The Normans (also called Northmen or Norsemen) were the descendants of the Scandinavian Vikings who raided the European coastal settlements at the outset of the 8th century. Despite the Norman's conversion to Christianity and their adoption of Frankish way of life, the Normans retained many of the traits of their Germanic ancestors.
This particular sword is one of DSA’s newer swords; massive and strong yet not so heavy as some of their earlier models. The 1060 (HRC 53) blade has an attractive fuller and is shapely and well designed.
While the edge comes with a narrow 1.4mm edge so you can actually use it in blade on blade contact (CAREFULLY and REPSONSIBLY of course – please see our section on sword training and fighting on the main site for info) – the blade is strong enough that you can sharpen it up yourself or pay an additional fee of $30 for them to be given a quick and ready edge if you want to use them for test cutting practice.
The hilt itself is extremely attractive and authentic, with a mild steel crossguard and genuine leather wrap handle.
The Norman, classified as type XI by Oakeshott's typology, is fitted with a wheel pommel and straight guard – PEENED for maximum hilt durability.
This sword is historically tied to the Normans because of its frequent appearance in the Bayeux Tapestry: an embroidery that depicts the Norman Conquest. It will be of particular interest to people interested in British history and especially those who trace their ancestry to the Norman invasion.
At 3 lbs 12oz this sword is a heavier version of a two handed sword, and the high point of balance (at 6.5”) makes it tip heavy and therefore a powerful chopper. Not for the faint of heart!
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STATS
Blade Length: 35.5”
Handle Length: 10”
Point of Balance: 6.5”
Weight: 3lbs 12oz
FEATURES
1060 Carbon Steel Blade, Tempered to a HRC of 53
Mild Steel Fittings
Hand made in Canada
Designed for solid steel on steel contact
QUALITY CONTROL
Each sword is inspected at the Darksword Warehouse by the makers themselves for any looseness, rust or blade damage before shipping in a tightly packed, form fitting cardboard and shrinkwrapped package and sent inside a cardboard box.
