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Damascus Viking Sword
Damascus Viking Sword Ref: MR-500262
Often overlooked by modern sword lovers is the tremendous amount of stress placed on a sword blade during battle. Early Viking swords were forged from layers of iron interwoven with strands of steel, which produced a very tough sword. Although iron was a tougher material than bronze, it would frequently bend. Damascus, or pattern-welded steel, was used to make the blade strong enough to withstand the rigors of combat. Excavations of a number of circa 850-900 Viking sites in Finland turned up this lovely damascus specimen. It has the lobed pommel loved by the Norsemen, but the crossguard contrasts slightly with the typical down-curved versions. The early-style blade is well-suited to the quick, slashing blows of the Viking warrior. Our version is made of high carbon damascus steel. Blade is polished with the fuller etched to show the damascus construction of the blade. Pommel and crossguard are steel. Grip is leather-wrapped wood. Scabbard is wood covered in leather, with steel mounts. This is a true fighting sword, and one that any Viking would be proud to carry in battle.

Overall - 36"

Blade - 31 3/8" long, 1 3/4" wide

Weight - 2 lbs.

Can be seen in "Records Of the Medieval Sword" by Ewart Oakeshott (page 83).

Price: $375.00 (Excluding MA Sales Tax at 5%)


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