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Celtic Iron age swords became popular in the 8th century B.C.E., and date back to the 12th century B.C.E. In the early periods, these swords were work hardened so they were not much stronger than bronze swords but they were much easier and cheaper to produce. Over time, smiths discovered that he blades could be hardened by adding carbon. Various methods were introduced to distribute the carbon. Most famous was the pattern welded method used in this blade. During the 5th century B.C.E., bronze we nearly completely replaced by iron leading to the Celtic sword. There were two versions of this sword, a long and a short style, both with an anthropomorphic hilt. Ring shaped pommels became popular in the 2nd century and were generally 19in-23in.. Some of the longest were up to 52in. This sword was the precursor for Greek xiphos and Roman gladius swords. This sword is 28in.
