!!<<div class="specialoffer"><h1 class="specialoffer">Special Offer - HALF PRICE - 50% OFF RRP</h1></div>>!!While not a direct copy of any particular sword, the viking sword design was inspired by historical examples from the early 9th century, most notably finds from the Trondheim, Norway where the circular indentation hilt decoration was popular.The scabbards are provided with suspension points & a period chape, giving the sheathed sword a very attractive appearance. The construction of the Viking “pair” differs from other swords in the Tinker series as much as they are tang-riveted (peened) in period fashion re-enactment requirements, & the blunt blade is very much directed towards re-enactment rather than sparring.However, as with the other swords in the series, replacement blades are available for those with the knowledge to undertake the task of removing & replacing peened blades.The handling characteristics of the two swords are virtually identical.