Viking Sword Godfred with Damascus Steel Blade by Hanwei

Named after the feared Viking chieftain Godfred from the eighth century, this sword is a beautiful replica of the first Viking swords, with a folded blade and leather-lined handle. The handle passes through a framed Damascus steel pommel and Quillons, with bronze fittings and a leather-wrapped wooden sheath that includes a matching belt suspension.

Crafted with excellent artisanship, this well-balanced sword is a tribute to the legendary Nordic blacksmiths. It is a perfect replica of Paul Chen's work and showcases the term "Damascus steel," which refers to a composite steel made from two or more different types of steel. This steel is named after the Syrian city Damascus, which was the former stronghold and origin of Damascus steel production.

The process of creating Damascus steel involves welding and folding together a hard, carbon-rich steel and a soft, low-carbon steel, resulting in a blade with greater hardness, better temperability, and greater edge retention, as well as increased elasticity and resistance to breakage. The varying carbon content in the steel creates impressive patterns, such as torsion damask or pink damask, adding to the allure and mystique of these blades.

With 400 layers of damask steel, this sword measures approximately 88 cm in total length, with a blade length of about 73 cm and a handle length of approximately 15 cm. The sheet width in the scabbard is about 4.75 cm, with the blade width at the tip measuring approximately 3.0 cm. This meticulously crafted sword weighs around 1125 g, making it a formidable and stunning piece.

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