10th Century Osprey Sword Full Tang Tempered Battle Ready Hand Forged WR-607 T
Osprey is the emperor of Vikings and this sword was used by the emperor. Its extra long guard protects the hand. The blade is well balanced, grip is wood covered with leather. Comes with wood scabbard with leather and has steel mountings. The Osprey is the emperor of Viking swords. Slightly larger than typical raiding swords, this sword has an amazing swept guard that stretches a good five inches to each side. Nickeled and flared at the edges, the guard gives this noble sword a regal appearance. The kings of the Vikings, clan leaders such as the wise and battle hardened Gothar would have swung brilliant swords such as these.The focal point of the sword is, of course, the sweeping, wing-like guard that slopes away from the grip. But the sword has a classic lobed pommel, nickeled and bright, and a ridged grip of wood wrapped with rugged, double-stitched black leather.The blade is a wide and durable hand-forged carbon steel with a thick and shallow fuller. The edges, like most Viking s