Suontaka Viking Sword

  • The original can be seen in the National Museum of Finland in Helsinki
  • Found from a womans grave dated to about 1030 so the sword likely was made and used during the 900s
  • Fine replica with carbon steel blade
  • Overall length: 94 cm
  • Leather scabbard with matching fittings included

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• Shipping: Immediately available 3 pcs
• Pickup: Immediately from store in Kaarina, Finland

• Items will be shipped within 1-2 working days.
• Free EU shipping for orders over 400eur.

Description of the Product

In 1968 a ditch was being widened, when they noticed an object in the excavators bucket. The sword was luckily salvaged and a grave found. This woman’s grave was dated to about 1030 so the sword likely was made and used during the 900s. In addition to this mighty sword also a complete set of jewelry and a second sword were put into the grave to accompany the deceased into afterlife. Although other fine swords have been found in Tavastia, this one from Suontaka is undoubtedly one of the finest and definitely would have demonstrated the power and prestige of its owner. The sword is possibly local craftsmanship but just as likely it could have been imported or arrived to Tavastia as a part of loot (items stolen in a raiding party). Even if the swords tale is long buried in the sands of time, it does bring us a glimpse of this fascinating time of which we know so little. It also raises an interesting question if Tavastia was ruled by powerful female chieftains and warriors such as Louhi in the Finnish epic poem Kalevala. One could view this as a strange incident but similar luxury swords have been found from other female graves in Tavastia also.

Iron Age in Tavastia (Finland) was a period of notable wealth but also unrest, as the area was under the tug of war of both the east and the west. The first historical mention of an attack by Novgorod to Tavastia is from 1042 and a Swedish runestone from 1030 tells of an important figure who fell whilst on a campaign here. The 11th century seems to have been a time of turbulence also based on the several finds of buried silver treasures from that time. Whoever buried his/her treasures didn’t stay alive to collect the treasures later on. It was here, at the edges of the spheres of influence of Sweden and Novgorod on the other side that the two cultures clashed. Finnish Iron age is unfortunately pre-history and the lack of written sources leaves a great deal open to interpretation and to imagination when trying to recreate the past from unearthed objects.

The original can be seen in the National Museum of Finland in Helsinki. Our stunning version of this national treasure features a highly detailed knot work pommel, guard, grip band and inserts. All have been lavishly plated in rich copper. The tough hand wrought 1085 high carbon steel blade has a full tang and is fully tempered, then peened over the pommel. The sword comes complete with a rich leather scabbard and matching copper fittings and sports a baldric for wearing this powerful piece. The sword is delivered in a decorative gift pack.

  • Overall length: 94 cm
  • Blade length: 78 cm
  • Blade width 4,5 cm
  • Weight: 1,4 kg
  • Sharpness: Unsharpened
  • Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts

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Jukka Valli
Jukka Valli
12/03/2024
Tilasin keskiaikaisen hupun. 100% puuvillaa, joten voi käsitellä kosteussuoja-aineella. Vaivatonta kaupankäyntiä.
Hanna Nieminen
Hanna Nieminen
10/03/2024
Sain kaksi muistikirjaa ja kalligrafiasetin setin 25-vuotis lahjaksi rakkaaltani. Ne ovat upeita! Olen saanut valtavasti kyselyitä muistikirjan alkuperästä ja kehunut Rautaporttia laadukkaasta käsityöstä. Tuotteista huokuu estetiikka, laatu ja taianomaisuus. Täydellinen lahja historia-/fantasianörtille!
Lauri Lehtimäki
Lauri Lehtimäki
09/03/2024
Hyvän oloisia ja näköisiä tuotteita. Hinnatkin järkeviä.
Jani Kuusela
Jani Kuusela
02/03/2024
Loista kauppa mistä löytyy paljon kiinnostavaa tavaraa. Samoin loistava asiakaspalvelu jollaista saisi olla joka kaupassa.
ThreeQuarters 3/4
ThreeQuarters 3/4
01/03/2024
I'm very happy to shop and cooperate with this company. The customer service is perfect, fast and friendly. The products have good quality, good prices and are exactly what you see at the pictures, no fake photos. I'm just received a package 📦 today, and it takes 7 days from Finland 🇫🇮 to come to Greece 🇬🇷. Very fast and easy!!
Maaret Pasanen
Maaret Pasanen
29/02/2024
Siis aivan huikea!! Tilasin pari tuotetta aamupäivällä, ja 24h myöhemmin ne olivat jo noudettavissa postin automaatista! Kaikki sujui kuin rasvattu, ei ole mitään moitittavaa. Vaatteet olivat juuri sitä mitä tilasin, ja koot pitävät kyllä todella hyvin paikkansa! 😍 Aion ehdottomasti tilata vielä uudestaan, ja ehdottomasti suosittelen kaikille!
Annika Hägglund
Annika Hägglund
26/02/2024
Tuote vastasi kuvausta ja toimitettiin nopeasti
Jarmo Perämäki
Jarmo Perämäki
25/02/2024
Erittäin nopea toimitus. Tilatut replika aseet juuri sellaisia kun luvattiin 👍
Rasmus Lumirotko
Rasmus Lumirotko
23/02/2024
Sähköpostitiedusteluuni vastattiin nopeasti ja paketti saapui perille parissa päivässä. Hyvää palvelua!
Antti Lappi
Antti Lappi
23/02/2024
Nopea toimitus, helppo asioida, laadukas tuote 👍🤘

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