Viking Swords

There are four kings that this sword may have belonged to: Raedwald who was overlord of the English kingdoms between AD616 and his death (at the latest in 627, probably in 625/626), Eorpwald (died 627/628) and co-regents Sigebert and Ecric, who both died fighting Penda of Mercia in AD637.

Our Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Sword is a based on the surviving components of an original found at the famous Sutton Hoo burial site. They can be seen on display at the British Museum. The composite hilt is made from wood and antiqued brass and is decorated with red enamel to resemble the garnets on the original. The hardwood grip is bound with brown leather and riveted to the hilt fittings in the same way as the original. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.  The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 88 cm
Blade length: 73 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.5 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.7 mm
Blade width (base): 5.1 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16.8 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from antiqued brass with tin plated fittings that shine like silver. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 93.3 cm
Blade length: 78.5 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 1.45 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.5 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.1 mm
Blade width (base): 4.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from cast brass and plated with tin, much prized for its silver like appearance. Its brass accents shine like gold. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features plated brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 93.3 cm
Blade length: 78.5 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 1.45 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.5 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.1 mm
Blade width (base): 4.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Silvered Brass

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

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from antiqued brass with tin plated fittings that shine like silver. The blade was formed by twisting bars of steel around each other, welding the bars together by hammering and then repeating the process to create this distinct pattern.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 93.3 cm
Blade length: 78.5 cm
Grip length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 1.45 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.5 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.1 mm
Blade width (base): 4.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

Found whilst excavating a 6^th-7^th century grave at a burial site close to Uppsala in Sweden, this Vendel age sword was undoubtedly owned by a high ranking warrior of chieftain. The Vendel era comes between the Migration Period and Viking Age and their rulers had troops of elite mounted warriors that were well armed with the best weapons and armour available.

Our Vendel Chieftain’s Sword features a highly ornate hilt, a testament to the craftsmen of the period. Like the original Vendela nd Viking swords, it features a two part pommel with a cap secured by twin rivets. This cap is decorated with deep red enamel to replicate the garnet decoration on the original. The stylised “ring” on the pommel, seen on other swords of this type, is symbolic rather than a moving functional component. The hardwood grip is tightly bound with brown leather. The hilt fittings are made from antiqued brass, and feature tin accents – giving the appearance of silver. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 89.5 cm
Blade length: 73.3 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1.45 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.4 mm
Blade width (base): 5.1 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 12 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

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

Our Vendel Chieftain’s Sword features a highly ornate hilt, a testament to the craftsmen of the period. Like the original Vendela and Viking swords, it features a two part pommel with a cap secured by twin rivets. This cap is decorated with deep red enamel to replicate the garnet decoration on the original. The stylised “ring” on the pommel, seen on other swords of this type, is symbolic rather than a moving functional component. The hardwood grip is tightly bound with brown leather.

The fittings are plated with tin, much prized for its silver like appearance, and features antique brass accents. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features plated brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 89.5 cm
Blade length: 73.3 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.3 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4 mm
Blade width (base): 5.1 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13.3 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Tin

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

The hilt of the Isle of Eigg Sword is the finest example of a Viking sword hilt ever found in Scotland and currently resides on the National Museums of Scotland collection. It was discovered on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides by a local farmer whilst levelling a mound. The mound is thought to have contained a pagan burial and also contained bronze bucket mounts, a whetstone and some pieces of the original blade. 

Our Isle of Eigg Sword replica features a double-edged blade with wide central fuller. The grip, guard and pommel are made of cast bronze. The unsharpened blade is made of well-tempered mild steel and is peened at the pommel for durability. It comes complete with a leather-wrapped wooden scabbard with similar bronze fittings.

Length: 97.5 cm
Blade length: 80 cm
Width: 43 mm
Grip length: 17.5 cm
Weight: 2kg
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

The hilt of the Isle of Eigg Sword is the finest example of a Viking sword hilt ever found in Scotland and currently resides on the National Museums of Scotland collection. It was discovered on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides by a local farmer whilst levelling a mound. The mound is thought to have contained a pagan burial and also contained bronze bucket mounts, a whetstone and some pieces of the original blade. 

Our Isle of Eigg Sword replica features a double-edged blade with wide central fuller. The grip, guard and pommel are made of cast bronze. The unsharpened blade is made of well-tempered mild steel and is peened at the pommel for durability. It comes complete with a leather-wrapped wooden scabbard with similar bronze fittings.

Length: 97.5 cm
Blade length: 80 cm
Width: 43 mm
Grip length: 17.5 cm
Weight: 2kg
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

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

The hilt of the Isle of Eigg Sword is the finest example of a Viking sword hilt ever found in Scotland and currently resides on the National Museums of Scotland collection. It was discovered on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides by a local farmer whilst levelling a mound. The mound is thought to have contained a pagan burial and also contained bronze bucket mounts, a whetstone and some pieces of the original blade. 

The sword dates from around the 9th or 10th century. All parts of the hilt are richly decorated animal and geometric ornament in panels. Some of the original decoration was inlaid with silver or silver thread.

Total length: 96.2 cm
Blade length: 78.4 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.4 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 4.5 mm
Blade width (base): 4.3 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16 cm
Blade: Damascus Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Riveted and Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Bronze

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