[George Hill]

All the original viking swords I have seen have looked black and rather lumpy. Now, I know that the elements are hard on these things, but are there any that survive and look 'as they did' in the old days?

[Patrick Kelly]

One of the best preserved swords of the Viking age is probably one found in the River Witham, London. It's now housed in the British Museum. As far as I know there are none that survive in pristine condition.

There's a photo of it in this review: http://www.myArmoury.com/review_alb_jarl.html

[Martin Wallgren]

There has been some recent findings of "viking" swords in the Fjäll (scandinavian mountains) that is said to be very well preserved. I will have a look at them this summer, hopefulley I can post some pictures of them later. I´ll keep you posted...