{"product_id":"hanwei-practical-viking-sword","title":"Hanwei Practical Viking Sword","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"438\" data-section-id=\"11xfaiu\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eThis is a traditionally hand-forged sword, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not intended for combat or practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"638\"\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"799\" data-section-id=\"1phovsz\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for the Shield Wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady for the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanwei Practical Viking Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been purpose-built for the demands of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical re-enactment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering authentic Viking styling with modern safety features and exceptional durability. Designed specifically to meet the needs of re-enactors, this practical sword delivers realistic handling while complying with the safety standards required by many living history organisations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanwei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sword features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28-inch blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fully tempered but supplied with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunsharpened edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erounded safety tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The broad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efuller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improves balance and responsiveness, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/16-inch edge thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps provide the level of safety expected for controlled historical training and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classically simple Viking hilt features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epermanently mounted leather grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eriveted tang construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring excellent durability during repeated use. Completing the package is a robust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass-filled resin scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to resist impacts, minimise blade corrosion and eliminate the swelling issues associated with traditional wooden scabbards. Its attractive wood-grain finish is intentionally left unfinished, allowing owners to customise it to their own taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're joining the shield wall, attending a living history event or expanding your Viking collection, the Practical Viking Sword offers authentic style with practical reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonour the North.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Why every Viking re-enactor needs this sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanwei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e practical Viking sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛡️ Purpose-built for historical re-enactment and living history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚙️ Forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪶 Fullered blade for authentic balance and handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔒 Unsharpened \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/16-inch edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with rounded safety tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🖐️ Leather grip with permanently mounted construction and riveted tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧳 Durable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass-filled resin scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with customisable wood-grain finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏰 Ideal for re-enactment, training and Viking collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand in the shield wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarry a sword built for the task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no longships, no nonsense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"818\"\u003eThis sword is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"835\"\u003etraditional, hand-forged blade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by \u003cspan\u003eauthentic Viking style swords\u003c\/span\u003e, created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eForged from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e[forging method, e.g. clay tempering \/ differential hardening]\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1242\" data-section-id=\"tjc0ds\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eTraditional hand-forged sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1279\" data-section-id=\"ntj7v7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566 high carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1304\" data-section-id=\"evsqt9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1358\" data-section-id=\"1chodsn\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1387\" data-section-id=\"1qhwbw8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eApproximate 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By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1869\" data-section-id=\"1b04aa7\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1898\" data-section-id=\"yfd90d\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eThis sword is supplied as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003etraditional hand-crafted blade\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003enot sold for self-defence or unlawful use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2017\" data-section-id=\"n81orx\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eCustomers are responsible for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003esafe handling and secure storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2086\" data-section-id=\"10tsftr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eOwnership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58069221605763,"sku":"HW-SH2047","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5815\/0302\/files\/sh2047-hanwei-practical-viking-sword-bg_black-300x300.jpg?v=1783939781","url":"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/products\/hanwei-practical-viking-sword","provider":"The Sword Stall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}