Above all else, sword was the mark of a warrior in the Viking age. Difficult to make, and therefore rare and expensive, very few men were armed with swords. A sword might have been the most expensive item that a man owned. In the Icelandic Laxdaela saga (1245AD) it was said it to be worth a half mark of gold, which was equivalent to sixteen milk cows, a very substantial sum.

Hand-forged from carbon steel, our Viking sword has a beautiful double-edged, fullered blade. The hilt fittings are brass with a wooden grip. Wooden, bound scabbard.

Two options available: *Plain sheath *Leather bound hatch sheath

DIMENSIONS Overall Length: Sheathed - 990mm Unsheathed - 910mm Blade Length - 760mm Hilt Length - 150mm Guard Width - 130mm Blade Width - 48mm (at widest point) POB - 200mm Weight: Sheathed - 1.70kg Unsheathed - 1.20kg

Please note this sword is handcrafted and measurements will vary from piece to piece.