The Gotland Viking Sword
(Petersen Type Z hilt)

This style of Viking era sword is referred to as a Type Z hilt in Petersen's Typology, due to the distinctive five-lobed pommel and downturned spatulate guard. Find places for this hilt form date from the late 10th into the mid 11th centuries.

The hilt components are investment cast in mild steel from original waxes carved by Leif Hansen under the direction of Peter Johnsson, based on Peter's first-hand examination and documentation of period originals of this type.

The blade is classified as a Geibig Type 4 (which some consider a sub-classification of the Oakeshott Type X), hand-ground from 6150 steel to a fine satin finish, heat-treated by hand in the Albion Forge Shop.

These swords will not be sold sharp, unless otherwise requested by the customer (sharpening will be done for an additional 20 Euros). The grip is of stabilized birch, wrapped with black leather.

For swords built specifically for Western Martial Arts training, steel-on-steel sparring, and stage combat see our new Albion Maestro Line.

The grip is of stabilized birch, wrapped with black leather.

Sword design/specifications ©2005 Peter Johnsson.
Albion Armorers International is the sole worldwide licensee for this product