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The Viking sword, also known as the Viking Age sword or Carolingian sword, is the iconic straight, double-edged blade of early medieval Northern and Western Europe. With its broad blade, short crossguard, and distinctive lobed pommel, it is one of the most recognizable swords of the early Middle Ages.
This Viking sword measures 37 inches overall and is forged from folded Damascus steel, with a wood handle, a lobed brass pommel, brass bolsters, and a leather sheath. It captures the form and presence of the classic Viking Age blade.
The Viking sword developed in the 8th century from the earlier Merovingian sword and became the defining blade of the Viking Age across Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Historians also call it the Carolingian sword, after the Frankish empire whose workshops produced many of the finest examples, and it remained in widespread use from roughly the 8th to the 12th centuries.
It was a straight, double-edged, single-handed sword with a broad blade, a short crossguard, and a heavy pommel that balanced the blade. The shape of that pommel is one of the main features historians use to classify these swords: this one carries a lobed pommel, a hallmark of the Carolingian and Viking Age tradition. Its lineage traces back through the Roman and migration-era swords of earlier centuries, and over time it evolved into the Norman sword and, eventually, the knightly arming swords of the High Middle Ages. The most prized originals carried inlaid maker's marks, the famous "Ulfberht" inscription chief among them, a sign of exceptional quality in their day.
This Viking sword carries that lineage forward in its form: the broad double-edged blade, the short guard, and the lobed pommel that define the Viking Age and Carolingian tradition.
The blade is true pattern-welded Damascus steel, forge-welded from 11 alternating pieces of steel: 6 pieces of high carbon #43 and #40, and 5 pieces of 1095 high carbon steel. This billet is then folded in five stages, doubling the layer count at each stage, to reach a final 352 layers.
Combining 1095 with higher carbon tool steels gives the blade both its working strength and its distinct visual contrast, and the folding process draws those alternating steels into the flowing pattern that makes Damascus visually distinctive. Because the layers are real rather than etched, the pattern runs through the steel itself, and reaches a hardness of 55 to 56 HRC.
Because each blade is handmade or hand-finished, the exact Damascus pattern varies from sword to sword. No two patterns are identical, so every sword carries its own character.
This Viking sword pairs its folded Damascus blade with a wood handle, brass bolsters, and a lobed brass pommel for a sturdy, traditional grip, and includes a leather sheath. The broad double-edged blade and short crossguard follow the classic Viking Age form.
This is a real, full-size steel Viking sword, forged from folded Damascus steel with a wood handle, brass bolsters, and a lobed brass pommel. It has the materials, construction, and presence of a genuine Viking Age blade, with the broad profile and historic form that define the type. It appeals to anyone drawn to Viking and early medieval history, collectors of Norse and Carolingian blades, and those who appreciate the craftsmanship of folded Damascus steel.
Folded Damascus steel is high carbon steel and should be kept clean, dry, and lightly oiled. Wipe the blade down after handling, avoid storing it in a humid environment, and apply a thin coat of oil to protect the surface over time.
For more on steel types, handmade variation, and sword ownership, read our Quality, Materials & Real Sword Ownership guide.
What is a Viking sword?
A Viking sword is a straight, double-edged, single-handed sword from the early Middle Ages, used across Scandinavia and Northern Europe from roughly the 8th to 12th centuries. It is also called a Viking Age sword or, after the Frankish empire that produced many examples, a Carolingian sword.
What is a Carolingian sword?
Carolingian sword is another name for the Viking sword, referring to the Frankish (Carolingian) workshops that forged many of the finest blades of the period. The terms describe the same broad, double-edged early medieval sword form.
What is a lobed pommel?
A lobed pommel is a pommel divided into rounded segments or lobes, a hallmark of Carolingian and Viking Age swords. The shape of the pommel is one of the main features historians use to classify swords of this period.
What does 352-layer Damascus mean?
The blade is forge-welded from 11 pieces of steel (6 of high carbon #43 and #40, and 5 of 1095) and folded in five stages, doubling the layer count each time, to reach a final 352 layers. The folding creates the flowing pattern that makes each blade visually distinctive.
Is this real Damascus steel?
Yes. It is true pattern-welded Damascus, not an etched surface pattern. The 352 layers run through the steel itself, which is what gives the blade its depth and contrast.
Is this a real Viking sword or a decorative replica?
This is a real, fully constructed steel Viking sword, not a cast or decorative replica. It is forged from folded Damascus steel with a wood handle, brass bolsters, and a lobed brass pommel, built the way a genuine early medieval sword is made.
How do I care for a Damascus blade?
Keep it clean, dry, and lightly oiled. Wipe the blade after handling, avoid humid storage, and apply a thin protective coat of oil. As high carbon steel, it can develop surface rust if neglected, so periodic care matters.
Will the Damascus pattern look exactly like the photos?
Not exactly. Because the pattern forms during forging and each sword is hand-finished, the Damascus pattern, wood grain, and small details vary from piece to piece. Each blade is one of a kind.
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