Cawood Viking Sword
The celebrated Cawood Sword, named after its discovery location near Cawood Castle in England, is regarded as one of the finest and best-preserved examples of an 11th century Viking sword in existence. Preserved in the mud of the bed of the River Ouse for almost a millennium, the sword has now found a permanent home in the Yorkshire Museum, where it is a leading attraction. What is almost certainly a “sister” sword was unearthed in Norway in 1888, giving a valuable clue to the Cawood Sword’s origin.
Our Cawood Sword replicates the lobated pommel and steeply down curved quillons of the hilt perfectly, while the wide-fullered blade is reproduced in forged 5160 high-carbon steel. The weight and balance provide for a very usable sword. No details of the original scabbard are known, but the styling of our leather-covered version is typical of the period.
Overall Length: 90cm
Blade Length: 75cm
Handle Length: 10cm
Weight: 1106g
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Steel
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
The celebrated Cawood Sword, named after its discovery location near Cawood Castle in England, is regarded as one of the finest and best-preserved examples of an 11th century Viking sword in existence. Preserved in the mud of the bed of the River Ouse for almost a millennium, the sword has now found a permanent home in the Yorkshire Museum, where it is a leading attraction. What is almost certainly a “sister” sword was unearthed in Norway in 1888, giving a valuable clue to the Cawood Sword’s origin.
Our Cawood Sword replicates the lobated pommel and steeply down curved quillons of the hilt perfectly, while the wide-fullered blade is reproduced in forged 5160 high-carbon steel. The weight and balance provide for a very usable sword. No details of the original scabbard are known, but the styling of our leather-covered version is typical of the period.
Leather is a natural product and as such the colour and tone of the leather may vary.
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| Specification | Overall: 90cm All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece |
|---|---|
| Edge | Sharp |
| Bestseller | No |
