{"product_id":"northmen-viking-sword-with-damascus-blade-and-beast-head-chape","title":"Northmen Viking Sword with Damascus Blade and Beast Head Chape","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Northmen Viking Sword ends its scabbard in a carved beast head. That chape reads as a creature rather than a plain cap. Norse metalworkers filled fittings with animals for centuries. The habit ran from brooches to bridles to sword mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver runs through every fitting against a black body. The scabbard stays dark where most carry pale or reddish wood. Knotwork sits etched into a panel near the throat. Two banded mounts break the length further down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade turns dense with Damascus pattern. Layers swirl tight rather than running in long waves. An acid etch lifts the light bands clear of the dark. Twenty-nine inches taper steadily toward the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayer density is where pattern-welded blades separate. A loose weave reads clearly from across a room. A tight one holds its detail when a viewer steps closer. This blade sits at the tighter end of that range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViking Sword at Divine Knives with a beast head chape, black scabbard, and black gripped hilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Northmen Viking Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorse art moved through named animal styles across the Viking Age. Borre, Jelling, and Urnes each treated beasts a different way. Metalworkers carried those styles onto guards, pommels, and chapes. A worked chape marked standing as much as it protected the tip. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e follows that decorative habit in these fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScandinavian Damascus Sword Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense pattern welding shows more layers per inch than open wave work. That density rewards close viewing under a directed light. The black grip hides handling marks better than bare wood. Wipe the blade after handling and keep a light oil film. Etched Damascus resists spotting better than a mirror surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeast Engraved Sword Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grip seats between an engraved guard and a worked pommel. A through tang runs the length beneath the black covering. Silver mounts are fitted to the scabbard at throat and bands. The beast chape closes the tip and shields the wood beneath. Every mount is seated separately rather than cast as one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Use of Norse Heritage Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sword suits display, living history kits, and Norse collections. Black and silver reads sharply against a pale wall or stand. The beast chape gives the piece a talking point at sight. Order the Northmen Viking Sword today. A beast head chape ships on no other sword here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Knives builds each sword in small numbered runs. Fittings are engraved by hand, so line depth varies slightly. The antler and mat shown are staging props, not part of the order. Shipping runs are tracked with the blade braced against movement. Check every mount for seating once the parcel opens.\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 35 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus (pattern welded) steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense swirling Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin acid-etched, high contrast\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\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFuller:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not clearly visible; pattern density obscures it\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 Black, wrapped or dark wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGuard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-toned with zoomorphic knotwork engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePommel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornate silver-toned, beast and knot motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTang:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Through tang\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black scabbard included, with etched knotwork panel, silver throat, two banded mounts, and beast head chape\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 the blade pattern welded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Layers are forge welded and folded into a dense swirling structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blade iron?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is layered steel. Iron and steel are different materials with different properties.\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\u003eBoth carry Damascus blades. That one has brass fittings and a reddish scabbard. This one has silver fittings and a black scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Medieval Norse Viking Sword?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat sword has a plain polished blade and a pale wood scabbard. This one has a Damascus blade and a black scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the animal on the scabbard tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a stylized beast head chape, drawn from Norse animal art traditions.\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 the blade pattern welded?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The blade is crafted from pattern-welded layered steel. 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