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Danelagh – 9th to 10th Century Viking Sword – Deepeeka

Danelagh – 9th to 10th Century Viking Sword – Deepeeka

$219.99 USD
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The Danelagh Viking sword (or Danelaw sword) refers to a type of Viking Age weapon typically found in regions of England that were under Danish control during the 9th and 10th centuries, an area known as the Danelaw. While there isn't a singular artifact officially named the “Danelagh sword,” the term generally applies to swords uncovered in this geographical and historical context.

 

🔹 Historical Context

  • Time Period: 9th to 10th centuries

  • Region: Danelaw (eastern and northern England) — areas settled and governed by Danish Vikings after the Treaty of Wedmore in 878 AD.

  • Users: Norse settlers and warriors, often integrated with Anglo-Saxon society.

 

🔹 Cultural Significance

  • Status Symbol: A well-crafted sword was a marker of wealth and power.

  • Burial Items: Many have been found in graves, indicating their importance in the afterlife.

The “Danelagh Viking sword” typically refers to high-quality Viking swords used in England’s Danelaw regions during the 9th and 10th centuries. These swords were both functional weapons and prestigious items, often blending Norse and Anglo-Saxon design elements. Surviving examples offer a glimpse into the martial and cultural life of Viking settlers in England.

This Viking Sword has a blade forged from high carbon steel which is durably peened and mounted into a hilt of steel. The grip is wood with a tight wrap of leather and the sword is matched with a wooden scabbard which is wrapped in matching leather and completed with a wooden suspension loop.

Overall Length 37 3/16"
Blade Length 31 1/4"
Weight 2 lb 13.3 oz
Edge Unsharpened
Width 59.6 mm
Thickness 4.5 - 4.6 mm
Pommel Peened
P.O.B. 7 3/16"
Blade [EN45 High Carbon Steel]
Class Battle Ready
Culture Viking
Manufacturer Deepeeka
Country of Origin India
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