[S Ayton]

Hi,
Being new here, I've read a few articles, but I have a question I hope you guys can offer an answer to.
Basically, I'd like to know more about what blades a heathen Englishman would wield. Seing as England was christianised in the 8/9th century, most Oakshott type Xs are too old, even if they are indeed the more British styles (Petersen types L and S). Now, I've seen a few "Migration Era" swords about, but haven't seen anything about them other than brief descriptions and pics.
Any help or directions to books would be appreciated.
Cheers
Sim

[Jeroen Zuiderwijk]

This book could be a start:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/used/product...mp;wbflg=N

I don't have it, but I browsed through it once. I remember that it had a lot of examples in it. I'd like to get a copy of that book myself someday, but I have too many other priorities at the moment (like not spending much money for a while )

[Felix Wang]

Davidson's book also exists in a paperback format, likely more affordable.

One preeminent example of a heathen Anglo Saxon sword is very well known - the Sutton Hoo blade.