Caroling Type H from Westfold

Description

Carolingian 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.

The blade is made of spring tempered steel.
Blade is hardened (Hardness 50 HRC).
Blade length: 79-80 cm.
Total length of the sword: 95-96 cm.
Guard width: 11 cm.
Blade width at guard: 5 cm.
Blade thickness at guard: 5 mm.
Sword weight: 1400-1450 g.
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).