Viking Swords

For the Vikings, the sword was an object of special importance, passed down from generation to generation. It was taken as a trophy in wars and quite often even given a proper name. For the enemies of these fearsome warriors, the Viking sword also held special significance, as its enormous size and weight meant it could kill with a single blow. This fact was well known at the time, leading to horrifying stories that instilled fear and terror throughout the world. Viking swords were very expensive combat weapons, so owning one indicated the high social status of its owner.

Characteristics of Viking swords

As we mentioned earlier, the Viking sword was a long sword, typically measuring about 90 cm. Its weight was quite high, reaching up to 1.5 kg. Despite this, they were one-handed swords. You can imagine how strong a warrior had to be to wield this deadly weapon!

The blade of Viking swords was straight, double-edged and grooved, although single-edged versions also existed. At the hilt, the blade was thicker and narrowed towards the tip of the sword. The tip was very dull, as these ancient weapons were designed to cut the enemy, not to pierce them.

The hilt of Viking swords was short. They were often carefully decorated with runes and symbols, sometimes gold was used. The hilt was usually made of wood or horn. The pommel of the Viking sword was usually lobed or triangular in shape.

But the most remarkable feature of a Viking sword is the material from which the blade was made, which surprised archaeologists and historians for centuries. Until recently, it was believed that in the Viking age there was no technology to forge a metal as pure as that from which the barbarians' swords were made. These swords contained hardly any slag, and also had three times more carbon than the metals typically manufactured during this historical period.

In this category, we have prepared a careful selection of Viking swords, magnificent replicas made with the best materials.