Vendel Period Sword From Gotland (Broa), 8th Century, Bronze Handle

Vendel Period Sword from Gotland (Broa), 8th Century, Bronze Handle

Gotland Vendel period sword (Broa), 8th century, bronze handle, including scabbard



This beautiful Vendel sword is loosely modelled on a finely crafted artefact now housed in the Historical Museum ( Historiska Museet ) in Stockholm, Sweden (Annex 120525, SHM 10796). The original piece, a sword hilt made of gilt bronze (see last image), is a find from a grave at Broa, on the Swedish island of Gotland.

Numerous finds from the Vendel period (the period in Swedish history between the migration and the Viking Age) bear witness to the high quality of Scandinavian craftsmanship of the period.



In terms of its shape, this one-handed sword is a classic example of a Viking sword. The broad, double-edged carbon steel blade is of medium length and has a wide groove that runs the entire length of the blade and only ends shortly before the tip. The cutting edges are not sharpened, the place for them is pointed, and the continuous tang of the blade is screwed into the pommel.

The magnificent hilt is made of bronze, polished and decorated with sophisticated motifs inspired by the original find. Since swords with all-bronze handles tend to be quite heavy and somewhat unbalanced, we chose a hollow hilt to avoid this.



Our one-handed sword from the Vendel period is delivered with a brown wooden/leather scabbard with a wooden belt loop (maximum belt width 5.5 cm) and with a mouth band and a brass plate.



This medieval sword is designed as a collector's item or decorative object. It is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.



Details:

- Blade material: 1065 carbon steel (not stainless)

- Handle material: bronze

- Total length: approx. 92cm

- Blade length: approx. 76 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm (approx. 2.5 mm at the tip + cutting edges approx. 1 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 16 cm (handle section approx. 10.5 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx.
- Center of gravity: approx. 13 cm in front of the guard

- Incl. wooden case with genuine leather sheath and brass fittings

- Weight without cover: approx. 1.32kg

- Weight with case: approx. 1.82 kg



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend taking care of the blade regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.






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