrarian Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Will the Damascus blade require frequent care to avoid rusting?
valyrian Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 10:40 am
It depends what you mean by frequent.

It isn’t stainless steel, so you will have to be careful, don’t get it wet, don’t store it somewhere humid, keep fingerprints off it.

But will you have to polish it weekly? No.
Mitch Says:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I was wondering where you were at in terms of reserved copies of the Damascus Longlclaw. I’m definitely going to be buying one, but ws just wondering if I should reserve one now or if I could wait a few weeks to shuffle some funds around.
valyrian Says:
January 16th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
We’re approaching 40.
Bravosi Says:
February 12th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
What number are we up to and when will pre-order for Ice take place.
valyrian Says:
February 14th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
mid 40s

and Ice isn’t going to go up any time soon. At least 2-3months.
Dennis Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Don’t want to derail this Longclaw thread onto Ice but when Ice is up for preorder will you have both regular AND Damascus up or regular first and then Damascus up at some later date?

Thanks
valyrian Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 6:33 am
we’ll do them simultaneously.
Dabear Says:
February 26th, 2010 at 11:13 am
How much will damascus longclaw weigh? and i didnt see the weight for regular longclaw either, whats the weight on that one as well?
Ryan Wilson Says:
April 12th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
In reference to the tarnishing and rusting comment above, would you be willing to provide instructions for the care of the sword? While new collectors can research this on their own, a note from the manufaturer citing particular care for the sword would be preferred.
Ron Says:
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Are the damascas Longclaw swords still scheduled for July delivery? I ordered one and can’t wait to get it!
valyrian Says:
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
To actually be in your hands, probably August, and we’re only getting a partial shipment, so the people who’ve only just ordered will not have it fulfilled from this shipment.
Bob Says:
June 30th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
What type of tang is used for this sword?
valyrian Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
The tang extends the full length of the grip but at the end of the grip is then welded to a threaded bar so that the decorative hilt can be attached.
Peter Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 5:04 am
Will the damascus version handle the same as the wallhanger version?

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