Metallographic examination and reconstruction of the 6th century lombardic sword from Kyjov
- 11 January 2017
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Vol. 32 (7-8), 885-899
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2017.1279327
Abstract
A Lombardic cemetery dating to the late Migration Period was excavated at Kyjov (Czech Republic) in 2010, and inter alia a warrior’s grave no.881, which had never been looted, was uncovered there. The burial included a sword, which was subjected to a detailed conservation survey and then to metallographic examination. Further technological information was obtained by the production of a replica of the sword. The weapon can be characterized as a pattern-welded sword, with cutting edges and an inner core of steel. Construction and heat treatment of the sword are discussed in a broader context of 5th–7th century swords and sword-making. Experimental reconstruction of the sword shows that historical pattern-welded composites reveal a clear pattern after being exposed to controlled corrosion in vinegar vapor.Keywords
Funding Information
- Czech Science Foundation (P405/12/2289)
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