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Hersir – 9th to 10th Century Viking Sword - Stage Combat Version
Price:
$184.99
Purpose-built for reenactors, stage performers, and HEMA/bohurt practitioners who require a tough, blunted blade, the Hersir Viking Sword combines historical styling with modern durability. The broad, fullered blade is tempered to a working hardness and sports Deepeeka’s improved distal taper—making cuts, binds, and recoveries feel lighter in hand without sacrificing edge thickness for safety. Steel guard and pommel, a comfortable wood core grip wrapped in stitched leather, and a secure peened tang complete this workhorse setup. A fitted wood scabbard bound in leather with a wood suspension loop is included.
The term Hersir refers to a local chieftain in the Viking Age. This sword follows 9th–10th-century Scandinavian forms commonly unearthed in the Birka barrows of Sweden. The distinctive latticework motif reproduced as blade etchings on this replica echoes a decoration recorded on a 1949 Birka find, capturing the character of period originals while providing the ruggedness required for modern combat demonstrations.
Features
- Rebated, blunted edge for stage & sport combat
- Improved distal taper for better balance and maneuverability
- Broad fuller with latticework etchings on both sides
- Tempered high-carbon steel blade (EN45 / similar performance class to C60/1060), approx. 48–52 HRC
- Steel guard and triangular pommel, peened construction
- Wood grip with tight stitched leather wrap
- Wood scabbard bound in matching leather with wood suspension loop
- Built for edge-on-edge use; not sharpened for cutting
Specifications
| Overall Length | 37 1/8 in (37.13") |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 30 3/8 in (30.38") |
| Grip Length | 4 1/16 in (4.06") |
| Point of Balance (PoB) | 6 1/4 in (6.25") from guard |
| Blade Width at Guard | ≈ 2.29 in (58.2 mm) |
| Blade Thickness | Base ≈ 0.185 in (4.7 mm) • Thinnest at fuller end ≈ 0.134 in (3.4 mm) • Tip ridge ≈ 0.193 in (4.9 mm) |
| Weight | 3 lb 5 oz |
| Edge | Blunted / Rebated |
| Blade Steel | EN45 high-carbon spring steel (tempered 48–52 HRC) |
| Tang / Pommel | Full tang, peened pommel |
| Hilt | Steel guard & pommel; wood core grip with stitched leather wrap |
| Scabbard | Wood core, leather-bound, leather binding cord, wood suspension loop |
| Class | Battle Ready / Stage Combat |
| Culture | Viking |
| Manufacturer | Deepeeka |
| Country of Origin | India |
Note: Thickness figures are approximate and may vary slightly by piece.
Why You'll Like It
If you need a historically styled Viking sword that can take the knocks of rehearsals, tournaments, and live demonstrations, the Hersir Stage Combat delivers. It balances authentic looks and rugged construction with a safer, blunted edge—ready for the shield wall, the stage, or your next training session.
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