THE GLADIATOR Damascus Sword For Auction Is A Stunning Handmade GLADIATORS Damascus Steel Sword With A Incredible Rose Wood Inlayed Handle. Each blade is created Using 256 Layers Of 1095 and 15N20 High Carbon Steels?????? To Produce A Superior Edge And Maintain A High Tensile Strength In the Steel. The Hilt, Cross &; Handle Are Made Of Select 1095 Layered Under HIGH QUALITY Rose Wood To Give The Blade A Wonderful Sheen In The Light. Damascus Steel Blade with 256 Layers on it. HARDNESS 56-60 H R C Handle: 1095 With Inlayed Rose Wood View photos for further details.