Battlecry Maldon Viking Sword

Battlecry Maldon Viking Sword

The Maldon Viking Sword from the Battlecry collection is a lightweight, agile, and durable blade that embodies everything that made this style such a formidable and nearly legendary design. Created to contend with shields, chainmail, and heavy leather or fur armor, it was more than capable of matching any hand weapon of its era.

Its semi-rounded tip was designed to penetrate targets powerfully without snagging or becoming trapped, while the finely honed edge—neither too wide nor too narrow—allowed for a broad range of one-handed cutting techniques. The hilt, featuring a prominent pommel, provided the user with a secure grip and enabled quick pivoting movements, making it easy to handle in a variety of combat situations.

Its ability to deliver rapid one-handed strikes made it ideal for shield fighting, but it was also highly effective when paired with a seax or even an axe.

With its distinctive darkened finish, it is easy to imagine a blade like the Maldon being intentionally blackened for nighttime skirmishes in the northern lands.

It is easy to see why this style was so feared and influential.

The sword includes a matching scabbard with belt loops and a certificate of authenticity signed by every smith who handled the blade throughout each stage of the forging process.

The blade comes sharpened.

Specifications

• Blade material: 1065 high-carbon steel
• Overall length: approximately 92.7 cm
• Blade length: approximately 77.8 cm
• Blade width: approximately 4.7 cm
• Weight: approximately 1,080 g

Please Note

This item is sold only to persons over 18 years of age.