Viking sword

Medieval Nordic steel

A Viking sword is a double-edged blade used by Scandinavian warriors during the Viking Age, roughly 800–1100 CE.

The design features a broad blade, a short crossguard, and a distinctive lobed pommel.

The term now applies loosely to any sword in this style, whether historical or modern replica: He collects Viking swords and other medieval weapons.

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blade · sabre · hilt · medieval · scabbard · pommel · Norse culture · burial artifacts · grave goods · ship burial · Carolingian Empire · falchion · Damascus steel · tang · iron ore · battle ready · crossguard · archaeological finds

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violence vs. peace

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Symbol of reconciliation

peace symbol · white flag · plowshare · dove · pacifist

martial vs. domestic/agricultural

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Cutting blade for tillage

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG