medieval sword oakeshott xiv blunt Keltisch sieraad It is named after its

It is named after its birthplace

The early medieval cross fibula is a replica of a 5th–6th century Germanic original excavated in Hedemark

Even the nails with which the spearhead is attached appear convincingly lifelike

the Vikings were establishing permanent settlements in northern England

medieval sword oakeshott xiv blunt Keltisch sieraad It is named after itsThis beautiful single handed sword is a reproduction of an original, remarkably well preserved 14th c. one hander which was classified as a Type XIV according to Oakeshott's typology and is on display for people to admire at the Metropolitan Museum ('Met'), Gallery 373, New York. This replica features a full tang blade forged out of carbon steel, hardened and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of approx. 48 50 HRC. The steel cross guard has bent ends and