Product description
This exquisite one-handed sword from the Viking era is a replica of a discovery made in 1874 at the archaeological site of Gnёzdovo, near Smolensk, Russia, during the excavation of burial mound C-15. The original, dating back to the 9th to 10th century, was remarkably well-preserved in the ground, near the urn containing the cremated remains of its presumed owner. One side of the blade bore the inscription +ULFBERH+T, while the other side featured a series of vertical lines and volutes, the meaning of which remains unknown to this day. According to the Petersen typology for Viking swords, this sword is classified as Type E1. This specific variant is characterized by the embellishment of the hilt with simple ornaments: the guard and pommel were adorned with numerous holes arranged in a checkerboard pattern. This reconstruction boasts a straight, double-edged blade made of hardened carbon steel 1060 with a wide, long fuller. The engravings are replicas of the markings found on the original blade. The handle consists of a short brass guard, a wooden grip tightly wrapped with leather, and a brass pommel. The sword features a riveted pommel and a full tang construction. This early medieval sword comes with a snug-fitting, brown wooden/leather scabbard adorned with fittings in an antique finish (max. belt width 6 cm).
Details:
Blade material: 1060 carbon steel (not rustproof), heat treated
Rockwell hardness of the blade: approx. 48 – 52 HRC
Semi-sharp blade, not suitable for sword fighting
Grip material: Wood with brown leather wrapping, guard and pommel made of brass with steel wire inlays
Total length: approx. 97 cm
Blade length: approx. 79 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 5 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
Handle length: approx. 18 cm (handle section approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 5.8 cm
Point of balance: approx. 11 cm below cross-guard
Includes wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and brass fittings with antique finish
Weight without scabbard: approx. 1.8 kg
Weight with scabbard: approx. 2.4 kg
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 2500 *
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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