The Cawood Viking Sword, 11th Century, Sharpened

Treat yourself to the Cawood Viking Sword, 11th century

The Viking sword of Cawood, 11th century
The famous Cawood, named after the site near Cawood Castle in England, is considered the finest and best-preserved example of an 11th-century Viking sword. Preserved in the mud of the River Ouse bed for almost a millennium, it is now one of the Yorkshire Museum's star attractions. In 1888, a sword was discovered in Norway that is almost certainly a sister sword to the Cawood and provides valuable information about its origin.
The Hanwei version of the sword almost perfectly reproduces the lobed pommel and downward-curving crossguard. The blade, which has a wide blood groove, is made of high-quality 5160 carbon steel. Its weight and balance make it a very easy sword to handle. No details are known about the original scabbard, but the style of the Hanwei leather-wrapped version is typical of the Viking Age.
Special Features:
- Carbon steel 5160
- Including a contemporary case;
- Recreated from an original in the Yorkshire Museum
Details:
- Total length: approx. 91.5cm
- Blade length: approx. 76.2 cm
- Handle length: approx. 10.2cm.
- Weight: approx. 1105 g
- Blade material: 5160 carbon steel
The above specifications may vary slightly from sword to sword.
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