CATEGORY-A
These are the best carbon steel quality blades, perfectly balanced well as being tempered to withstand the heaviest fighting.
Recommended for professionals that use them regularly.
Blade hardness depends on the types and treatment of steel and they can be:
- Carbon steel CSN 14260 (DIN 54 SiCr 6): 44-48 HRC
- EN45 carbon steel heat treatment: 50 HRC or greater
- Carbon Steel 5160: 50 HRC or greater
- Other types of steel: 50 HRC or greater
Full Tang: welded or screwed to the pommel
CATEGORY-B
Good quality carbon steel blades, perfectly balanced well as being tempered to support fighting but with slightly less hardness. These models are usually more flexible and light.
They can only be used against swords in this category and if possible the same manufacturer. Never use these swords against Category A as they are susceptible to irreversible damage.
Recommended for ambitious beginners and professionals.
Blade hardness depends on the types and treatment of steel and they can be:
- Carbon steel EN45 heat treatment: 48-50 HRC
- Carbon steel AISI 1090: 48-50 HRC
- Carbon Steel 5160: 50 HRC
- Other types of steel: 44 HRC or greater
Full Tang: welded or screwed to the pommel
CATEGORY-C
Tempered carbon steel blades, good quality but may not be well balanced, in addition with generally less hardness. Due to the quality of manufacture and test, these swords are considered functional weapons but not with the guarantees to be used in combat.
Never use these swords in contact with other swords or objects. They can be used exclusively for training and can perform basic movements. They are also ideal for wearing as a complement or to expose them.
Recommended for recreationists or collectors who wish to have a real gun.
Full Tang: welded or screwed to the pommel
The use and enjoyment of any functional sword classified in any of the above categories will be personal and exclusive responsibility of the person using them.