Description
For great sagas of epic battles and wondrous adventures, look no further than the legends of Norse myth. They abound with the tales of mighty warriors and their feats of heroism. This weapon is the perfect match for those looking to embody the stalwart fighting spirit of these ancient people. The Viking Sword is a weapon of status wielded by free men and proud warriors of skill and valor.
Whether you are a Viking or Celtic warrior, this Viking Sword is amongst our highest quality gear due to its impressive durability and detail. The blade is made of shred resistant closed cell foam surrounding a fiberglass core with a strong latex coating, making this LARP sword safe and ready for live action roleplay. Its intricate-looking hilt is cast from polyurethane foam for a low maintenance sturdiness and steadfast hold, depicting a leather wrapped grip and a matching, golden colored pommel and guard, detailed with the appearance of intricate carvings.
NOTE: This item is 24" in overall length, and as such is sized as a Main Gauche, which is noticeably smaller than the standard short sword of 33 inches.
History
Originally a Frankish design
Most swords of this design found in Scandinavia were imported or looted from the Frankish Empire
Also referred to as a “Norman Sword”
Gave rise to the Knightly Sword in the 11th to 12th centuries
A fuller, or the groove that runs the length of the blade, was added to lighten the blade while adding structural strength
Key Features
A high quality weapon for an affordable price
Great detail
Firm grip
Leather wrapped handle
Light weight
High safety rating, approved by the top organizations
Made from a proprietary foam that does not shred
Features a strong, round, flexible fiberglass core
Great costume, LARP, and cosplay piece
Features a resilient latex coating
10 Step Coating Process
Materials
Crafted from polyurethane foam
Finished with a latex coating
Core is made of fiberglass
Tip of core wrapped in Kevlar to prevent punch-through
Specifications
overall length: 24" or 60 cm
blade length: 16" or 41 cm
hilt: 3" long x 2" wide or 8 x 5 cm
handle: 4" or 10.5 cm
pommel: 4" x [1.75, 1] x .75 or 10 x 4.5 x 1.9 cm
grip: firm
weapon tip: pointed
striking surface: semi-beveled
core: fiberglass rod
weight: 0.35 lbs or 160 grams
core capped to prevent tearing /splitting /punch-through of the foam
foam thickness depth to core on striking surface: +5/8"
foam thickness depth to core on all non-striking surfaces: +3/8"
foam thickness from core to end/tip: +1.5"
foam weight: cross-linked polyurethane, similar to Trocellen (tm)
Measurements will vary slightly from piece to piece as these are handmade items.
Please check out the OPTIONS, at this time we have two of these Longswords that are 40.5"/103 cm in length, not 39.5"/100 cm available.
For shipments outside the US, please check the USPS website to see if they will be able to ship your order. If this item does not fit within the size restrictions for your country, a shipping service other than the USPS will be required:
https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immctry.htm
