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The Maldon Viking sword from Windlass Steelcrafts Battlecry collection is a light, agile and resilient fighting blade that captures nearly everything that made this style such a formidable and near legendary design. Created to deal with shields, mail and thick fur or leather armour, it was more than a match for any hand-weapon of its day. Its semi-rounded point was capable of forcefully biting into targets without snagging or catching while its well-honed edge, neither too wide nor too narrow, enabled the widest possible array of single-hand combination blows. Its snub-hilt with distinct lobed-pommel gave the wielder a snug grip facilitating a quick center-of-rotation easily manipulated for exceptionally versatile action. With its capacity for delivering rapid single-handed strikes, it was ideal for fighting armed with a shield but also highly effective when matched with a sax or even a hand-axe.
This a sword well-suited to any hand. Given a unique shadowed hue, one can well imagine a blade like the Maldon purposely darkened for a Northern nighttime skirmish. Serving a pivotal part in Norse martial heritage, it's easy to see why this style was so feared and so influential. Includes a matching scabbard with belt stop, custom packaging and certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process.
The Battlecry line of historical swords, daggers and axes have been designed in conjunction with John Clements, whose knowledge of historical fencing and Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods is unsurpassed. Hand forged by Windlass Steelcrafts, the 1065 high carbon steel is tempered in computer controlled ovens to an RC in the low 50's. This ensures strength, resiliency and edge retention. Swords have extra wide full tangs and all weapons are sharpened.
Each model has been put through rigorous physical testing to exceed industry standards. These battle tested weapons have a stone washed, blackened finish. Each is individually inspected at every step of the manufacturing process, and only after passing inspection they receive the armourers' stamp on the blade. A certificate is included with each, signed by the craftsman that worked on your blade. Also included is a matching sheath and, when applicable, frog.
Additional Info
Additional Info
Brand | Windlass |
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Product Use | Living History, Test Cutting |
Edge | Sharp |
Specification | Overall Length: 93cm |
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- Love itReview by Oliver
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I just need to save up to get the matching Seax now (Posted on 14/03/2019) - Excellent Review by Adam
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Already eyeing up the Leonidas sword. (Posted on 01/12/2017) - ImpressedReview by Michael
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Received it in no time. Delivery was very very fast. As fast as a viking raid.
Only the monks on Lindisfarne received it faster.
I'm very impressed by both the quality and the looks of this Maldon Viking Sword.
No wonder Windlass produced the official Gurkha knive. They make good quality knives and swords.
So the Maldon Viking sword is worth every cent!
Make sure you get one.
This sword will not disappoint you on your trip to Valhalla.
(Posted on 24/11/2017)