Caroling type H from Larvik

Description

Caroling sword with a handle type H by typology of A.N. Kirpichnikov.
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Swords of this type were common in Norway from the 9th century to the first half of the 10th century.
Blade length: 79-80 cm.
Total sword length: 95-96 cm.
Guard width: 11 cm.
Blade width at guard: 5 cm.
Blade thickness at guard: 5 mm.
Sword weight: 1400-1450 g.

The blade is made of spring tempered steel.
Blade is hardened (Hardness 50 HRC).
The biggest thickness of the blade at the handle: about 6 mm.
The thickness of the blade at the end: about 3.5 mm.
Designed for contact fencing. There are no weaknesses in the design.
The difference from edged weapons – the lack of sharpening the blade.
Blade blunted (edge ​​thickness of 2 mm).

100% Battle ready.There are no weaknesses in the design.The difference from edged weapons
– the lack of sharpening the blade.Blade blunted (edge thickness of 2 mm).