{"product_id":"punta-de-lanza-vikinga-aprox-64-cm","title":"Viking Spearhead, Approx. 64 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Get Viking Spearhead, Approx. 64cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eViking chopping spear \/ chopping spearhead, approx. 64 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The spear was very popular during the Viking Age. Due to the large number and variety of surviving examples, it is assumed that spears were used more frequently than swords, as they were not only simpler but also much cheaper to produce.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAlthough some Norse sagas suggest the existence of so-called \u003ci\u003ecleaving spears\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003ecutting lances\u003c\/i\u003e (e.g. the 13th-century Icelandic saga \u003ci\u003eNjáls saga\u003c\/i\u003e , in which the warrior Gunnar Hámundarson wields such a spear or \u003ci\u003eatgeir\u003c\/i\u003e ), there is still no archaeological evidence for this special form of spear. Lacking surviving originals (or parts of them), each replica is based exclusively on interpretations of early and late medieval written sources and can only give an idea of ​​what such polearms might have looked like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If they existed at all, spears, which offered greater reach in close combat than swords and axes, were not only suitable for thrusting or stabbing, but also for slashing. They differed from other types in that (as their name suggests) they allowed both slashing and striking.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe large Viking Age spearhead (approx. 64 cm long) we offer here is made of heat-treated EN45 carbon steel. The broad, leaf-shaped blade is approximately 50 cm long, tapers to a point, and is reinforced with a distinctive midrib for added stability. Two holes allow it to be mounted on a wooden handle of your choice to create your own Viking spear. Delivery does not include a shaft or mounting hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alternatively, collectors can also purchase our wooden spearhead stand (sold separately, item number 1816375000) to stylishly display their treasures in their armory.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that this spearhead was designed primarily as a collector's item, decorative object, or accessory and is not suitable for exhibition combat! The blade tip is not rounded, and the edges are not sharpened, but ground (with proper equipment and practical experience, they can be sharpened if necessary).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Material: EN45 spring steel, tempered (carbon steel, not stainless).\u003cbr\u003e - Total length (including nozzle): approx. 64 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade length: approx. 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Maximum width: approx. 8.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Axle support length (eyelet): approx. 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Inner diameter of axle support: approx. 3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight: approx. 850 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend regularly treating the spearhead, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval,\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788623192407,"sku":"1816722100","price":69.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/1816722100_speer_speerspitze_spear_head_stangenwaffe_mittelalter_stahl.jpg?v=1736285315","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/punta-de-lanza-vikinga-aprox-64-cm","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}