5 twisted rods on each side of the core arranged 3:2 and 2:3 to make each side a bit different and two additional rods to make the edges.
Length is 31.5 inches for the blade. Weight 1.2 kilograms blade. 5.8 cm width at the base tapering to 4 cm. 5 mm thick at the base tapering to 3 mm.
A bit on the longish-side of historical samples.
Type H hilt made of laminated iron and copper.

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Wow - that's stunning!

Brilliant!
Amazing!
Wow!
I'm afraid I will need to see this one in person to fully comprehend what you've done here. I'll send you my address....I'm sure your customer will understand.
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You are being a bad boy, George. I might just have to do it. :D

I love that pattern...its like nothing I have ever seen. Great accomplishment and a beautiful sword.

Visually stunning Blade. Someone is very lucky!