tinker pearce norman sword battle ready Odin now part of the collection

now part of the collection of the National Museum of Ireland

Naturally it is razor sharp

The guards may be fastened with 3 mm thick leather cords

This type of camail was frequently worn in the Middle Ages combined with for example bascinets

This short sword was practical for hoplite warfare

tinker pearce norman sword battle ready Odin now part of the collectionThis sword is a combination of several historical originals. Models like this were made between 800 and 1200 AD. The sword is extremely light and was mainly used by the Norman heavy cavalry. This model is made for re enactment purposes and extra attention was paid to the weight and balance. It has a Brazilian nut pommel and is delivered including a simple scabbard. The sword has a length of 91,5 cm, it has a blade of 76 cm and weighs approx. 1 kg.