Viking Polearms

This decorated spearhead demonstrates the Viking’s creative mix of art and war, whereby weapons often carried intricate patterns, created using the “Niello” process. This involved using an alloy of several metals (notably silver) mixed with sulphur which was rubbed into an incised pattern and then fired. Where the alloy is rubbed into the engraving it remains black, while the rest of the surface is polished to a bright finish.

Our decorating process uses a little more technology but still provides a lustrous, permanent Niello-like effect.

Blade length: 15cm
Overall length: 24cm
Weight: 198g
Thickness at Guard: 1.3cm
Box height: 28cm
Box width: 8cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Nordic warrior frequently carried several light throwing spears into combat. This style displays the narrow, sharply pointed head designed to pierce mail. Several spears might be carried in the shield hand in a charge. These were thrown as the distance closed, leaving the warrior free to use his sword or axe in hand-to-hand fighting

This decorated spearhead demonstrates the Viking’s creative mix of art and war, whereby weapons often carried intricate patterns, created using the “Niello” process. This involved using an alloy of several metals (notably silver) mixed with sulphur which was rubbed into an incised pattern and then fired. Where the alloy is rubbed into the engraving it remains black, while the rest of the surface is polished to a bright finish. Our decorating process uses a little more technology but still provides a lustrous, permanent Niello-like effect. Does not include shaft.

Blade length: 25cm
Overall length: 38cm
Weight: 244g
Thickness at Guard: 1.5cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Viking Throwing Spear with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking spear retailer.