Check the listing for details. Norman sword with Battle Merchant pod. Condition: New. Listed at 199.76 USD. Norman sword with Battle Merchant pod Norman sword with Battle Merchant pod The Battle of Hastings in 1066 sealed Englands final defeat against the Normans, who crowned William the Conqueror as their new king. At the same time, this historic event marks the end of the Viking era: through all their conquests, the Vikings finally settled down and, as Christianized Normans, even fought in the crusades on behalf of their new god. This sword coincides precisely with this wartime, which was marked by significant changes. It can be described as a late Viking sword as well as a Norman sword. Its exclusively handmade. The characteristic protection and knob are made of thermally treated malleable cast iron. The blade is hand-riveted to the knob. The handle is wrapped with a wide leather strap. The blade has a distinctive fuller that offers great flexibility and lower weight. The edges of the blade are not sharp. The beautiful wooden sheath is lined in leather and features a wooden belt loop (maximum belt width 5 cm), as well as a layer of steel. Details: Blade material: EN45 spring steel, heat treated up to approx. 48 HRC. Overall length: approx. 88 cm. Blade length: approx. 73.5 cm. Max. blade width: approx. 44 mm. Balance point: approx. 14 cm from the guard. It includes a leather-lined wooden sheath. Weight (without sheath): approx. 1200 g.