Product description
The spear was a favored weapon during the Viking Age. The sheer number and variety of surviving examples led to spears being used more often than swords, as they were not only easier, but also much cheaper to manufacture. Although some Norse sagas suggest that so-called chop spears existed (e.g. the Njála saga, a 13th century Icelandic saga in which the warrior Gunnar Hámundarson wields such a spear or atgeir), to date there is no archaeological evidence of this specific weapon. Since there are no actual surviving originals (or parts thereof), reconstructions are based on interpretations of written sources from the late Middle Ages and can only give an idea of what such long weapons may have looked like. If this spear or lance did indeed exist, it provided greater reach than swords and axes in hand-to-hand combat. Not only was he effective at thrusting, but he could also deliver cutting and hooking blows, as the name implies. This large Viking-age spearhead (approximately 64 cm / 25.2 inches long) is made of hardened EN45 carbon steel. The broad, leaf-shaped blade is approximately 50 cm (19.7 in) long, tapering towards the tip, and has a distinctive raised edge along the center for added strength. With two pre-drilled holes it can be attached to the wooden shaft of your choice to create your very own Viking spear or lance. Shaft and additional mounting material are not included.
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Details:
Material: tempered EN45 spring steel (high carbon steel, not stainless)
Overall length (incl. socket): approx. 64 cm
Edge: semi-sharp (1 mm), not suitable for battles
Blade length: approx. 50 cm
Max. blade width: approx. 8.8 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm
Length of socket: approx. 14 cm
Inner diameter of socket: approx. 3 cm
Weight: approx. 850 g
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 1000 *
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We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
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This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
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Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
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When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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