The Battle of Hastings in 1066 sealed England’s final defeat against the Normans, who crowned William the Conqueror as their new king. At the same time, this historic event marks the end of the Viking era: through all their conquests, the Vikings finally settled down and, as Christianized Normans, even fought in the crusades on behalf of their new god.

This sword coincides precisely with this wartime, which was marked by significant changes. It can be described as a late Viking sword as well as a Norman sword.

It’s exclusively handmade. The protection and characteristic knob are made of thermally treated malleable cast iron. The spring steel blade is tempered in oil up to 48-50 rockwell and hand-riveted to the knob. The handle has leather straps. The blade has a distinctive fuller that offers great flexibility and lower weight. The edges of the blade are dull and the tip is rounded for added safety.

The beautiful wooden sheath is lined in leather and features a wooden belt loop (maximum belt width 5 cm), as well as a layer of steel.

Details:

• Battle-ready sword category: SK-C.
• Blade material: EN45 spring steel, heat treated.
• Rockwell Blade Hardness: 48-50″ HRC.
• Overall length: approx. 88 cm.
• Blade length: approx. 73 cm.
• Max. blade width: approx. 45 mm.
• Balance point: approx. 15 cm from the guard.
• It includes a leather-lined wooden sheath.
• Weight (without sheath): approx. 1300 g.