Viking Zwaard 9e - 10e eeuws
Battle Ready Viking sword.
This Viking sword was used by Viking warriors from northern Europe in the time from the 9th to the 11th century. It corresponds with the type K after Petersen.
The blades were usually imported from the Franco-Germanic territories.
The hilts were made by the Nordic craftsmen.
Source: Eduard Wagner (ISBN: 80-86858-03-0)
Specifications of the Viking sword:
Blade from spring steel CSN 14260 (Din 54SiCr6 | GOST 60S2CHA)
Hardness of the blade 54-56 HRC
milled and ground blade
hilt decorated with ornaments
871 mm Overall length
692 mm Blade length
45 mm Blade width at base
119 mm Length of the cross-guard
1520 g Approx. weight
This type of swords was used by the Viking warriors in the time from 9th to 11th century.
The blades originated often in the Frankish-Germanic territories, the hilts were usually made by Nordic craftsmen.
Specifications vary from piece to piece; all stated data are to be understood as approximate.
The blade is made out of hardened and tempered high carbon spring steel that is not stainless.
The guard and pommel is made of steel.
The practical | battle-ready version of this sword has a blunt edge ( 2-3 mm ) and rounded point.
Such sword was designed to be drawn in a battle or in a stage combat show.