Channel: Northmen

Category: Nonprofits & Activism

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Description: This sword is based on historical Viking's sword lines and proportions (Petersen type R) dated back to 10th century. Based on historical findings and research our friend bladesmith and artist from USA - Dave DelaGardelle from Cedarlore Forge designed this sword and all its details. This is a result of 4 months hard work of 4 of our guild's master craftsmen - 2 bladesmiths - Gregory and Chris, fine woodworker Mr. Armands Vilisters and jeweller/engraver Mr. Linards Potchs. Blade is a very similar forge welding to sword blades forged back in 10th century. The profile of the blade is forged as 3 damascus bars each one of 320 layers forge welded together in the middle (fuller) of the blade and high carbon steel is forge welded as cutting edges making sword brake and crack resistant. Sword's hilt - guard, grip and pommel is built to land the swords balance and pivot points on the sword's tip making it battle ready. Guard and pommel is forged and shaped out of old pieces of iron and inlaid with Sterling silver decorations. Sword grip and scabbard is created out of old English Bog Oak found in the bog under the 6 meters soil (peat) for more than 5600 years. Scabbard has Moose antler decorations fixed with silver pins and leather strap. This Northmen Sword is created as our guild's symbol and dedication to the skill level of our guild's master craftsmen. This sword will be replicated in the future. We can make not more than 3 of Northmen swords per year so there will be a waiting list created for them who would like to own a Northmen guild's symbol. Specs: Overall weight: 1400 grams Overall length: 972mm Blade length: 800mm Blade width by the guard: 52mm Hilt length: 172mm Point of balance from tip: 725mm Pivot point of the tip: 820mm Blade materials: Pattern welded mosaic Damascus steel, High Carbon Steel Hilt materials: Iron, Sterling Silver, Bog Oak Scabbard materials: Bog oak, Sterling Silver, Leather, Moose Antler "For some a sword may be just that, a sword. You may, I hope, feel inspired to live not in selfishness, violence, hatred and revenge, but instead with honor, respect, grace, and love towards other human beings. I believe in the idea that we are all living in a cosmic story that’s much larger than ourselves. I believe in beautifully-absolute and unchanging Truth in the reality of good and evil, and that the split between the two resides within all of our broken human-hearts, which yearn for redemption and freedom. I think the sword is a perfect symbol to explore those truths, and delve deep into what makes human beings truly human. I hope that through my work I might inspire others to use the God given talents that we all have for a good and positive purpose, whatever it may be. God bless – David DelaGardelle" Please write an email to guild@northmen.com about pricing and waiting list of this sword. northmen.com/sword facebook.com/northmenguild instagram.com/northmenguild