Ulfberht Swords – Far Beyond their Time
Posted by MRL on Aug 13th 2018
The Ulfberht sword is the most celebrated of all Viking blades. During the Viking Age, an Ulfberht sword was a symbol of wealth and status besides being a formidable tool of war. Produced extensively in the period 800-1000 AD, the Ulfberht was centuries ahead of its time. It was made from a type of "pure" steel, which would not be seen on the continent for almost the next 800 years.
What made them special?
Thousands of Viking swords have been fo...
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