Viking Javelin Head With Ornaments.

Discover Viking Javelin Head With Ornaments.

Viking javelin tip with ornaments



The spearhead offered here has a narrow, tapered blade that was designed to penetrate the chain. On the battlefield, the Northmen often carried with them a few light javelins, which they held in the same hand as a shield when attacking. As soon as the opponent was close enough, these spears were thrown and the warriors could wield the sword or axe unhindered in the ensuing hand-to-hand combat.



The decorated Hanwei spearheads designed by Paul Chen reflect the creative mix of Viking arts and crafts. Back then, weapons were often decorated with elaborate patterns that could be created using the niello technique. An alloy of various metals (especially silver) was mixed with sulfur. The mixture was rubbed into previously engraved patterns and then fired. The engraved areas treated with this mixture remained black and the remaining surface was polished to a high shine. Although there is less alchemy involved in the decorative pattern-making process used by Hanwei, the result is still a long-lasting, shiny effect similar to that of niello .



Important information:

Only the spearhead (without shaft) is included in the delivery.

This spearhead is hollow and therefore non-functional.



Key Features:

- Viking throwing weapon

- With niello-type finish

- Shaft support with a diameter of approx. 2.5 cm



Details:

- Total length: approx. 41.3cm

- Blade length: approx. 24.8 cm

- Blade thickness at base: approx. 14 mm

- Weight: approx. 340 g

- Manufacturer number: xh2039



Specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.



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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