THE NORSEMAN SWORD 54-103 BY VALIANT ARMOURY
Our "Norseman" Viking sword is a no nonsense 28-inch broad bladed cutting tool. The sword features a heavy pommel and cross guard to balance out the flat blade for easy one handed use. This is a fierce weapon with tremendous cleaving potential. The Handle of this fully functional Norseman Viking sword is leather wrapped Macassar Ebony. Handle colour available in your choice of either Black or Dark brown (shown).

Genuine leather wrapped sheath Sheath Included.


THE NORSEMAN IN HISTORY
Feared throughout Northern Europe, the Norseman was the name applied to the Scandinavian population of the period from the late 8th century to the 11th century. Commonly called Vikings in the early medieval period, especially in connection with raids and monastic plundering made by Norsemen in Great Britain and Ireland. During three centuries, Vikings appeared along the coasts and rivers of Europe, as traders generally, but also as raiders when opportunity allowed. The Vikings lived in a time when numerous societies were engaged in many violent acts, and the doings of the Vikings put into context are not as savage as they seem. Others of the time period were much more savage than the Vikings, such as the Frankish king, Charlemagne, who cut off the heads of 4,500 Saxons (Bloody Verdict of Verden) in one day. Most Vikings were traders, although some did plunder, often monasteries around Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, as they had a lot of valuables in gold and silver.