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Ring Pommel Viking Sword

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$250.95

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The sword has always been a highly personalized weapons, but perhaps never more so than the Viking Age. A great sword was a spectacular investment in money and materials – treasured heirlooms, good blades were passed from father to son. Many swords were given names and personalities – such as Leg Biter Life-Taker and Byrnie-Biter. Masterly crafted swords were so superior to more crudely constructed blades that it was easy to believe that the typically secretive smith who made them had imbued his work with magic, making it quick of draw, fast to strike and holding a keener edge. The success a excellent weapon brought a skilled warrior brought life into the legends they wove around their named blades.

Unlike the axe, spear and bow which had utility purposes outside of battle, the sword was a tool solely in the province of war. Such an expensive and specialized weapon marked its bearer as a professional, dedicated warrior.

Many early Viking swords appear to have a foreign origin – as many blades bear the marks Ulfberht and Ingelrii – two swordsmiths or group of smiths that seem to have been based in the lower Rhine. Perhaps they were regarded as higher quality imports and the amount of blades found bearing their inlaid iron mark is made all the more likely as a more expensive sword was likely to be cared for a longer time then more crude workaday blade. The name must have had some connotation to higher quality, as there are some obvious, cruder forgeries bearing their mark. Even then, con-men made knock-offs of luxury products!

The workmanship and storied legend of the Viking sword made it the likely weapon of champions and heroes in a world of tumult and toil. Even today, that awe of mysticism is preserved in these dark age blades that recall the epic tales and sagas of those that used them.

This sword, inspired by Viking Swords, was made in the Czech Republic. It has a blunt blade of high carbon steel tempered to a 50-52 HRC. The grip is wrapped in leather and the crossguard and pommel are antiqued for an aged appearance. Created for stage combat, the blade edges are thick and blunt.

Please Note: The grip color and the type of leather grip wrap used on this sword can vary – grip colors can vary from brown to black. There may also be variations in hilt style or grip length.

Overall Length35 1/2''
Blade Length27 7/8''
Weight3 lb 1.3 oz
EdgeBlunt
Width49.6 mm
Thickness4 mm - 3 mm
PommelPeened / Welded
P.O.B.3 3/4''
Grip Length4 3/8''
Blade [CSN14260 High Carbon Steel]
ClassSport Combat
CultureViking
Country of OriginCzech Republic

1 review for Ring Pommel Viking Sword

  1. Jeremy Alan Knop

    Not quite as pictured Blade is pretty solid, mice and thick. Grip feels good in the hand. Handles pretty well, has held up to light sparring just fine thus far. Only gets 3 stars though because its pretty different than the picture. The pommel is more of a D shape than circle and is much wider than pictured. The guard is also considerably thinner and longer than pictured and the blade tapers a bit more dramatically that the photos leads one to presume. One of my main reasons for buying this was the aesthetic appeal, so yeah im kinda disappointed in that regard. Otherwise it seems well built.

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