viking throwing spearhead ornate socket Riemen Oudheid everyone had one and used

everyone had one and used it daily

The armour plate is made of steel and covered with bronze

It is based on a 15th century original

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

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

viking throwing spearhead ornate socket Riemen Oudheid everyone had one and usedThis 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.