The Throden cayosin (Literally translated to " Many blade " in the old tongue) is a double-edged, single-hand sword used by the sea-faring peoples of Osea-Yuktobania. It is a secondary battlefield weapon for the sea-faring armies after the spear or javelin. This blade is generally about 50–60 cm long. The throden cayosin sometimes has a midrib, or is diamond or lenticular in cross-section. It is generally hung from a baldric under the left arm.
The Throden cayosin leaf shaped design lent itself to both cutting and thrusting. The design has most likely been in existence since the appearance of the first forges to excel in weapon making within the Federal Republic. Early blades in bronze and iron were suitable for a leaf shape due to the softness of the metals in comparison to steel. Later, bronze swords took over as they were more easily formed into a leaf shape than iron swords. The next evolution of the blade was that of steel, oil quenched and then tempered twice for hardness, shaped in the form of a leaf and yet being reasonably lighter then it's predecessors because of the folding technique.
Specs:
Weight: 1115g (2lb7oz)
Overall Length: 845mm (33.2”)
Blade Length: 615mm (24.2”)
Grip Length: 172mm (6.8”)
Point of Balance: 55mm (2.2”)
Centre of Percussion (sweet spot): ~32cm ( 12.5”) from guard
Hilt Node of Percussion: ~7cm (2.75”) behind guard
Blade Width: Shoulder 60mm > Waist 35mm > Belly 56mm
Blade Thickness: Shoulder 6mm > Sweet Spot 4.5mm > 3cm behind tip 2.6mm
Materials:
Blade: 9260 Spring Steel , Oil Quenched then Tempered Twice for hardness, ~ 52Rc
Grip: Beech Core with Sheepskin Wrap
Pommel and Guard: Mild Steel
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