Handmade Hersir Viking Sword

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$339.99 $399.99 -15%

A 34" Viking sword in 12Cr stainless steel with a leather wrapped grip, fullered double edged blade, and a wooden scabbard covered in tooled leather.

HandleLeather wrapped grip, steel guard and pommel
ScabbardWooden core, tooled leather cover
Blade Length26 inches
Blade Material12Cr Stainless Steel
Overall Length34 inches

About This Knife

The Hersir is built on the classic Viking profile: a broad, double edged blade with a fuller running most of its length, a straight lower guard, and the heavy lobed pommel that gives the sword its balance. The fuller is what makes a blade this size manageable, taking weight out of the centre without giving up strength at the edges.

The blade is 12Cr stainless steel with a brushed satin finish. 12Cr resists rust far better than carbon steel, which matters for a display piece that will spend years on a wall or in a case rather than being oiled every week.

The grip is wrapped in black leather over a full tang, sized for a two handed grip on the longer swings and comfortable in one. The guard and pommel are finished with fine parallel banding.

The scabbard is built the traditional way, a wooden core covered in leather, with Norse knotwork and geometric panels tooled into the surface by hand and a matching throat and chape. It is fastened with leather bindings.

It is made as a display and collector's piece, and suits re-enactment, Norse and medieval collections, and anyone who wants a wall piece with real weight behind it.

Care & Maintenance

Cleaning & Storage
Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap. Never place a high-carbon or Damascus steel blade in a dishwasher. Dry immediately with a soft cloth. Store in a dry environment, ideally out of the leather sheath for long-term storage to prevent moisture retention.
Oiling the Blade
High-carbon steels will naturally patina over time, which adds character and protection. To prevent rust, apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or camellia oil after every use. For wood handles, occasional treatment with beeswax or boiled linseed oil will preserve the lustre.
Sharpening
Maintain the edge between uses with a ceramic honing rod. When it is time to sharpen, we recommend Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit) maintained at a 15-20 degree angle per side. Avoid pull-through carbide sharpeners, as they remove too much steel and can chip the hard edge.

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