Damascus steel Viking sword Godfred
The sword was named after the feared Viking chieftain (king) Godfred (also called Gudfred or Gudrød), who lived in the 8th century and became famous for his warfare.
Godfred lived in the Viking settlement of Haithabu on the Schlei, in what is now Schleswig-Holstein, until his death in 810!
This sword is a museum replica from the 8th century.
The hand-forged blade, made of 1095 carbon steel, features a hollow grind and blood groove. It consists of 400 layers of Damascus steel, making it exceptionally hard yet flexible. The sword is of particularly high quality, extremely sharp, and therefore unsuitable for stage combat.
The crossguard and pommel are also made of Damascus steel and wrapped in leather. The scabbard is made of wood with a suede covering, fitted with bronze fittings and decorated metal bands, and includes a suspension device.
Unfortunately, an image of this size can only hint at the beautiful structure of the Damascus surface.
The well-balanced sword is an excellent piece of craftsmanship.
- Blade made of 400 layers of Damascus steel
- with blood groove (hollow blade)
- Blade length: approx. 73 cm
- Total length: approx. 90 cm
- Blade width: approx. 4.8 cm
- Weight: approx. 1130 g
- Total weight including sheath: approx. 2.4 kg.
Sharp sword, not suitable for stage combat!
Price is for one sword with scabbard!
Proof of age is absolutely required!
