12th CENTURY VIKING SWORD IP-003 Legacy Arms
Our Generation 2/Legacy Arms 12th Century Sword is modeled after an original c. 1100 - 1250 Northern Europe, Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow. A well known leading expert on medieval swords comments that the original could be from as early as 1100 to as late as 1250. The crossguard is of an early form, which the Vikings referred to as Gaddhjalt [spike hilt]. The blade is designed for the cutting style of fighting used during this period.
This functional 12th Century Sword features a hand forged, 34 1/2" 5160 high carbon steel blade that has been hand tempered. The cross guard and pommel are of solid steel and the dual-edge sharpened steel blade is constructed with a strong full length tang that is peened onto a beautiful "faceted wheel" pommel. The blade is equipped with a long fuller that runs over one third of its length, providing quickness and balance while maintaining the necessary stiffness for a devastating cutting stroke. The handle is hard-wood wrapped in leather.
The Legacy Arms 12th Century Sword IP-003 includes a wood scabbard with black leather wrap and form fitting steel locket and chape. A matching 12th Century Dagger (IP-103) is also available and sold separately. Read more on Functional Series Swords
• Overall Length: 43" • Blade Length: 34 1/2" • Blade Width at Guard: 50.5 mm • Handle Length: 8 1/4" • Grip Length: 5 3/4'' • Guard Width: 8" • Blade Edge: Sharp • Blade:5160 High Carbon Steel • Blade Thickness: 5.7 mm - 3.8 mm • Point of Balance: 5" below guard • Grip: Wood w/Black leather wrap • Pommel: Full Tang Peened • Sword Weight: 3 lb 6.8 oz
The Evolution of Swords The medieval period in Europe lasted 1,000 years; A lot can change in that period of time and, with warfare being a fact of life, swords saw significant changes throughout the Middle Ages.
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Legacy Arms leads the way in the affordable sword market creating tough, well made items for the Medieval Sword enthusiast. All blades are tempered 5160 steel with a robust apple-seed edge.The tangs are peened over the pommel. The fit and finish of every Legacy Arms sword is quite impressive, and would still be at twice the price!
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