Viking Sword, Type Petersen H, Practical Blunt, SK-B, Various Lengths

Viking Sword, Type Petersen H, various blade lengths, without sheath
Battle-Ready (Practical Blunt), SK-B

This battle-ready Viking sword was developed in close cooperation with fencing and martial arts instructor Volker Kunkel and his West-Coast-Institut. Sadly, Volker did not live to see the market launch of this small series. He passed away much too soon in April 2021.

The objective was to offer a sturdy yet light, well-balanced battle-ready sword for the smaller budget. Here, Volker contributed his many years of experience as a fencing teacher, coach and travelling merchant on medieval markets. The Ulfberth® team and its swordsmiths implemented these specifications, and the result is a battle-ready Viking sword with a great value for money.

Based on original 9th-10th c. examples found in Birka, Sweden, and classified as Type H/I according to Petersen’s Viking sword typology, it features a blade forged out of spring steel, which was oil-hardened and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of approx. 48-52 HRC. The very wide fuller makes it both flexible and lightweight. The sword comes with approx. 2 - 2.5 mm thick edges and a rounded, relatively broad tip, which makes it eligible for stage combat.
Just like many surviving historical examples of the time, the triangular pommel is a two-part construction: The blade's full tang is anchored to the lower section, and the pommel cap is secured to the base by means of two rivets.

This sword is available with two different blade lengths (please select the model you need from the drop-down menu: short = 64 cm / long = 74 cm). The short version is particularly ideal as a beginner's sword for fencers who are not too strong yet.

Matching leather scabbards with sword belt (product no. ULF-SW-11SA or ULF-SW-11SB) are available separately.

Details:
- Battle-ready Sword Category: SK-B
  Learn more about our classification for blunt practical swords
- Blade material: spring steel (high carbon steel, not stainless), hardened and tempered
- Rockwell hardness: approx. 48-52 HRC
- Handle material: leather-wrapped wood, cast steel pommel and guard

Dimensions Sword ULF-SW-13A (short version)
- Overall length: approx. 81.5 cm
- Blade length: approx. 64 /64.5 cm
- Hilt length: approx. 17.5 cm (grip approx. 10.5 cm)
- Blade width at guard: approx. 4.6 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm (cutting edges approx. 2 mm)
- Point of balance: approx. 10 cm from the guard
- Guard: approx. 10 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 1.7 cm thick
- Weight: approx. 1250 g

Dimensions Sword ULF-SW-13B (long version)
Overall length: approx. 91.5 cm
- Blade length: approx. 74 /74.5 cm
- Hilt length: approx. 17.5 cm (grip approx. 10.5 cm)
- Blade width at guard: approx. 4.6 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm (cutting edges approx. 2 mm)
- Point of balance: approx. 15 cm from the guard
- Guard: approx. 10 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 1.7 cm thick
- Weight: approx. 1350 g

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

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

This is an original ULFBERTH® product.