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Two Albion Squire Line Norse Sword

Enjoyed these for years. Time to let these go. Never used just admired and stored. Purchased these from the Viking Store years ago (Going Out of Business???). Don't think these are made anymore.

Albion Squire Line Vinland Sword (blunt) - $800

This style of Viking era sword is referred to as a Type R hilt in Petersen's Typology, due to the distinctive five-lobed pommel and straight flaring guard. Find places for this hilt form date from the 10th century. The hilt components are investment cast in mild steel from original waxes carved by Leif Hansen under the direction of Peter Johnsson, based on Peter's first-hand examination and documentation of period originals of this type. The blade is classified as a Geibig Type 3 (which some consider a sub-classification of the Oakeshott Type X), hand-ground from 1075 steel to a fine satin finish, heat-treated by hand in the Albion Forge Shop. The grip is of stabilized birch, wrapped with black leather. Specifications Overall length: 37" Blade length: 31" Grip length: 3.75" Weight: 2.75 lbs

Albion Squire Line Gotland Sword (blunt) - $800

This style of Viking era sword is referred to as a Type Z hilt in Petersen's Typology, due to the distinctive five-lobed pommel and downturned spatulate guard. Find places for this hilt form date from the late 10th into the mid 11th centuries. The hilt components are investment cast in mild steel from original waxes carved by Leif Hansen under the direction of Peter Johnsson, based on Peter's first-hand examination and documentation of period originals of this type. The blade is classified as a Geibig Type 4 (which some consider a sub-classification of the Oakeshott Type X), hand-ground from 1075 steel to a fine satin finish, heat-treated by hand in the Albion Forge Shop. The grip is of stabilized birch, wrapped with black leather. Specifications Overall length: 36.5" Blade Length: 30" Grip length: 3.75" Weight (approx.): 2.75 lbs

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Happy to discuss or answer any questions in the PM. Will include any detailed picture request via the PM. Good Project sword.