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Largest Selection of Hand Forged Swords & Daggers in New South Wales
Over 70 Varieties
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Weight:
1.48 kg
Overall length:
93 cm
Blade length:
77 cm
Grip length:
12 cm
Guard width:
11. 4 cm
SHARP
Free Postage Australia & New Zealand
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THE NUMBER OF SHIPS INCREASES, THE ENDLESS FLOOD OF VIKINGS BEGINS TO GROW … THEY OVERRUN ALL THAT LIES BEFORE THEM AND NONE CAN WITHSTAND THEM. – Ermentarius, Frankish Monk
NEVER BEFORE HAS SUCH TERROR APPEARED … NOR WAS IT THOUGHT THAT SUCH AN INROAD FROM THE SEA COULD BE MADE. Alcuin, on the sack of Lindisfarne, 793
The cult of Odin, the one-eyed god of war, stressed the importance of a warrior dying heroically in battle rather than shamefully in bed. Odin’s most enthusiastic devotees were the Berserkers, who, with the aid of drugs and alcohol, would work themselves up into a trancelike fury before battle. They had the strange habit of howling and chewing the edge of their shields before battle. Some Viking chieftains banned the cult, whereas others tolerated the Berserkers erratic behaviour and used them as shock troops. Viking Warriors fought from as far north as Greenland to as far south as Syria. From the late tenth century they were formed into the Byzantine emperor’s elite Varangian Guard, and their ferocity helped the Byzantines keep Muslim invaders at bay for centuries. Their wild partying was as much an object of astonishment to their sophisticated hosts as their fierceness in combat. But it was for strength and loyalty that they were prized and liberally rewarded.
-o-It was once popular to call this period the "Dark Ages". It was widely assumed that this time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Middle Ages was one of uncultured barbarism. While this was indeed a period of widespread war and violence it was also a time of rich cultural development. In recent decades archeological discoveries have yielded works in metal, textiles, and architecture that clearly show the supposed dark times to be just as diverse as anything before, or after it. Just as the age that spawned it is complex, so is the Viking sword.
As with most other things, the Viking sword is a seemingly simple, yet complex, subject. Slight variations lead to a huge variety in terms of shape and volume. The term "Viking" is a descriptor used to denote a wide variety of people from the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Like the warriors who used them, Viking swords display the same variety. Fortunately for sword enthusiasts this mass of style has been categorized into several useful typologies. The preeminent typology concerning the Viking sword was written in 1919, in Oslo Norway, by Dr. Jan Petersen. Petersen concerned himself mainly with variations in hilt design and style, believing that Viking sword blade design did not deviate enough to warrant comment. Nevertheless, Petersen's study is exhaustive enough that everything written since is based upon it. In 1927 R.E.M. Wheeler published his own typology in England. Wheeler's work is really a condensing of Petersen's 26-member typology into a more streamlined 9-member group. Wheeler used examples found in the British Isles to formulate his system. In 1991 Alfred Geibig published a study, which focuses on sword types, and material, found in western Germany. The one important feature that sets Geibig apart from his peers is his blade typology. Geibig created a typology of Viking blade design based on the features of length and profile taper, as well as fuller and point design.
This Viking Sword is based on several swords that date from the tenth century, late in the Viking Age. The most famous of these is a sword that is housed in the British Museum in London. This sword is possibly the most recognizable survivor from the Viking Age. Photographs of it have been featured in nearly every book dealing with Viking arms. (Shown on pages 77-79 in Swords of the Viking Age, as well as pg. 26, X.8, of Oakeshott’s Records of the Medieval Sword.) This excellent sword was found in the River Witham opposite Monks Abbey, Lincoln, England in October 1848. This sword was our main inspiration. It shares the Witham sword's sleek lines and bold proportions. Our hilt design is a variation of Petersen's Type S, as well as Wheeler's Type 6.
The blade is cleanly finished and very nicely finished. The fuller's profile is sharp and crisp, with no wandering or drifting of its outer edges. The blade features an edge geometry that is acute yet substantial enough to give good service. This edge would have been more than sufficient against the mail byrnies and wooden shields in use during the tenth century. Its blade would have done well against the lightly armored warriors of the Viking Age.This design allows for a blade that is an efficient cutter yet still retains the necessary mass for strength, as well as impetus during the cut. The blade is topped off with a serviceable point that would have been effective against the typical body defenses of the period. In spite of this, however, the blade is still a dedicated cutter. The cut was the preferred offensive technique of the period and the design shows this.
It’san agile and efficient cutter that strikes with authority. The sword's grip may be considered by some to be too long. We have been educated to believe that Viking sword grips were very short. However, when examining the grip lengths of the swords listed in Swords of the Viking Age it will be seen that its grip is well within the historic parameters of the type. The sword has several cord risers to ensure a safe grip.
I utilize both the typical "hammer" style grip, as well as the "Viking" method of palming the sword's pommel. I found that both methods gave satisfactory, though very different, results. When using the hammer grip very powerful chopping blows were possible. This is a technique that would have been effective in the close press of a shield wall, where broad movements aren't possible. When palming the pommel longer range slashing cuts should be the norm.
RSolid Brass
Some sword hilts look as if they're solid brass, then a few years down the road when they get an accidental scratch, the so-called brass is revealed to be just a coating and henceforth your sword will look awful. There will be no such problem with this one - the guard and pommel are solid brass. Brass is not a metal meant for a blade, but it is very good for hilts, as it does not have the brittle qualities of steel or cast iron. Sword blades can shatter when brutally impacted, whereas the brass on a hilt will bend slightly rather than snap, after an extreme impact - which means it can always be bent back into shape again afterwards. This is why brass, for many centuries, was commonly used as a standard metal for hilts - even modern military ceremonial/dress swords, such as those used by the U.S. Marines, use this ideal metal for pommels and hand guards.
RHand Forged
This is not a mass-produced blade stamped out of sheet metal, it's 100% guaranteed hand forged. The blade is shaped and delicately curved; created with time honoured classic sword making ingredients: hammer, anvil, fire and sweat - traditionally fired, shaped and polished by skilled artisans. This sword doesn’t just look good in the photo – it will actually look and feel good in your hand. The serious collector should aim for no less than hand-forged blades. Factory-made blades are commonplace, but useless for combat. Even blades factory-produced from 5160 steel are often riddled with slag inclusions. In March 2009, a noted Australian sword expert dismantled and tested one of our standard eBay swords. He wrote: “I was very impressed with its flex- it almost bends to 90 degrees and snaps back without deforming.”
RHistorically Accurate
This design is copied from a museum specimen.
RSharp
This sword has been professionally sharpened.
RFull Tang
Tang is a word of Old Norse origin, meaning a sharp point, tongue, or prong. The tang is an extension of the blade that you don't see because it is hidden underneath the handle. Most swords, if they are of any quality, should already have a full tang and it doesn't need to be advertised. It's something to expect. Nevertheless, we do feel a need to differentiate this item, as 95% of swords on the net are either rat-tails or quarter tangs. Such movie/fantasy pseudo-swords are strictly for decoration only, as the much needed support in the handle is missing. They might look pretty on a wall, but they will slowly (or very quickly) come apart if used in simulated combat.
A quarter or half tang means that the blade is partially imbedded into the hilt and does not form a connection with the pommel. It is more difficult and expensive to create a full tang, as the handle and guard have to be manufactured around each individual sword. The most common modern tang fitting, is the rat-tail. It's aptly named, as this tang has something like the length and thickness of a rat’s tail. Rat-tails are long inner threads which run the length of the handle. They screw into a pommel cap and are spot welded to the end of the blade. If a pommel can be unscrewed, this does not always mean it’s on a rat-tail – but it usually is. Almost all swords made in the People’s Republic of China (the ones most frequently seen on the internet) have a cheap rat-tail. Such tangs create a weak-point in the sword, focusing all of the force onto a tiny little weld.
RWith Scabbard
Supplied with a unique, custom made, hand crafted scabbard.
RCorrect Finish
The blade’s steel is not inappropriately shiny with a mirror finish, but has the authentic bright-gray subdued sheen favoured by enthusiasts.
RCompetitive Pricing
We don’t have the expense of a shop front, so consequently we are able to sell top grade items at very reasonable (wholesale level) prices.
RClear Pricing Policy
We do not mix ridiculously low prices with extortionate “postage”. The price you see is the price you pay – delivered to your door (Australia). Our international air mail fee is less than US$40.00 (below cost) with further 50% reductions for multiple purchases.
RNo Fuss Returns Policy
If you are less than delighted with your purchase, return it to us within seven days, and we will furnish you with a full refund – no questions asked. If the sword arrives damaged, return it to us within seven days, and we will send you another. If you pay by PayPal, your sword is automatically insured against loss. Additional postal insurance is available for $15.00.
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For the sake of convenience and to save some of your valuable time, some relevant feedback is featured below. As all our swords are from the same source and carry the same high specifications, the quoted feedback is completely apt and relatable. Ninety-five percent of our eBay score is due to sales activity. Our eBay clients include erudite sword enthusiasts who have been delighted with our weapons. At the end of the day, we can say whatever we like about our products, but eBay feedback is uneditable and completely in the hands of our valued customers.
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