Darksword Armory The Guardlan Two Handed Viking Sword Real Medieval Full Tang Tempered Steel Medieval Sword w/Scabbard Fully Functional Razor Sharp Battle Ready Sword
Brand: Darksword Armory
The Guardlan Sword is basically a Two handed Five Lobe Sword with an over wrap leather grip. One of the most coveted medieval swords among collectors is the Viking sword. Given the multitude of Viking swords on the market, one wonders whether the market is saturated. Many reproductions however, play into the stereotype of Viking swords as little more than long cleavers – heavy, brutish weapons wielded by brutal people. These reproductions fail to capture the spirit or “function” of the Viking sword as an important step in the evolution of the European medieval swords, from earlier Romanesque style to the arming swords of the late medieval period. The most authoritative typology of the Viking swords was written by Dr. Jan Peterson in 1919. Focusing on variations in pommel and guards to formulate a 26 category scheme, Jan Perterson created a typological reference to determine the date of each sub type. The five lobed Viking battle ready sword is the quintessential Norse weapon during the Viking age. The blade has the distinctive wide fuller and spatulate tip typical of designs from the Viking era. While using a Type 4 blade from the Geibig Typology, we fitted the five lobe Viking medieval sword with an extended handle that is long enough for a comfortable two handed grip.
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel. Dual Tempered HRc 60
48-50 at the core, Fittings : Mild Steel
Total Length: 40″, Blade Length : 30″
Weight: 2.8 lbs , POB: 6″
Comes Sharp with the Integrated Sword Belt Scabbard