10th Century Norwegian Viking Sword w/ Peened Pommel – Deepeeka
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Overview
10th Century Norwegian Viking Sword w/ Peened Pommel - Deepeeka
This 10th Century Norwegian Viking Sword is based on an original that is part of the collection of the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. It has a broad, fullered blade that is forged from C60 high carbon steel; the crossguard and three-lobed pommel are crafted from steel and the wooden grip is tightly bound in leather.
The wooden scabbard is overlaid in leather and completed with a steel chape and a wooden suspension loop.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 38 3/16''
- Blade Length
- 31''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 9.6 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 5 7/16''
- Thickness
- 4.7 mm - 4.2 mm
- Width
- 56.1 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 3/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this sword built for—display, cutting, or sparring? Common Question
This is a battle-ready reproduction of a 10th century Norwegian Viking sword, built on a C60 high carbon steel blade with a peened pommel and full fittings for handling and display. It ships unsharpened, so out of the box it's suited to historical collecting, reenactment, and handling rather than target cutting.
Q What does "Battle Ready" mean here—does it come sharp? Common Question
Battle Ready refers to the sturdy, full construction of the blade, guard, and peened pommel assembly, built to take the stresses of handling and use. This particular sword ships unsharpened, so it arrives with a blunt edge rather than a cutting edge.
Q What is the blade steel, and how durable is it? Common Question
The blade is forged from C60 high carbon steel, a tough steel commonly used in battle-ready reproductions for its strength and resilience. Paired with the steel crossguard and peened pommel, the sword is built to hold up to handling and display use over time.
Q Where does this sword balance, and what does that mean for handling? Common Question
The point of balance sits 5 7/16'' out from the guard, which keeps the weight gathered fairly close to the hilt for a Viking-style sword of this blade length. That balance supports the lively, maneuverable feel typical of these early medieval swords in the hand.
Q What is the scabbard made of, and can I store the blade in it? Common Question
The scabbard is wood overlaid in leather, finished with a steel chape at the tip and a wooden suspension loop for belt carry. For the long term, store the blade outside the scabbard rather than inside it, since leather and wood can trap moisture against the steel and encourage rust.
Q How should I maintain this sword to prevent rust? Common Question
Wipe the blade down after handling to remove fingerprints and moisture, then apply a light coat of oil to the polished steel before dry storage. Keep it in a dry environment outside its leather-and-wood scabbard for long-term storage, since a scabbard may hold moisture against the blade.
Q What does the hilt and pommel construction look like? Common Question
The pommel is a peened, multi-lobed (trilobate) steel pommel secured to the tang, matched with a straight steel crossguard in the same polished finish. The grip is wood wrapped tightly in dark brown leather with visible wrapped banding, giving a secure, traditional Viking-era grip.
The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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Viking sword Overall, this is not a bad sword. I do have a few criticisms
1) The assembly is a bit sloppy. The pommel, guard, and blade are off from each other by a bit. However, this does not significantly affect my ability to index the blade. I would advise taking a bit more time in the assembly process.
2) The grip and pommel are a bit too large when compared to historical examples. For me, this is just a nitpick
3) There appears to be a small, yet noticeable, warp in the tang. While not significantly detrimental, it does look a bit sloppy and makes me question the overall integrity of the sword.
Now for the things I like.
1) The scabbard is very nice. I am quite a fan of the simple, rugged construction.
2) The edge is of a good sharpness. I can put a bit better of an edge on it, but the standard edge isn’t bad.
Though I have heard some negative feedback about swords from Deepeeka, as well as experienced firsthand some of their lower quality products, I am happy with this sword. Perhaps with a few minor adjustments to the design, and some better quality control, this model could easily be a very impressive and formidable sword. I hope that my feedback reaches the company and that they can reflect upon my comments.