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The celebrated Cawood Sword, named after its discovery location near Cawood Castle in England, is regarded as one of the finest and best-preserved examples of an 11th century Viking sword in existence. Preserved in the mud of the bed of the River Ouse for almost a millennium, the sword has now found a permanent home in the Yorkshire Museum, where it is a leading attraction. What is almost certainly a “sister” sword was unearthed in Norway in 1888, giving a valuable clue to the Cawood Sword’s origin.
Our Cawood Sword replicates the lobated pommel and steeply down curved quillons of the hilt perfectly, while the wide-fullered blade is reproduced in forged 5160 high-carbon steel. The weight and balance provide for a very usable sword. No details of the original scabbard are known, but the styling of our leather-covered version is typical of the period.
Leather is a natural product and as such the colour and tone of the leather may vary.
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Additional Info
Additional Info
| Brand | Hanwei |
|---|---|
| Product Use | Living History, Test Cutting |
| Edge | Sharp |
| Specification | Overall: 90cm All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece |
