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Product description
Developed in close collaboration with martial arts instructor Volker Kunkel and his West Coast Institute, this Ulfberth sword has been designed for sword fighting. The goal was to offer a sturdy yet light, well-balanced combat sword for those on a tighter budget. Volker brought his years of experience as an instructor and trainer in fencing to the project. The Ulfberth team, together with its swordsmiths, has translated these specifications into a Viking sword for battles with a very good price-quality ratio. The sword is modelled on original finds from the 9th/10th century in Birka, Sweden, classified as Type H according to the Petersen typology for Viking swords. It is constructed from forged spring steel that is hardened in oil and then tempered. It has a Rockwell hardness of 48–52 HRC, and the very wide groove permits both flexibility and lightness. The cutting edges are approximately 2–2.5mm thick and the sword comes with a rounded, relatively wide tip to meet the requirements for tournament use. The sword has a typical three-lobed Viking pommel, peened, with continuous tang construction. This is the short version of the sword, well-suited to beginners — swordsmen and fencers who are not yet very strong.
