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