"Your deeds are famous, so stay resolute, my lord, defend your life now with the whole of your strength. I shall stand by you" - Wiglaf the warrior, in the poem Beowulf. (lines 2666-68) Oräddbror is variation of a Behmer type 1 and type 6 early Scandinavian spatha. Loosely inspired by swords right on the cusp of evolving between two distinct cultures, this type of Scandinavian Spatha took lead from some of the classical Roman hilts and the early migration period "Germanic" hilts. Hand forged out of composite twist pattern welded steel, the swords blade is deadly keen and extremely light-weight. The primarily organic hilt is crafted from exotic Brazilian blackwood with matching scabbard, while the grip is carved from antique elk antler from Sweden. Both the hilt and scabbard are capped with hand engraved brass fittings that feature early Scandinavian ornamentation. A swift, stealthy, and trustworthy friend, Oräddbror is a sword forged with deep spirit and life, ready to aid at the warriors side in defense of his Lord in times of great need. Stats: OAL: 35 1/2" Blade length: 27 1/4th" Blade width: 1 5/8ths' Point of balance: 4 1/4th" from the guard Steel: 1075 and L6 Hilt and Scabbard wood: Brazilian Blackwood Grip: Antique elk antler Fittings: Engraved bronze cedarloreforge.com/
Weapons Spears Spears were likely the most common and important item. Useful on land and on horseback, long reaching, and one of the most ancient weapons-and one that survived centuries of change. …
An old legend has it that a Nordic smith named Ulfberht developed the first all steel blade. This crucial development achieved near-mythical status among warriors, making this one of the most important swords in the study of medieval weapons. Several of these blades from slightly different time periods exist, some engraved in gratitude and reverance with Ulfberht's hallowed name. Prior to the Ulfberht swords, all iron age European swords were of the pattern welded variety. Soft iron bars were welded to
Applying a comprehensive analysis of genetic, historical, and archeological factors in two 6th-century barbarian cemeteries, researchers have gleaned new insights into a key era known as the Migration Period that laid the foundation for modern European society.
This pendant made based on set from a Thuringian burial in Stößen, Germany. Set represent sword, spear and shield. Pendant is 1 1/4” (3.125 cm long). This would likely have hung from a woman’s girdle - other slightly later examples hung on bronze wire chains. This set is perfect for the reenactment or for SCA Migration Period persona.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A fantastic, large size reproduction of one the most famous bracteates. It depicts a figure on a horse, possibly Odin, and the magical runic inscription ALU. Handmade, made of Fibre reinforced cast and painted to resemble ancient bronze by a Swedish artist. It makes a great centrepiece on any wall, shelf, table or shrine. A bracteate is a flat, thin, single-sided gold coin that was worn as jewelry, mainly among the Germanic tribes of the Migration Period, including the Vendel Era in Sweden. Width: Approx. 7.1 inches (18 cm) Thickness: Approx. 0.4 inches (10 mm) Material: Fibre reinforced cast Color: Ancient Bronze A hook on the back makes it possible to hang it on a wall
The scramasax, a single-edged knife, was a general purpose implement. It could serve equally well as a tool or as a weapon and generally did not exceed 12 inches in length. As with most objects of
