Viking sword - Wikipedia
WEBThe Viking Age sword (also Viking sword) or Carolingian sword is the type of sword prevalent in Western and Northern Europe during the Early Middle Ages.
Sword Hilt Types and Guards: Designs for Function and Form
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Viking swords have been classified based on their hilts. Swords of the Viking Age are all relatively similar, but some historians identify them based on their hilt design. In The Norwegian Viking Sword, archeologist Jan Petersen established the typology of Viking weapons including swords.
Viking Sword Hilt Inlays - Hurstwic
WEBTypically, the inlay found on excavated Viking-age hilts is only a pale shadow of its original brilliance. The rusting of the base metal underneath causes the precious metal overlay to lift away and flake off. Recent research has made more clear how the inlay was created on these historical hilts.
Viking Swords - Hurstwic
WEBThe photo to the left shows five Viking era sword hilts, illustrating the variations in guards and pommels that existed during the Viking age. The hilts are generally classified using a system devised by Jan Petersen and published in 1919.
Types of Viking Swords & Identification [Updated]
WEBJul 24, 2022 · The first Viking sword typology was developed in 1919 by Dr. Jan Petersen. His organization of sword types relies largely on studying the hilt of the blade. Pommel and guard shapes play key roles in his identification of swords. Pommel designs distinguish Viking swords from each other.
Swords - The Viking Age Compendium
WEBThe most common method to date a Viking sword is by it's hilt style. Summary of Typologies The following table attempts to marry Rygh's types to Petersen's typology and to Wheelers more simplified typology.
THE VIKING SWORD by Tyr Neilsen
WEBOct 26, 2016 · The Viking Sword was one long piece of iron, comprised of a single handed hilt, a cross-guard and a blade. It was longer than the spatha and had a sharper taper and point.
Choosing the Perfect Viking Sword (Comprehensive Guide)
WEBThe Hilt: Types and Construction. The hilt, composed of the guard and the grip, is designed for control and balance. Its construction often reveals the sword’s age and origin. Viking hilts usually have a lower guard and an upper guard, …
Viking Sword - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBViking Sword. European, probably Scandinavia. 10th century. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373. The richly decorated hilt and pattern-welded blade indicate that this sword was carried by a warrior of high rank, perhaps a …
Viking swords: the ultimate guide - Routes North
WEBDec 19, 2022 · Viking swords consisted of a hilt, made from wood or leather, and an iron or steel blade which typically had double edges, meaning they were sharp on both sides. The Vikings used swords in battle during raids and conquests on …
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