* Discontinued *

We named this sword after the battle of Stamford Bridge, fought in 1066 CE, where the Viking invaders under Harald Sigurdsson (nicknamed "Hardradi" or "the Ruthless') were defeated by Harold Godwinsson and the defending Saxons. King Harald's Saga says that the Vikings came in 300 ships with 9,000 men, and reportedly left after the battle with only enough men to fill 24 ships.

The battle was critical, not only for the defeat of the Viking forces, but also because it occurred just days before the battle of Hastings. With Harold and the Saxons away fighting this battle in the north of England, Duke William of Normandy was allowed the vital time he needed to land his forces and choose his defensive position in the South, without opposition. The outcome of Hastings may have been quite different if the battle of Stamford Bridge had not occurred.

This classic Oakeshott Type X blade is mounted with a hand-forged curved guard and forged three-lobed pommel, typical of the Saxon weapons of the period. This sword was designed by Randal Graham and has a hand-ground and finished blade, with a highly polished fuller and satin finished edges for contrast. Each blade is individually differentially heat treated and tested by hand in Albion's Forge Shop for maximum flexibility and cutting performance. The grip is stabilized wood wrapped with butted spiral leather.

Specifications:

Overall length:36.125"
Blade length: 30.25"
Blade width (at base): 2"
COG:6.25"
COP: 22"
Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz

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