Marquenching® or martempering of steel consists of quenching the steel in hot oil at 150-175°C, and holding it in the quenching medium until the temperature of the workpiece is essentially uniform and equal to the temperature of the oil. This minimizes or eliminates distortion of the workpiece which occurs from unequal transformation rates normally found in conventional quenching. Tinker Pierce Bastard Sword    $304  Expedited Shipping Available! E-mail service@strongblade.com or call 866-7SWORDS    Please select the model that you would like to purchase, Then click on the Add to Cart button. Tinker Pierce Marquenched Bastard Sword - Sharp   Model# SBCH-TINKER-BASTARD-S  $324       Ships in 3-5 days   Tinker Pierce Marquenched Fullered Bastard Sword - Sharp   Model# SBCH-TINKER-BASTARD-FS  $326       Ships in 3-5 days   Tinker Pierce Marquenched Bastard Sword - Blunt Theatrical   Model# SBCH-TINKER-BASTARD-B  $304       Ships in 3-5 days   Replacement Blades Tinker Pierce Replacement Blade - Bastard Sharp   Model# SBCH-TINKER-RS-BASTARD  $164       Ships in 3-5 days   Tinker Pierce Replacement Blade - Bastard Sharp Fuller   Model# SBCH-TINKER-RS-BASTARD-FULL  $162       Ships in 3-5 days   Tinker Pierce Replacement Blade - Bastard Blunt   Model# SBCH-TINKER-RB-BASTARD  $144       Ships in 3-5 days

Did you know that Greek Hoplite soldiers placed their best fighters in the front and back of their formations? The ones in the front were placed there to meet their enemies first and hopefully drive them backward. The ones in the rear were there to make sure none of their fellow soldiers decided to break formation and run. Strongblade has a large selection of Greek swords, Greek Weapons and Greek Armor.