Ashdown Viking Sword, 9 cen

Ashdown Viking Sword, 9^th century

• Total length approx. 932mm
• At the end of the pommel you can see the flat hammered blade tang
• Blade length approx. 782mm
• Handle length (distance between pommel and guard) approx. 104mm
• The pommel is approx. 34.5mm long; approx. 21.65mm thick and approx. 53.66mm wide
• The Parry is approx. 87.9mm long; approx. 13mm thick and approx. 24.38mm wide in the middle
• Cross section of the blade at the guard approx. 4.34 x 47.5mm
• Blade Cross section 10cm off the blade point approx. 32.35 x 4.1mm
• Thickness of the striking edge approx. 1.5mm
• Supplied with leather-covered sheath made of wood
• The pommel, the fittings, the buckle on the belt and the brass sheet of the scabbard are made of dark patinated silver metal
• POB approx. 180mm
• Weight of the sword approx. 1200 g
• Weight of the scabbard approx. 580 g

In 871 AD, the young Prince Alfred, later known as Alfred the Great, valiantly lead the army of King Ethelred of Wessex in a glorious victory against a large invading Danish army. This sword signifies the main weapon used in this now decisive battle. Its blade is forged from high carbon steel. The full, extra-wide fuller makes the blade light and deadly. The crossguard is lavishly decorated with raised knot work and both it and the pommel have been darkened to a forge finish. Soft worn leather covers the ribbed wooden grip. A matching period leather scabbard with belt is included, which has a highly decorative metal chape.

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