VIKING SWORD 543 BY MARTO OF SPAIN
The Viking Sword (MARTO 543) reflects the strength of the fierce Viking warriors of old as well as their craftsmanship with an intricately sculptured bronze hilt. The 36 1/2 inch blade of this decorative piece is forged in high-carbon stainless steel by Marto in Toledo Spain. Stainless steel will not rust and requires little care.

Toledo is famous for its historical character, its art and its steel. Marto inherits the testimony of the sword manufacturing traditions of Toledo Spain among the list of the most famous swordcutlers of its time. Their craftsmen have mastered the original art of the sword and create with modern materials the high quality pieces the market clearly identifies as; MARTO PRODUCTS.

VIKING WARRIORS
The Vikings are known as great warriors. This reputation is based on what we know about their weapons and battle tactics. The Viking Age that began so fearsomely in the 800’s tapered off in the 12th century much to the relief of many Europeans. The Vikings were Nordic people -- Danes, Swedes and Norwegians -- who sometimes sailed out of Scandinavia in hundreds of longboats to loot and pillage coastal cities.

Laws of the late Viking period show that all free men were expected to own weapons, and magnates were expected to provide them for their men. The main offensive weapons were the spear, sword and battle-axe, although bows and arrows and other missiles were also used. Weapons were carried not just for battle, but also as symbols of their owners' status and wealth. They were therefore often finely decorated with inlays, twisted wire and other adornments in silver, copper and bronze.