Product description
This beautiful sword from the late Viking Age is a replica of a unique find discovered in 2011 during the archaeological excavation of a Viking burial site in Langeid (Valley of Setesdal, Bygland, Norway) from grave No. 8. The remarkably well-preserved find of iron, gold and silver can now be admired in the Kulturhistorisches Museum in Oslo. The combination of spirals, runes, Latin letters and crosses that lavishly adorn the grip and pommel makes the original, dated about 1030, truly unique. While their exact meaning is still a mystery, some of these motifs clearly carry a Christian message and suggest that this Norse coat of arms was intentionally imbued with Christian symbolism. The dating of the sword (early 11th century, marking the end of Nordic paganism and the beginning of the Christian Middle Ages in Scandinavia) supports this assumption. The one-handed sword was also found together with a broad axe, which showed similarities to other axes from the same period discovered on the Thames in London. Therefore, some experts believe that the sword was brought to Norway from England and may have been the prestige or demonstration weapon of a wealthy warrior (possibly one of King Cnut's men-at-arms). This replica has a blade of EN45 spring steel. The pommel and cross-guard show the symbols and letters that can also be seen in the original. The sword comes with a luxurious leather sheath with a wooden belt loop and brass fittings.
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Details:
Blade material: EN45 spring steel
Grip material: brass and wood
Total length: approx. 96 cm
Blade length: approx. 78 cm
Edge: semi-sharp (1 mm)
Handle length: approx. 18 cm (handle section approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 4,7 cm
Point of balance: approx. 17 cm below cross-guard
Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and brass fittings with antique finish
Max belt width for scabbard: 5 cm
Weight without sheath: approx. 1,3 kg
Weight with sheath: approx. 1,75 kg
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 2500 *
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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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Maintenance & care
Just as with weaponry, you can care for your shoes and leatherware by applying a little Ballistol after cleaning. This prevents the leather from drying out.
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Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
