Viking Sword - Tenth Century A.D. - The original sword was dredged up from the river Witham.
Viking Sword - Tenth Century A.D. - The original sword was dredged up from the river Witham.
"This sword can be seen in Ian Peirce's "Swords of the Viking Age" page 77 and includes all the original stats and a picture of the original, which we included below.
You can see from the original stats in the book and the stats on our version on how close we came to the original.
The blade of this sword is hand forged from 5160 carbon steel and hand tempered.
The pommel and cross guard is also solid carbon steel with copper diamond inlays, then highly polished.
The handle is wood wrapped in leather. Sword also includes a wood scabbard wrapped in leather with steel accents at throat and tip.
The blade of this sword is hand forged from 5160 carbon steel and hand tempered. It is razor sharp, fully battle ready, and can be used for blade on blade contact or practice cutting.
The pommel and cross guard is also solid carbon steel with copper diamond inlays, then highly polished.
The handle is wood wrapped in leather. Sword also includes a wood scabbard wrapped in leather with steel accents at throat and tip.
Blade length: 30 1/2"
Blade Width near hilt: 2 /12"
Blade Width near tip: 1 5/16"
Blade Thickness near hilt: 1/4"
Blade Thickness near tip: 3/32"
Handle/Hilt length: 6 3/4"
Grip Length: 3 7/8"
Overall: 37 1/4"
Balance Point: 4.25" Below Hilt
Weight: 3 lbs. 3 oz.
