Scandinavian Vendel Chieftain’s Sword with Damascus Blade – Brass Hilt with Tin Plated Accents – Deepeeka Primus

This 8th Century Scandinavian Vendel Sword has a blade skillfully forged from Damascus steel and the melding of two different steels into a single blade created the swirling and rippled patterns evident throughout the blade. Original swords of this type were typically pattern-welded blades which, like Damascus, were made from different steels mixed together in a process which left tell-tale patterning on the blade. This was done both to reduce impurities from bloomery iron and steel and to create a blade with a mix of desired properties granted to it from the use of several different steels of varying hardnesses.

The hilt of this sword is crafted from finely-cast antiqued brass which is contrasted with central bands of tin-plated brass for a silvered appearance. Tin was a prized metal for historical embellishment due to its relative scarcity and resemblance to silver. The grip is crafted from hardwood and is completed with a tight wrap of leather. Like originals the pommel is a two-part construction created by riveting a cap over the pommel base. Inlaid red enamel on the pommel finishes the sword some eye-fetching scarlet hue on the pommel to replicate the swords borne by chieftains and champions who could have garnets fitted into their sword pommels.

Included with the sword is a scabbard which is made from wood and finished with a protective layer of tightly stitched leather. Its chape and locket are antiqued brass and the wooden suspension loop is bound to the scabbard with bands of leather. This suspension loop serves as an anchoring point for the strap of your own sword belt or baldric to allow for the sword to be worn.