Viking Sword- Isle Of Eigg 9th C- Tempered Blade

             Viking Sword from the Isle of Eigg with Scabbard, 9th c.-Tempered Blade

This Viking sword is based on a silver-inlaid bronze hilt excavated in 1830 on the Isle of Eigg, on the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Although some blade parts were also found, these no longer survive. The original, detailed burial find is on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Dated to the 9th or early 10th century, this finely crafted piece of Viking history is classified as a Type D according to Petersen's Viking sword typology.

As the blade of the original archaeological piece is missing, a classic Norse shape was chosen for this reconstruction, and this single-handed sword features some of the typical characteristics of a traditional Dark Ages sword.

The straight, double-edged blade is made of tempered EN45 spring steel. It has a broad fuller and unsharpened edges. The hilt, composed of a short, oval guard (approx. 10 cm long and 2 cm thick), a grip tightly overlaid with brown leather and a generously sized pommel, is cast from bronze. The guard and pommel are both richly decorated and closely recreate the highly detailed engraved motifs and patterns of the original artefact. Just like many historical examples of the time, the sword's pommel is a two-part construction. The blade's full tang is threaded to the lower, flat section, and the pommel cap is secured to the base with two rivets. The cap's beautiful detailing is accented by twisted copper wire inlays.

This early medieval one-handed sword comes with a brown wood-and-leather scabbard with antiqued and finely detailed bronze throat, chape and belt loop (max. belt width 6 cm).

Please note that this sword is not a battle ready weapon. It is designed as a collector's or decoration/display piece and therefore not suited for combat reenactment. Apart from its quality as a collectible, it is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume.

Details:
Material: tempered EN45 spring steel blade (high carbon steel, not stainless), bronze hilt with leather- wrapped grip and copper inlays
Overall length: approx. 97 cm
Blade length: approx. 79 cm
Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm (cutting edges approx. 1 mm)
Hilt length: approx. 18 cm (grip approx. 10 cm)
Max. blade width: approx. 4.5 cm
Point of balance: approx. 12 cm from the guard
Incl. wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and bronze fittings
Weight without scabbard: approx. 1.7 kg
Weight with scabbard: approx. 2.2 kg

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

The steel used is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you maintain the blade and the scabbard on a regular basis, for example using an oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.

Please Note:

We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Upon ordering please email us a copy of your passport or drivers licence as proof of age

Shipping Weight: 3.00 kg