| Swords of Honor will now carry the quality | | | | connects to the pommel (not the thin rod used |
| made swords called Generation 2. These | | | | in most all swords). Although they are |
| swords will include Roman Gladius swords, | | | | historically correct in appearance, |
| Scottish swords, Celtic swords, Crusader | | | | specifications were set to produce a sword |
| swords, Viking swords, Movie and Fantasy | | | | that could withstand the riggers of steel to |
| swords, and more. Also, a very special | | | | steel and not produce a failure.The first |
| limited edition "Iron Mistress" is now | | | | test was on several 2"x 4"s standing up and |
| available in limited quantities.The | | | | split them with no marring on the blade. The |
| manufacturer is now producing the new swords | | | | second test was on a 2"x 4" cross ways |
| (unlike any they have ever produced) with all | | | | resting on a solid rest and striking straight |
| new specifications, and a new tempering | | | | down. It did not cut all the way through, but |
| process that will truly make the Generation2* | | | | it did cut deep and again did not mar the |
| swords ready to win the Steel-to-SteelSM | | | | blade or edge. Then the ultimate test was |
| challenge. Each piece of the sword or knife | | | | Steel-to-Steel *, with 9 good blows. These |
| and each scabbard it made and fit for just | | | | tests resulted in NO breakage or looseness |
| that piece, not mass produced and mass | | | | developing in the blade, tang, or handle of |
| assembled. Each one is meticulously done, but | | | | the swords.* Steel to Steel Swords is the |
| yes at different specialized stations.All | | | | Service mark of Generation2 / Imperial Co., |
| tangs are a continuation of the blade that | | | | Inc. |
| runs completely through the handle and | | | | |