viking throwing spearhead ornate socket Riemen Oudheid The axe features a hardwood

The axe features a hardwood handle and measures 44

The armour plate is made of steel and covered with bronze

It measures 190 cm in length and has a core of fibre optic that is protected by a kevlar layer

The seax is based on a 10th century original excavated in Denmark

the almond shaped eyes and the animal biting its own body are typical for the Viking art style Jellinge

viking throwing spearhead ornate socket Riemen Oudheid The axe features a hardwoodThis throwing spearhead is a replica of a Norse original. Spearheads like this were used all over Early Medieval Europe. This spearhead is small, the Vikings used small and long spearheads for throwing. The throwing spearhead was a popular weapon but only the aristocracy could afford decorated ones. This spearhead is made of carbon steel, it is 41,3 cm long with a blade of 24,8 cm and it has a shaft diameter of 2,5 cm. It weighs 340 grams.