Description
Though the exact form of the Viking Hewing Spear has faded with the passing centuries, what remains in fragments and chronicles reveals a weapon forged for both thrusting and cutting. The blade, shaped from high carbon steel, holds a keen edge strong enough to pierce armor and yet tough enough to cleave through flesh or even wood. Its slender, elongated shape speaks to a balance struck by Viking smiths,light enough for swift handling in the chaos of combat, yet robust enough to endure repeated strikes. While this piece comes without its wooden shaft, the blade itself embodies the practical ingenuity of Norse metalworkers, designed for those who lived by both sword and craft.
- Overall length: 25″
- Blade length: 16″, width: 2-1/4″
Fun fact: The long bladed hewing spear served a double purpose,beyond the battlefield, it was a vital tool for woodcutting and shipbuilding, illustrating how Viking warriors were also skilled artisans shaping their world.
