Circa 850 - 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 to produce 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 swords turned up
this lovely Damascus specimen in Finland. It has the lobed
pommel loved by the Norsemen, but the cross guard contrasts
slightly with the typical downcurved versions. The early style
blade is well-suited to the quick, slashing blows of the Viking
warrior. Our version is made by Windlass Steelcrafts® of high
carbon Damascus steel. Blade is polished with the fuller etched
to show the Damascus construction of the blade. Pommel and cross
guard 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. Can be seen in Records
Of The Medieval Sword on pg. 83 by Ewart Oakeshott. Can
be sharpened for additional fee.
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