Darksword 1505 - Skald Norse Sword

In Norse culture, skalds were a special class of storyteller, poet, and historian who carried and passed on their people’s mythology. The Darksword Armory Skald is inspired by those keepers of Viking Legend and is a minimalist Viking sword design executed with precision and grace.

A brown leather handle is bookended by an unadorned, curved crossguard of the type typically seen on early Type X swords on one end; on the other, a classic five-lobed pommel caps the design. Both of these deceptively plain-looking pieces of hilt furniture reveal themselves as works of art to those who can appreciate a simple concept executed well, and are polished to a mirror finish.

The handle itself is wrapped without stitching, creating a slip resistant grip without the danger of chafing brought about by a rough seam. Gloves will not be necessary to wield this sword for extended periods.

The most unique feature of the skald is its blade. The broad base tapers aggressively toward the tip, resulting in a point of balance close enough to the hilt that the sword fairly springs into action when put through its paces. Two features unique to this blade set it aside from the average Viking sword: first, the tip is sharply terminated rather than spatulate; second, two fullers, not one, run the length of the blade. The stiff spine between the fullers lend strength and stability to the blade, promising a resilient weapon that would survive many seasons of campaigning or raiding.

This sword comes with a wood core scabbard as standard with the option to upgrade it to include a premium quality sword belt with suspension system - allowing it to be worn or for an extra flourish when not in use hung on the wall (see below for a comparison).

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