Bronze Age Celtic Sword Circa 1000 B.C. This bronze sword is a beautiful example of pre-iron age Celtic weaponry. The blade is cast in solid bronze with the bronze hilt built around the tang and secured with copper rivets. Blades were cast with the tang or the entire handle as a single piece and not sharpened after casting. Although longer specimens do exist, they were made primarily for ceremonial purposes. This short sword would have been used primarily as a thrusting weapon, although it would have been effective as a slashing weapon. Viking Dragon Axe Norway 8th-10th Centuries The Nordic warrior held his weapon in great reverence and often lavished them with elaborate decorations. This piece displays a Viking dragon knot-work motif. This weapon is designed for handed combat in conjunction with a shield. A Viking's equipment consisted of sword, sax, axe, spear and round shield, the quality of which indicated a warrior's social status. German Broadsword Germany 14th Century This hand-forged broadsword has excellent balance, making it very easy to wield. This is a beautiful example of the sword-smith’s art.
Bronze Age Celtic Sword Circa 1000 B.C. This bronze sword is a beautiful example of pre-iron age Celtic weaponry. The blade is cast in solid bronze with the bronze hilt built around the tang and secured with copper rivets. Blades were cast with the tang or the entire handle as a single piece and not sharpened after casting. Although longer specimens do exist, they were made primarily for ceremonial purposes. This short sword would have been used primarily as a thrusting weapon, although it would have been effective as a slashing weapon. Viking Dragon Axe Norway 8th-10th Centuries The Nordic warrior held his weapon in great reverence and often lavished them with elaborate decorations. This piece displays a Viking dragon knot-work motif. This weapon is designed for combat in conjunction with a shield. A Viking's equipment consisted of sword, sax, axe, spear and round shield, the quality of which indicated a warrior's social status. German Broadsword Germany 14th Century This hand-forged broadsword has excellent balance, making it very easy to wield. This is a beautiful example of the sword-smith’s art. handed
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