{"product_id":"noorse-viking-sax-10de-eeuw","title":"Viking sword Petersen type G, semi-sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis single-edged Viking sword is a replica of a 9th century original, found in Eastern Norway. What particularly distinguishes this sword from 9th-10th century originals is the distinctive shape of the cross-guard and pommel. This sword is a Petersen type G and was used between \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e790 and 850 AD. Petersen type G swords are a fairly rare group. Only a few examples have been found. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVarious 9th century Viking swords had a single-edged blade. This tradition stemmed from long Germanic sax and would disappear after the introduction of Christianity in the 10th to 12th century. In Viking times, swords were exceptionally expensive and single-edged swords were cheaper to produce. Additionally, the broad back of the sword could be used to rest on the body, which was advantageous for cavalry purposes or when the bearer had to hold a sword for extended periods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the time this sword was used, the Viking world was in full motion. Vikings from the Baltic Sea area sailed down the Dnieper and Volga rivers where they played a role in Russia and Ukraine. They were hired as professional bodyguards by the Byzantine Empire (Varangian guards). In a series of campaigns, Harald Fairhair united Norway under his rule. This was also the time of colonization of Iceland and the establishment of many Viking settlements in Ireland, Scotland and on the Isle of Man. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This sax is made of 9260 spring steel and comes with a leather scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51010500788552,"sku":"116700600","price":99.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_59b85b07-d5b8-4f43-8747-5e2550547266.jpg?v=1753609406","url":"https:\/\/www.celticwebmerchant.com\/en-pt\/products\/norse-viking-seax-10th-century","provider":"Celtic WebMerchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}