Viking swords are enduringly popular in the mind of the people, and though the image of the bearskin-cloaked viking with a horned helmet might be more recognizable, the axe or sword he (or she) wields is certainly not without its character.
That begs the question, what are the elements of a typical Viking sword? While there is no single pattern that could or could not be called Norse, you can...
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The swords used by Crusaders during the medieval period were far more than simple weapons. They were emblems of faith, power, and craftsmanship that came to define an entire era of warfare and belief.
Emerging between the late 11th and 13th centuries, these blades evolved from earlier Viking designs into something distinct and symbolically charged. The Crusader sword became both a practical...
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The world of historical weapons is brimming with different sword patterns. These are among the most commonly represented. See if you know what these were!
Arming Sword
This is your basic cruciform pattern; it typically has a short, double-edged blade with a small hilt meant to accommodate one hand, along with a crossguard.
Hand-and-a-Half
Also double-edged, the hand-and-a-half pattern is...
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