Kleeblad fibula Stora Ryk, brons weer-op-voorraad As a result the sword

As a result the sword could easier pierce through hauberks

has a king of 94 cm and weighs 900 grams

tantos or wakizashis

This is a replica of a Swiss halberd as used by infantry in the 15th century

The blade is made of 1045 carbon steel with a 55 HRC hardness

Kleeblad fibula Stora Ryk, brons weer-op-voorraad As a result the swordThis brooch is a replica of a 10th century original excavated in the Viking treasure of Stora Ryk, Sweden. Brooches like were originally not brooches, but Frankish sword and shield decorations. Only since the 9th century the Vikings used these decorations as brooches. This brooch is made of bronze. It measures 7 x 7 cm.