single handed sword oakeshott xiv Leren been & armpantser This Viking sword comes complete

This Viking sword comes complete with a scabbard

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single handed sword oakeshott xiv Leren been & armpantser This Viking sword comes completeThe single handed sword has a length of approx. 90 cm and a blade of 72 cm and a max. width of 5 cm. The simply decorated pommel and the cross guard were typical for their era. The cross guard is slightly bent for parrying enemy blows. The wooden grip is covered with leather to ensure a good grip. Type XIV is the last sword in Oakeshott's typification that was designed for piercing chainmail. It has a short, wide and pointed blade. The profile is