The Trondheim Viking Sword Made of Damascus Steel, Sharpened

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The Trondheim Viking sword made of Damascus steel
With the Trondheim Viking sword, Hanwei once again pushes the boundaries of what's possible in blacksmithing. This sword was forged from a single piece of damascened carbon steel.
A find near Trondheim, Norway, forms the template for this unique sword. It dates from around the early 9th century, a time when Norwegian Vikings raided Great Britain and Ireland. The blade's beauty is equal to that of the hilt and scabbard, both wrapped in grained leather and decorated with a classic Viking motif.
The term Damascus steel , Damascus steel , or simply Damascus refers to a composite steel made from two or more different types of steel. The name derives from the Syrian city of Damascus, which is considered an ancient stronghold and the origin of Damascus steel production. Typically, a hard, high-carbon steel and a soft, low-carbon steel are joined by repeated welding and forging. The high-carbon steel provides greater hardness, better hardenability, and longer edge retention, while the softer steel gives the blade greater elasticity and increased resistance to breaking. With this technology, which developed in a time of poor and changing steel qualities, the positive properties of different steels can be combined. Due to the different colors with different carbon contents, stunning patterns of alternating layers are created, such as the so-called twist Damascus or rose Damascus . Because of these patterns, Damascus swords from the Middle Ages were said to have an inherent magic. The Edda describes a Damascene sword as a bloody worm or a poisonous snake.
Key Features:
- Blade, guard and pommel are made of a single piece
- Case made with a wooden core covered in leather
- Handle and sheath decorated with ornaments
Details:
- Total length: approx. 77cm
- Blade length: approx. 61 cm
- Weight: approx. 1100 g
- Manufacturer's item number: sh2296

The above specifications may vary slightly from sword to sword.

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