Two weapons manufactured in Solingen during the 19th. century were examined metallograph-ically and chemically whereby the mechanical properties were found to correspond with those of a fine lamellar Pearlite. The manufacturing process was then simulated using a modern type of steel with a chemical composition as close as possible to that used in the manufacture of the original two swords, whereby a material with almost the same properties was able to be produced.
See Full PDF See Full PDFThe present article examines the metallographic structure of a parade sword which was manufactured in the Royal Manufactory of Toledo, Spain, around the year 1851. The sword formed part of a cavalry officer‘s uniform. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) were employed for an examination. It was possible to demonstrate the outstanding workmanship in the manufacture of the sword, which consisted of two steels of different carbon contents which were welded together by hot forging. This also explains the excellent mechanical properties of the sword and the top-class historical reputation of weapons for cut and thrust from the Royal Manufactory of Toledo. Bilingual german - english
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The present article examines the metallographic structure of a parade sword which was manufactured in the Royal Manufactory of Toledo, Spain, around the year 1851. The sword formed part of a cavalry officer's uniform. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) were employed for an examination. It was possible to demonstrate the outstanding workmanship in the manufacture of the sword, which consisted of two steels of different carbon contents which were welded together by hot forging. This also explains the excellent mechanical properties of the sword and the top-class historical reputation of weapons for cut and thrust from the Royal Manufactory of Toledo.
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In: L. Deutscher/ M. Kaiser /S. Wetzler (Hrsg.), The Sword: Form and Thought. [Proceedings of the second Sword Conference 19/20 November 2015 Deutsches Klingenmuseum Solingen] (Woodbridge 2019) 61-88.
Throughout history armour and weapons have been not merely the preserve of the warrior in battles and warfare, but potent symbols in their own right (the sword of chivalry, the heraldic shield) representing the hunt and hall as well as the battlefield. This series aims to provide a forum for critical studies of all aspects of arms and armour and their technologies, from the end of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the modern world; both new research and works of synthesis are encouraged.
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