Viking Sword Oslo, Marto

Viking Sword Oslo, Marto

Viking sword was the favorite weapon of the Scandinavian warriors and trusted her life. Viking sword was one of the weapons most commonly used during the Viking Age. Viking sword was a really effective weapon in the battlefield; The assumed reasons for the sudden appearance of the Vikings by the end of VIII century are many and different. The overpopulation at their homelands is one of the most mentioned reasons, this demographic explosion that took place in Norway and Denmark during the VII and VIII centuries, furthermore, the progressive setting of a stable rule in almost all Western Europe, specially in the continent after the foundation of Charlemagne’s Empire, had created a remarkable increase in the European trade, this meant chances for piracy. Their armament comprised of a sword or axe, spear and shield, while most men had a short knife attached to their belts. Of these weapons, the sword was the most popular and this piece was considered with a certain respect, especially in the case of old swords that had been handed down from generations, or looted from burial mounds.

Details:
- Blade material: stainless steel
- Overall length: approx. 92 cm
- Blade length: approx. 80 cm
- Weight: approx. 1.7 kg
- Manufacturer's product no.: 520

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We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.