{"product_id":"medieval-norse-viking-sword-with-carved-wood-scabbard","title":"Medieval Norse Viking Sword with Carved Wood Scabbard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Medieval Norse Viking Sword closes its grip with a round engraved disc. That disc pommel is a dating marker for anyone who studies these. Norse smiths shifted pommel forms across the centuries. Collectors read the shape before they read anything else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow it, the grip runs reddish wood in banded segments. Silver rings divide the wood into clean sections. A straight crossguard carries engraved knotwork on both faces. Silver runs through every fitting on this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade itself stays bright and unpatterned. Thirty inches of polished steel taper toward the point. A single fuller runs down the center of the flat. No etching interrupts the surface anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat plainness is a choice, not an absence. Polished steel throws light differently than an etched blade. It reads cleaner under a display lamp. It also puts every line of the fittings forward instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorse Viking Sword at Divine Knives with a polished unpatterned blade, disc pommel, and pale wood scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Medieval Norse Viking Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScholars sort Viking swords by pommel and guard rather than by blade. Disc and lobed forms mark different stretches of the Viking Age. The single-hand grip pairs the sword with a shield in the other hand. Scabbards hung from suspension bands rather than from a rigid frog. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e follows those markers in this build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Hand Viking Sword Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance sits forward of the guard on a blade this broad. The fuller pulls weight from the middle without thinning the edge. A polished surface shows fingerprints, so handle it with a cloth. Oil the steel lightly and store the sword in its scabbard. Bare polish will spot in humid rooms faster than an etched finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Steel Viking Sword Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grip seats between the crossguard and the disc pommel. A through tang carries the load under the wood. Scabbard fittings are silver-toned at both throat and chape. Panel work is burned into the pale wood, not printed on. Leather suspension bands wrap the scabbard body at two points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Use of Nordic Reenactment Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sword suits living history, display stands, and Norse collections. Its scale reads properly against a period costume or kit. The pale scabbard also stands out against darker wall mounts. Order the Medieval Norse Viking Sword today. A disc pommel with silver fittings ships on no other sword here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Knives builds each sword to order in small numbers. Pommel engraving and scabbard panels are worked separately. Wood tone shifts between scabbards by nature of the material. Shipping runs tracked, with the blade secured against movement. Inspect the fittings on arrival before mounting the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (plain polished, no pattern welding)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright mirror polish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-edged with single central fuller\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGuard Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrip Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 in, single-hand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrip Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reddish-brown wood with silver-toned bands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGuard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight crossguard with engraved knotwork panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePommel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round disc with engraved knotwork medallion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale wood scabbard included, with burned Norse panel work, silver throat and chape, two leather suspension bands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-hand Viking sword\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this blade Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is plain polished steel with a central fuller. No pattern welding is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Gunnar Damascus Sword?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat sword has a Damascus blade, brass fittings, and a reddish carved scabbard. This one has polished steel, silver fittings, and a pale scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sword suitable for contact reenactment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact groups usually require blunted edges and specific safety specs. Confirm the edge state before booking it for combat drill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the disc pommel signify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePommel shape helps place a Viking sword in period. Disc forms belong to certain stretches of the age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scabbard included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The carved pale wood scabbard with silver fittings ships with the sword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this blade Damascus steel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. The blade is made from plain polished steel with a central fuller. 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