Hi all. Considering getting a custom Viking sword off the ground, but I am looking for a style to go with. Right now I am considering this one, http://www.armart.antiquanova.com/Veligradsword.htm , I find this to be the best looking viking sword out there right now. I just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions of viking designs. The only kind I don't really like are the ones with overly lavish pommels like the Del Tin Hugin and Mugin sword (I've seen worse, but not my cup o' tea. Frankly, at the right price I would still want to own one).

Hi Aaron,

Manning Imperial has a nice one here, if you like the ornate inlays: http://www.manningimperial.com/item.php?item_id=275

Wow, almost more inlay than pommel :lol:

A bit too overdone. The Veligrad has designs, but it didn't try to cover the entire pommel.

I like the look of Patrick Bartá's A12 Viking sword:

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and of course my Clontarf
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Just curious: Why not find inspiration in antiques rather than already-made reproductions? Your database is not only bigger this way, but you're not going to suffer the consequences of interpreting an interpretation by going this route.

Here is a period original that inspires me...

ks

Here are some rather impressive specimens:

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Overdone inlays on a Viking sword?
Pish posh! Cover that iron to protect it from salty sea air I say.

I tend to prefer the Petersen types A, H, K, R, and S.

Shane

Here are a couple you might consider, found in our Albums:
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