This beautiful sword from the early tenth century was found in a large grave in Akershus, Norway. The original pattern welded blade was  ritually "killed". This was sometimes done by heating the blade and bending it into a "s" shape before placing it in the warrior's grave. The reason for these "killings" is unclear, but it is possible that a famous, or infamous, warrior and his weapon would "die together" or it may have simply been done so the sword would no longer be of use if dug up by a rival or thief. The distinctive guard and pommel are cast in bronze with a knot-like decoration that may well have carried significance during the ninth and tenth centuries, as other items have also shown them, but the meaning is now lost to us. The antiqued parts have been married to a wood and leather grip with brass rings and a high carbon damascus blade that is etched in the fuller, with polished edges. This produces a piece just like those ancient norse pattern-welded blade. Comes complete with a handsome wood and leather scabbard with brass furniture.

This piece is out of production, and the stock we have is all that is available.

Overall: 37"
Blade: 31" long, 2" wide
Weight: 2 lbs. 12 oz.