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PRACTICAL VIKING SWORD & SCABBARD
The Practical Viking Sword features authentic hilt styling, with
a fully tempered un-edged and un-pointed blade, and is made to withstand
rugged use while providing the level of safety required by many of today's
re-enactment societies. The grip is permanently mounted and the tang is
riveted for safety. The blade is fullered for balance and features 1/16”
wide edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with
radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is
riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of
inadvertent disassembly and provides a traditional means of tightening a
loose hilt. The hardwood grips are leather-covered. The scabbards are
fabricated in glass-filled resin, to provide great impact resistance, to
eliminate swelling and to minimize blade corrosion problems. The scabbards
now feature belt rings that adjust to allow vertical or horizontal carry.
The wood-grain finish is attractive, but most re-enactors will decorate the
scabbard to match their persona. The Practical Viking sword is based on our
Godfred sword, whose design originated in 9th century Scandinavia. 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.
------------------------------------ PRICE: £75
POSTAGE:
UK £12 / WORLDWIDE £35
LENGTH: 33 1/2 inch
BLADE LENGTH: 28 inch
WEIGHT: 2lb 2oz |
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11th CENTURY SWORD
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. Our Practical
broadswords 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 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. They feature 2 mm wide
edges and rounded tips for safety. The tangs are also substantial, with
radiused corners at the blade shoulders and no welds. The end of the tang is
riveted over the pommel, which both eliminates any possibility of
inadvertent disassembly and provides a traditional means of tightening a
loose hilt. The hardwood grips are leather-covered. The scabbards are
fabricated in glass-filled resin, to provide great impact resistance, to
eliminate swelling and to minimize blade corrosion problems. The scabbards
now feature belt rings that adjust to allow vertical or horizontal carry.
The wood-grain finish is attractive, but most re-enactors will decorate the
scabbard to match their persona.
------------------------------------ PRICE: £95
POSTAGE:
UK £12 / WORLDWIDE £35
LENGTH: 92 cm
BLADE LENGTH: 76.5 cm
WEIGHT: 950 gm |
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BEARDED VIKING & NORMAN AXE WITH LEATHER COVER
Cutting tools of the Vikings commonly doubled as weapons of war when these
famed raiders sailed on pillaging forays. Their axes were certainly top of
the list and came to symbolize the terror spread among their foes. Varying
greatly in size, from small throwing axes to the mighty Danish Axe, these
were the most commonly used weapons of these Nordic warriors. Our Bearded
Axe is typical pattern, capable of cleaving helms or armour with
impunity.
------------------------------------ PRICE: £75
POSTAGE:
UK £12 / WORLDWIDE £35
LENGTH: 30 1/2 inch
BLADE LENGTH: 6 inch
WEIGHT: 4lb 6oz |
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FLANGED NORMAN MACE
The Flanged Mace was a formidable hand-to-hand combat weapon in Medieval
times, capable of smashing even the heaviest plate armour when wielded by a
mounted knight. Our 7-flanged mace is typical of those used throughout
Europe. Equipped with a leather wrist and saddle thong, it features a
wire-wrapped, spiral-bound grip and is built on a steel tube, rather than a
solid rod, to provide better balance.
------------------------------------ PRICE: £110
POSTAGE:
UK £12 / WORLDWIDE £35
LENGTH: 21 1/4 inch
WEIGHT: 2lb 5oz |
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