Viking Throwing Spear. The decorated spearheads demonstrate the Viking’s
creative mix of art and war, whereby weapons often carried intricate patterns,
created using the “Niello” process. This involved using an alloy
of several metals (notably silver) mixed with sulfur which was rubbed into
an incised pattern and then fired. Where the alloy is rubbed into the engraving,
it remains black while the rest of the surface is polished to a bright finish.
Our decorating process uses a little less alchemy, but still provides a lustrous,
permanent Niello-like effect. Each spearhead has a shaft diameter of 1”.
Spearheads only are supplied.
The Nordic warrior frequently
carried several light Throwing Spears into combat. This style displays the
narrow, sharply pointed head designed to pierce mail. Several spears might
be carried in the shield hand in a charge. These were thrown as the distance
closed, leaving the warrior free to use his sword or axe in hand-to-hand fighting.
Total head length is 16 ¼”.
Paul Chen Viking Throwing
Spear. 16 1/4" overall high carbon steel spear head with a black decorative
design on the neck.
FEATURES:
• Historically accurate
• Fully functional
• Antiqued Finish
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MEASUREMENTS:
• Blade length: 9 3/4“
• Overall length: 15 3/4
• Weight: 8.6oz
• Thickness at Guard: .570
• Box height: 18”
• Box width: 3” |
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