Carry the legacy of the Norsemen with this Viking sword, a faithful take on the Carolingian pattern that defined the Viking Age. The blade is forged from 352-layer pattern-welded Damascus steel, fitted with a hand-carved bone grip and brass bolsters, and measures 39 inches overall. Hardened to 55 to 56 HRC, it is a battle-ready blade built to the standard collectors of early medieval arms expect.
Historical Overview
The Viking sword, also called the Carolingian sword, emerged in the 8th century as Frankish smiths refined the earlier Merovingian sword, itself descended from the Roman spatha. It spread through Western and Northern Europe to become the defining blade of the Viking Age: a single-handed sword with a broad fuller, short guard, and distinctive lobed pommel. By the 11th century the design was evolving into the Norman sword, the direct ancestor of the celebrated knightly arming swords.
Craftsmanship
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Blade: Forged from 11 pieces of steel, six of carbon steel #43 and #40 and five of high-carbon 1095, folded five times in sequence: 22, 44, 88, 176, and finally 352 layers. The 1095 gives the edge its hardness and keenness, the layered structure adds resilience, and the folding creates the flowing Damascus pattern that makes every blade one of a kind.
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Handle: Hand-carved bone grip with brass bolsters, a period-appropriate pairing that is as secure in the hand as it is striking on display.
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Sheath: A handcrafted leather sheath is included for protection and storage.
Specifications
- Overall Length: 39 inches
- Blade: 352-layer pattern-welded Damascus steel (1095 high carbon with carbon steel #43 and #40)
- Rockwell Hardness: 55 to 56 HRC
- Construction: 11-piece billet, five folds (22, 44, 88, 176, 352 layers)
- Handle: Bone with brass bolsters
- Sheath: Handcrafted leather
The Viking sword is a tribute to the seafarers, traders, and warriors who shaped early medieval Europe. Whether it anchors a collection, marks a milestone, or simply earns a place on the wall, this blade carries the spirit of the North.
