Viking Reenactment Kit

These latest additions to the Red Dragon Combat Range feature 3mm re-enactment safe edges and rounded tips. The blades are formed from tempered high-carbon steel and fullered to ensure they are swift in the hand. Indeed a lot of time and effort has gone into make these blades as agile as possible whilst retaining a re-enactment safe edge.

The steel hilt fittings neatly sandwich the leather wrapped wooden grip and are held in place by a traditional peened tang. The leather wrapped wooden scabbard features a protective rain guard and metal chape. If you are part of a re-enactment group we recommend consulting your safety officer for guidance before purchase.

Overall Length: 86.5cm
Blade Length: 71.5cm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
Guard Width: 11cm
Point of Balance: 11cm
Weight: 0.87kg
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade, Leather Grip
Edge: 3mm Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, leather, steel

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

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Our Practical Viking Swords are all based on authentically styled swords in our collection but they are tailored to meet the needs of re-enactment and stage combat. These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies.

The lobate pommel and down-turned guard are typical of Viking swords of the period, as is the broad blade with its deep, full-length fullers. The sword is well-balanced and, with a weight slightly over 2 lbs, it is very quick.

Total length: 85 cm
Blade length: 71cm
Weight: 1500g
Blade thickness (base): 0.5cm
Blade: 1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic

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

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The Practical 11th Century Sword features a “tea-cosy” pommel and a sculptured cross that curves gently towards the blade. The broad blade has full-length fullers and is very lively for an un-edged blade. It weighs around 950 grams.

These very popular and affordable weapons feature authentic hilt styling, with fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blades. They are designed to withstand rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today’s re-enactment societies.

The blades are crafted from 1065 high-carbon steel, hardened to 50HRC, which restricts edge-notching to acceptable levels while providing resilience and protection against brittleness. While the blades are substantial, they are fullered to provide balance and good handling characteristics. 

Total length: 91.5cm
Blade length: 76cm
Grip length: 10cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Blade width (base): 4cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Plastic

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

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Our painted Viking shield features Huginn and Muninn, Odin’s two ravens. Huginn is the old Norse word for “thought” and Muninn is the old Norse word for “memory”. Every morning at sunrise he sends them off to fly throughout all of the nine realms to gather information on what is happening.

It is constructed from thick wood and features a wooden grip and steel boss. It is edged with rawhide to protect from sword and axe cuts. This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Diameter: 60cm

Specifications are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Viking Wooden Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking shield retailer.

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Our painted Viking shield features Fenrir, also called Fenrisúlfr, a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology. He was the son of the demonic god Loki and a giantess, Angerboda. Fearing Fenrir’s strength and knowing that only evil could be expected of him, the gods bound him with a magical chain made of the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the breath of fish and other occult elements.

The shield is constructed from thick wood and features a wooden handle and steel boss. It is edged with rawhide to protect from sword and axe cuts. This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Diameter: 60cm

Specifications are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Viking Wooden Shield with confidence from the UK’s leading Viking shield retailer.

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