Functional sword from the Vendel era 0116041200

Functional sword from the Vendel period

If you are a history enthusiast and love discovering and collecting ancient historical weapons, then you might want to consider adding the 0116041200 Vendel Period Functional Sword to your collection. This beautiful Vendel period sword is inspired by a finely crafted and richly decorated find excavated from a ship grave at the ship cemetery near Uppsala, Sweden. It has sumptuous and intricate detailing and is believed to have been the prestige weapon of a 7th/8th century Swedish chieftain, nobleman or elite warrior.

The sword is approximately 89.5 centimetres long, with a double-edged blade forged from high-quality EN45 spring steel. The edges are not sharpened, but the sword is durable and sturdy. Additionally, it features a 9 centimetre long guard and a generously sized pommel, both made from brass. The handle of the sword is made from high-quality wood and is covered in brown leather for better comfort and grip.

The sword's antique brass finish is accented by contrasting tinned brass bands that give it an authentic Vendel-era look. The pommel cap is inlaid with red enamel that replicates genuine garnets. Additionally, the pommel is composed of several parts riveted together, like many other original examples from this time period.

The sword comes complete with a brown leather and wood scabbard with wooden suspension loop and antiqued brass chape. The sword is not a battle-ready weapon, but it makes for a spectacular collector's item and decoration/display. It is also a perfect, authentic accessory to complement your costume.

It is essential to understand that this sword is a collector's, decorative and display item and is not suitable for combat reenactment. The Vendel sword is also available in a Damascus steel version in our shop (product number 0116041201).

Details:

- Material: EN45 spring steel blade (high carbon steel, not stainless), brass guard and pommel, leather-wrapped wooden handle.

- Total length: approx. 89.5cm.

- Blade length: approx. 73 cm.

- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm).

- Handle length: approx. 16.5 cm (grip approx. 11 cm).

- Max. blade width: approx. 5 cm.

- Balance point: approx. 11.5 cm from the guard.

- Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather sheath and brass fittings.

- Weight without sheath: approx. 1.4kg

- Weight with sheath: approx. 1.8 kg.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and may show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend that you maintain the blade and sheath regularly, for example by using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideal for the care of steel.

At EspadasYMás we have the best Viking swords on the market, both real and functional Viking swords as well as for display. Perfect to match a fantastic Viking shield. A great option for cosplay, Viking costumes, historical reenactment, etc. Raise your sword in the name of Odin and the rest of the Aesir and Vanir. Valhalla!

We also have in our store the best medieval swords, rapiers, Roman swords, swords of the Cid, swords of Toledo etc.