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Product description
Viking swords were derived from the German types of spathae, swords from the Iron Age.
These swords were quite long, with solid protection and a strong blade. Historians presume them to be the predecessors of later knight swords, and they were traded across Europe. A Viking sword typically featured a wavy pommel with three lobes, long straight edges, a wide fuller, and a short grip — kept short for greater speed. Many Viking swords were decorated with inscriptions or images.
The original of this replica was found in South Sweden and is now part of the collection of the Statens Museum in Stockholm. The pommel, cross-guard, and part of the blade are richly decorated. The grip features irregular ribs for a secure hold and is partly finished in silver. The blade is made from hardened 420 stainless steel, with 0.4 to 0.5% carbon steel, 12 to 14% chrome, and a Rockwell Scale Hardness of HRC 50. The sword measures 95 cm in length.
This sword is a Petersen type Z.
