Viking Spearhead, Approx. 64 cm

Get Viking Spearhead, Approx. 64 cm

Viking cutting spear / cutting spearhead, approx. 64 cm



The spear was very popular during the Viking Age. Due to the large number and variety of surviving examples, it is assumed that spears were used more frequently than swords, as they were not only simpler but also much cheaper to produce.



Although some Norse sagas suggest the existence of so-called polearms or cutting spears (e.g. the 13th-century Icelandic saga Njáls saga , in which the warrior Gunnar Hámundarson wields such a spear or atgeir ), there is still no archaeological evidence for this special form of spear. In the absence of surviving originals (or parts of them), each replica is based exclusively on interpretations of written sources from the Early and Late Middle Ages and can only give an idea of ​​what such polearms might have looked like.



If they existed at all, spears, which offered greater reach in close combat than swords and axes, were not only suitable for thrusting or stabbing but also for slashing. They differed from other types in that (as their name suggests) they allowed for slashing as well as striking.



The large Viking Age cut spearhead (approx. 64 cm long) we offer here is made of heat-treated EN45 carbon steel. The broad, leaf-shaped blade measures approximately 50 cm long, tapers to a point and is reinforced with a distinctive central rib that provides additional stability. Two holes allow it to be mounted on a wooden handle of your choice to create your own Viking spear. Delivery is without shaft and without fixing material.



Alternatively, collectors can also purchase our wooden spearhead stand (sold separately, item number 1816375000) to stylishly display their treasures in their armory.



Please note that this spearhead was primarily designed as a collector's item, decorative item or accessory and is not suitable for display combat! The tip of the blade is not rounded and the edges are not sharpened but ground (with proper equipment and practical experience they can be sharpened if necessary).



Details:

- Material: EN45 spring steel, tempered (carbon steel, not stainless).
- Total length (including nozzle): approx. 64 cm

- Blade length: approx. 50 cm

- Maximum width: approx. 8.8 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm

- Shaft support (eyelet) length: approx. 14 cm

- Inner diameter of axle holder: approx. 3cm

- Weight: approx. 850 g



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 spearhead periodically, 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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