Battlecry Maldon Viking Sword

#501507
$349.95

The sword has a factory sharpened, 1065 high carbon steel blade. Features snub-hilt with distinct lobed-pommel. Includes matching scabbard with belt stop. Overall length of 36-1/2 inches.

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OVERVIEW

The Maldon Viking sword from Windlass Steelcrafts Battlecry collection is a light, agile and resilient fighting blade that captures nearly everything that made this style a formidable and near legendary design. Created to deal with shields, mail, and thick fur or leather armor, it was more than a match for any hand weapon of its day.
The semi-rounded point was capable of forcefully biting into targets without snagging or catching, while its well-honed edge, neither too wide nor too narrow, enabled the widest possible array of single-hand combination blows. Its snub-hilt with distinct lobed-pommel gave the wielder a snug grip facilitating a quick center-of-rotation easily manipulated for exceptionally versatile action. With its capacity for delivering rapid single-handed strikes, it was ideal for fighting armed with a shield but also highly effective when matched with a seax or even a hand-axe. This a sword well-suited to any hand.
Given a unique shadowed hue, one can well imagine a blade like the Maldon purposely darkened for a Northern nighttime skirmish. Serving a pivotal part in Norse martial heritage, it's easy to see why this style was so feared and so influential. Includes a matching scabbard with belt stop, and certificate of authenticity signed by each smith that touched your blade through every step of the forging process.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Attribute nameAttribute value
Overall Length36-1/2"
Blade Length30-5/8"
Blade Width1-7/8"
Weight2lbs/6oz
Point of Balance6-1/2" Below Hilt
Material1065 High Carbon
EdgeSharpened
EngravingUnavailable

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Amazing piece
Although I have been training with samurai swords for 40 years, the Viking swords fit me perfectly to the point where they are like a natural extension of my body

The Battlecry series of arms is probably the best I’ve ever used and this is my fifth one including other swords, daggers and axes

Sharp enough for cutting and the balance is right where I want it. I like to think that one of my ancestors from 1000 years ago would have wielded something like this!
- Mike, June 14, 2023 | Verified Purchase
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A wonderful addition
This sword got here quick with a certificate of authenticity the blade is sharp the scabbard wonderfully made will purchase another sword soon
- Jim, February 11, 2023 | Verified Purchase
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A wonderful addition
This sword got here quick with a certificate of authenticity the blade is sharp the scabbard wonderfully made will purchase another sword soon
- Jim, February 11, 2023 | Verified Purchase
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Glorious!
A perfect addition to me Viking blade collection. Lovely balance, fine craftsmanship, beautiful to look at. What more is there to ask?
- Douglas E, July 13, 2021 | Verified Purchase
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Maldon Viking Sword
This Is A great sword .Fits the hand perfectly. Light weight and easy to handle.I didnt think i would like the black finish in the picture but it is much nicer than the photo. more like a gun blue. This is a great buy.
- Kenneth, October 01, 2020 | Verified Purchase
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Five Star Viking Sword
A Windlass home run.  The wrapped grip is very comfortable, and the balance lends itself nicely to swift cuts and recoveries.  The blade came sharp without a prominent secondary bevel, so it should be easy to re-sharpen, if necessary.  The dark finish looks far better in person than in the pictures, and gives it an ominous appearance to match its obvious, deadly, efficiency!
- Shannon, September 01, 2020 | Verified Purchase
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Excellent light well balanced sword
Excellent sword nice balance and very light in hand allowing for quick cuts and thrusts. This sword's Hilt Style is a Type U of 10th century Norwegian decent.  The blade is a Type X in the Oakeshott Typology or specifically a Type 3 in the Geibig Typology.  The sword is simple and well put together and the blued finish is well executed.
- David, June 18, 2020 | Verified Purchase
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Great looking sword
Great looking sword, very well made and looks the part for for any re-enactor. The blackened finish is an interesting idea it certainly ages nicely. Just wish I could have worn it to our local renaissance faire but...........well 2020 happened!
- Peter, June 15, 2020 | Verified Purchase
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Viking sword!
Best, most useful sword for going a-viking! 5 stars! With a good dagger or seax and a spear, you are ready to sack Paris!
- Karl, June 15, 2020 | Verified Purchase
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Consistent Windlass Battlecry Quality
So far the Battlecry line from Windlass has exceeded all of  my expectations. Each piece has come in near perfect condition, sharp, straight, and ready to rumble. The Maldon Viking Sword is no exception. It stacks up well against any even remotely similarly priced replica on the market in terms of weight, handling, and aesthetic appeal (looks are subjective, I realize). Pics don't do justice to the quality of the "blue-ing" process on these blades. I've never seen anything like it! Well done.
- Jarod, June 12, 2020 | Verified Purchase
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Solid, great buy!
I'd been looking at the Maldon Sword and matching Maldon Seax for quite some time before finally buying both to add to my collection. They arrived quickly and were well-packaged. Both are solidly constructed, well-balanced, and beautiful to look at. Both scabbards came with a nice leather frog, which was a pleasant surprise. Both blades are also very sharp and I can't wait to do some test cutting with them! Well worth the money!
- Randy, August 02, 2019 | Verified Purchase
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Perfect!
This is my first purchase of an actual, non-display sword and I couldn't be happier.
- Gopal, March 09, 2019 | Verified Purchase
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Very Nice
The sword comes with a good edge and smooth finish, it is a bit blade heavy as this style of sword would be, and is not overly heavy. Very durable and would be hard to break.
- Francis, January 17, 2019 | Verified Purchase
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Precisely As Advertized
Excellent.  Perfect blade exactly as advertised, quality workmanship, an excellent edge and shipped quickly and with care.  Worth every penny.  Highly recommend,
- Sean, January 12, 2019 | Verified Purchase
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Very Nice
I had been eyeing this viking sword for a couple years now and finally got it. High quality, arrived fast, and looks awesome. It's well suited--light and easy to hold.
- Bailey, December 26, 2018 | Verified Purchase
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