Sword Brands

The hilt of the Isle of Eigg Sword is the finest example of a Viking sword hilt ever found in Scotland and currently resides on the National Museums of Scotland collection. It was discovered on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides by a local farmer whilst levelling a mound. The mound is thought to have contained a pagan burial and also contained bronze bucket mounts, a whetstone and some pieces of the original blade. 

The sword dates from around the 9th or 10th century. All parts of the hilt are richly decorated animal and geometric ornament in panels. Some of the original decoration was inlaid with silver or silver thread.

Total Length: 96.2cm
Blade Length: 78.4cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.5kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.4mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.5mm
Blade Width (base): 4.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16cm
Blade: Damascus Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Riveted and Threaded
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Bronze

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The hilt of the Isle of Eigg Sword is the finest example of a Viking sword hilt ever found in Scotland and currently resides on the National Museums of Scotland collection. It was discovered on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides by a local farmer whilst levelling a mound. The mound is thought to have contained a pagan burial and also contained bronze bucket mounts, a whetstone and some pieces of the original blade. 

Our Isle of Eigg Sword replica features a double-edged blade with wide central fuller. The grip, guard and pommel are made of cast bronze. The unsharpened blade is made of well-tempered mild steel and is peened at the pommel for durability. It comes complete with a leather-wrapped wooden scabbard with similar bronze fittings.

Total Length: 97.5cm
Blade Length: 80cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Grip Length: 17.5cm
Weight: 2kg
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Based on an original in the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, our Peterson Type D Viking Sword is typical of those wielded by Viking warriors of the 9^th and 10^th centuries. The ornately crafted hilt signifying that its owner was of high status. The hilt fittings have been cast in bronze and mounted using the traditional method of construction; riveting a cap over the pommel base. The hardwood grip is tightly bound in leather.

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 is decorated with bronze “knotwork” fittings of Norse origin and features a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total length: 96.2 cm
Blade length: 78.4 cm
Grip length: 10 cm
Weight: 1.47 kg
Blade thickness (base): 4.8 mm
Blade thickness (CoP): 3.7 mm
Blade width (base): 4.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16 cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Bronze

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Based on an original in the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, our Peterson Type D Viking Sword is typical of those wielded by Viking warriors of the 9^th and 10^th centuries. The ornately crafted hilt signifying that its owner was of high status. The hilt fittings have been cast in bronze and mounted using the traditional method of construction; riveting a cap over the pommel base. The grip is also cast from bronze in a similar fashion to a sword found on the Isle of Eigg in Scotland. At the base of the guard is a protective strip of felt that can be removed if required.

The blade was formed by twisting bars of steel around each other, welding the bars together by hammering and then repeating the process to create this distinct chevron pattern. The leather-bound wooden scabbard is decorated with bronze “knotwork” fittings of Norse origin and features a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total Length: 96.2cm
Blade Length: 78.4cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.61kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.4mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 4.5mm
Blade Width (base): 4.3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Riveted and Threaded
Scabbard: Bronze

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Viking sword with silver and gold hilt, from Dyback, Skane. One of the finest swords of the Viking Age found in Scandinavia, this was either made in England or heavily influenced by English styles in work, being the Winchester style of metalwork, 8th-11th century. 

Total Length: 102cm
Blade Length: 81cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Grip Length: 17cm
Weight: 1.5kg
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Wood, Leather, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

There are four kings that this sword may have belonged to: Raedwald who was overlord of the English kingdoms between AD616 and his death (at the latest in 627, probably in 625/626), Eorpwald (died 627/628) and co-regents Sigebert and Ecric, who both died fighting Penda of Mercia in AD637.

Our Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Sword is a based on the surviving components of an original found at the famous Sutton Hoo burial site. They can be seen on display at the British Museum. The composite hilt is made from wood and antiqued brass and is decorated with red enamel to resemble the garnets on the original. The hardwood grip is bound with brown leather and riveted to the hilt fittings in the same way as the original. 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: 88cm
Blade Length: 73cm
Grip Length: 11cm
Weight: 1.2kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.7mm
Blade Width (base): 5.1cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 16.8cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from antiqued brass with tin plated fittings that shine like silver. The blade was formed by twisting bars of steel around each other, welding the bars together by hammering and then repeating the process to create this distinct pattern.

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: 93.3cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 8.5cm
Weight: 1.45kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.1mm
Blade Width (base): 4.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from antiqued brass with tin plated fittings that shine like 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: 93.3cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 8.5cm
Weight: 1.45kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.1mm
Blade Width (base): 4.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8 m
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This exquisite example of an 8^th century Anglo-Saxon sword is based on the surviving parts of an original found in Fetter Lane, London in the 19^th century and now on display in the British Museum.

Such a highly crafted sword would be reserved for the elite of Anglo-Saxon society. The grip is decorated on both sides. On one side a spiral of four snakes separated by undulating leafy stems, the other a spread-eagled beast with gaping jaws in profile encircles its body with its zoomorphic tail, against a background of leafy shoots. The pommel cap, riveted into place like the original, features a central element decorated with a formalised tendril pattern, on one side alternating with bird heads. The hilt is constructed from cast brass and plated with tin, much prized for its silver like appearance. Its brass accents shine like gold. 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 plated brass fittings and a suspension loop allowing it to be fastened to a belt of baldric.

Total Length: 93.3cm
Blade Length: 78.5cm
Grip Length: 8.5cm
Weight: 1.45kg
Blade Thickness (base): 4.5mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 3.1mm
Blade Width (base): 4.6cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9.8cm
Blade: EN45 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut and Riveted
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Silvered Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.