viking sword island eigg leather grip Katana onderdelen It consists of two shield-shaped

It consists of two shield-shaped plates that may be hung from the belt to protect the outside of the thighs

This type of shoe with a broad tip was popular throughout the 16th century amongst all classes of society

it is not recommended to leave it in the sun for a longer period of time

The blade is constructed from 1055 carbon steel

viking sword island eigg leather grip Katana onderdelen It consists of two shield-shapedThe sword is a replica of a 9th century Viking sword discovered in a burial mound (tumulus) at Kildonnan Dail Sithean. The sword likely belonged to a Viking jarl from the upper ranks of the Viking elite. It is classified as a Petersen Type D. The luxurious grip indicates that the owner must have been exceptionally wealthy. A similar original has been found in Bjornsholm on Jutland, Denmark. This Viking sword features a thin blade with a wide fuller.