The Norman lust for battle and ravenous desire for land and treasure can, like
their famous sword be undoubtedly traced to their Viking forefathers who
wrenched their homeland in north-western France from the hands of Charles the
Simple in the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur- Epte in 911 AD.
Never satisfied with their lot, it wasn't long before they once again took up
their broad, double- edged swords and set sail across the English Channel to
conquer Britain most famously, at the battle of Hastings in 1066 AD.
Now Cold Steel offers a battle ready version of these famous swords.
Like the originals they have studied it offers a long wide blade with fully
sharpened edges and a very useful point. To insure it is light enough to be
easily wielded with one hand Cold Steel has also added a single broad fuller
in the centre of the blade that serves to reduce weight, improve balance and
add the stiffness needed to withstand heavy blows.
The hilt of the Cold Steel Norman Sword is also reminiscent of many surviving
originals with upturned, spatulated quillions, leather-over-wood grip, and a
modified "cocked hat" pommel. This pommel shape was specially chosen because
it allows more room for the hand, while counter balancing the blade and
serving as a weapon in its own right.
The sword comes along with a leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel
fittings.
Details
Blade Length: approx. 76 cm (30")
Overall Length: approx. 95 cm (37 1/4")
Handle: approx. 18.5 cm (7 1/4")
Blade Material: 1055 Carbon steel
Weight: approx. 1015g (35.8 oz)
Including a leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel fittings.
Attention!
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18.
Please include your birth date in your order. We also need a copy of your
passport by email, scan, fax or mail.
