Vendelsvarde Grave Sword

This sword is a replica of a piece found whilst excavating a 6th-7th century grave at a burial site close to Uppsala in Sweden. It's dated to be originating during the Vendel era, which comes between the Migration Period and Viking Age.

The Vendelsvarde Grave Sword features a highly ornate hilt, a testament to the craftsmen of the period. Like the original Vendela and Viking swords, it features a two part pommel with a cap secured by twin rivets. This cap is decorated with deep red enamel to replicate the garnet decoration on the original. The stylised “ring” on the pommel, seen on other swords of this type, is symbolic rather than a moving functional component. The hardwood grip is tightly bound with brown leather. The hilt fittings are made from antiqued brass, and feature tin accents – giving the appearance of silver. It features a forged and tempered high carbon steel blade that is designed for hacking and slashing, such was the fighting style of the era.

The leather bound wooden scabbard features antiqued brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 89.5 cm
Blade length: 73.3 cm
Grip length: 11 cm
Weight: 1.45 kg

Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass