With your new Viking sword to honor and immortality

Whether medieval market or LARP event - if you want to transform yourself into one of the feared Norsemen, you can buy your detailed and authentic Viking sword from the Battle-Merchant online store.

What is the Viking sword called?

The Viking sword is also known as the 'Sax' or 'Seax'. This special form of sword was used by the Vikings from Scandinavia. The short sword has a straight to slightly curved blade. It was used both as a weapon and an everyday tool.

The double-edged blade of the Viking sword had a sharp edge. In close combat, it was used for stabbing and slashing attacks. The blade was wider at the hilt and tapered towards the tip. This gave it a deadly effective edge. It was made of high-quality steel, which gave it unparalleled durability and sharpness. Depending on the status of the wearer and the tribe, it had various patterns for decoration or as a status symbol. It was not uncommon to find elaborate runes from Viking culture on the deadly edges of Viking swords.

What were Viking weapons?

The dangerous Norsemen not only demonstrated skill and ingenuity in the art of weaponry, they are also said to have been very good fighters. This may have been due to their toughness and versatility. The variety of weapons used by the Vikings in battle Battle paid off. It was not uncommon for them to surprise their enemies with their ingenuity. The 5 most popular Viking weapons were:

1. The Viking sword: The unrivaled favorite of the Vikings in battle was the sword. It was just as versatile as its wielder. Long swords, short swords or sax swords were used depending on the area of application and skill level
2. The Viking axe: The axe was clearly the second most popular Viking weapon. This dangerous weapon with extreme penetrating power was also used for everyday crafts. In addition to battle axes, throwing axes and hatchets were popular axes for fighting.
3. The Viking spear: Throwing spears and javelins were popular throwing and ranged weapons among the Vikings. Warriors and foot soldiers on land usually used them in battle to conquer new territories.
4. The crossbow: long-range firearms such as the bow and arrow or the crossbow were often used on the high seas against enemy ships. They were made of solid wood and strung with sinew.
5. The Viking dagger: The short, double-edged knives were rarely used as close combat weapons. The Vikings carried them as a kind of backup weapon if the sword was lost or quick action was required at close range. The knife was also an important everyday item for hunting and crafts.

The Vikings' weapons increased their effectiveness in battle. The sword was also an important status symbol for the Viking leader, with which he demonstrated his power and status. Decorations with precious stones showed the high rank of these leaders at a glance.

How heavy was a Viking sword?

Surprisingly, Viking swords were relatively light and handy compared to two-handed swords. The typical Viking sword weighed no more than one to two kilograms on average. The weight varied depending on the length of the sword and the material of the blade. The light weight of the Viking sword enabled the Norsemen to wield the weapon effectively in close combat. Even today, the Vikings are known for their merciless, quick thrusts and slashes. As the Viking sword was sharp and handy, the Norsemen often emerged victorious from battle.

Buy your authentic Viking sword now

The Celtic sword is popular for its rich ornamentation. You can buy your detailed Viking sword from the Battle-Merchant online store. You can also get the matching scabbard made of high-quality leather from us. Arm yourself and take hearts by storm at the next medieval event.