Sword type W - from Shestovitsa, burial 42, Ukraine / Old-Rus - 10 century
Rus, Gnezdovo, Ancient Russia, Smolensk, 10 century.
Battle ready (blunt edges 2.2-2.5mm)
Total lenght 92 cm
Blade lenght 75cm
Weight 1100g-1200g
Balance point 15cm from crossguard
Steel 60S2A
Made to order within 4 weeks.
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The early medieval settlement of Shestovitsa is located 20 km south west of the city of Chernigov and has one of the largest and most excavated burial mound complexes in Ukraine. The mounds there are typically of a Scandinavian origin. The majority contain remains of the leaders of the Scandinavian ‘druzhina’ (the mercenary Viking army) of Kievan.
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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.
#1 Simple wood handle.
#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, datation)
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Some pictures 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.