Sword type E / Viking - 9-10 century

Sweden, Viking, 10 century.
Battle ready (edges 2.2 - 2.5mm)
Total lenght 97cm.
Blade 79cm.
Blade width near crossguard 5cm, 2,5cm at the top
Weight: 1200 - 1300g
Balance point around 15cm from crossguard
Steel 60S2A
Pommel decorated with brass wires.
Made on order. Production time 4 weeks.

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Many swords classified in the type E, according to J.Petersen's work were discovered by archaeologists across the whole Europa. This sword's category, quite common during Viking Age, is oftenly highly decorated. More than 130 swords of this category has been found, mainly in Sweden, Norway, and Old-Rus aera.

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You will appreciate the precision work of our blacksmith. The entire sword is forged in accordance with the proportions of the original artifact. Our swords are museum level replicas! Enjoy!
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Customize your sword!

- It is possible to reduce the total weight (about 150g less) for better balancing and better combat performance. Please note that the profile of the blade, as well as its width will be necessary modified, but the sword will always be blunt for safe combat.
- It is possible to choose the type of handle: wood, bone, horn.
- It is possible to add a scabbard. Our scabbards are made of pine wood, covered with bovine leather (1.5mm thick). Wool interior trim, to protect the blade. Historic fixing bridge.
- It is possible to add historical scabbard chapes. The price also includes installation on the scabbard.
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Here are the different materials available for the handles.

#2 Moose horn handle.
#3 Leather covered handle.
#4 Copper or brass wires covered handle.

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Here is our historical scabbard chapes, and their historical description (culture, place of discovery, dating)

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Some photographs of our scabbards. You will appreciate the quality of their production.

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Sword resistance test video
As you can see, our swords are very resistant, and will be suitable for all types of combat during reenactment events, including the most violents.