9th century viking sword haithabu semi sharp copy Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken The dragon head was a

The dragon head was a prow

A particularly well-suited accessory for Viking reenactment or for Viking costumes

The sturdy

It is not suitable for hot liquids

and the basket hilt became widespread

9th century viking sword haithabu semi sharp copy Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken The dragon head was aThe sword is a decorative replica of a well preserved example recovered from the Viking town of Haithabu. The original may now be seen in the Hedeby Viking Museum. The sword is classified as a Petersen Type K. Swords of this type were crafted during the second half of the 9th century AD. Amongst the most significant North European trading cities of this period was Haabu (or Haithabu), which was renowned for its considerable wealth. The sword is