A late Viking Age sword from Żydowo

[@swordandshield]

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[@swordandshield]

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[@mikeharris2650]

Splendid! I recently aquired a cheap replica viking era sword with this same apparent hilt contruction. Good sword for what I paid but the grip is too long so I'm very soon looking to shorten it to fit my hand. This is, so far, the best information I've found on the subject. Thank you for your excellent work. 👍

[@jamiecorrigan3241]

Always something new to learn, FAB!!!

[@LegioXGemina]

Finally my question about how these were peened answered, Thanks!

[@swordandshield]

You are welcome.

[@SmigGames]

Wow, I've vever heard of the Knollenknaufschwert before. A nightmare to pronounce but pretty interesting stuff.

[@dimitrizaitsew1988]

A very informative video! Many thanks to Roland and Ingo for sharing this bit of information with us. Also it's worth to point out: the only difference between a silver wire grip and regular grip is that silver grip looks pretty. There have been plenty of swords in the Napoleonic Wars with silver grips and gilded guards and all of them have been used. The idea of a highly decorated pretty looking sword being used for parade only is purely modern and has nothing to do with reality.

[@swordandshield]

I agree. Plus, looking impressive is a statement even before combat ensues.

[@benjaminbreeg6214]

Maybe the silver wire on the grip would actually become ruined while fighting but it's just wire, it's about the easiest repair imaginable on a sword. The viking style of pommel, as well as the rectangular shape of the grip both could make it comfortable to hold even if the wire is loose and sliding around

[@swordandshield]

Before the wire gets damaged, your fingers would. It is neither an easy repair, it requires a lot of expertise. Plus drawing new silver wire comes first.

[@SuperOtter13]

Thank you for posting this. Wonderful sword and I always appreciate your presentation. I am extremely curious about the sword on the wall over your right shoulder. With what apears to be a wooden grip and silver(?) On top and bottom of handle. I wonder everytime I see it so thought it wouldnt hurt to ask.

[@swordandshield]

That is a re-enactment sword that I had made for me by Paul Binns some 20 years ago. The silver ferrules filled with niello were made by Bob Davies. The design is based on a surviving Ingelri sword and a sword from Ireland. I mixed styles more light-heartedly back then.

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[@jamiecorrigan3241]

Just a thought that 'iron' wire was standard on the grips of 16th and 17th century swords, silver wire would be more durable as it will not rot from the sweat of the hand ???

[@swordandshield]

This is true. Yet silver was very expensive, so not a choice for everyone. Simpler grips could be and were replaced whenever required.

[@soldierbreakneck771]

To be true, it doesn't seem any sense in "rapier-grip" of that kind of swords (carolingian era swords). It is acceptable for the later knight swords (roman swords) with much more longer grip and smaller pommel. The idea is that the knight, as a mounted warrior, have to reach the enemy on longer distance. And viking sword pommel would hamper it.

[@swordandshield]

Do you know from experience?