VENDELSVARD GRAVE 32 SWORD (TINNED DAMASCUS BLADE – ANTIQUE BLACK & SILVER HILT)

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Product ID: 9334

This sword is a premium interpretation of the Vendel Grave 32 sword, inspired by the richly furnished warrior burials of Vendel-period Scandinavia (6th–7th century). Representing one of the earliest expressions of elite Northern European sword culture, the Vendel swords are known for their intricate hilt construction, symbolic ornamentation, and association with high-ranking warriors.

This version elevates the original design with a pattern-welded Damascus blade, echoing the complex forging techniques of early medieval swordsmiths. The flowing patterns within the steel evoke the layered construction seen in historic blades, where performance and artistry were inseparably linked.

The hilt retains the distinctive Vendel form, featuring a multi-part pommel and guard richly decorated with traditional motifs. In this variant, the fittings are cast in brass and finished in a refined antique black and silver tone, creating a striking contrast that enhances the sculptural details and lends the sword a more dramatic, aged character.

Subtle red inlays within the pommel recall the garnet-inlaid decoration found in high-status Vendel and early Anglo-Saxon swords, reinforcing its connection to elite warrior culture.

The blade is etched with symbolic markings inspired by early inscriptions, reflecting the blend of myth, identity, and emerging cultural influences that characterized the period.

A wooden scabbard, bound in leather and fitted with complementary metal accents, completes the piece—making it suitable for collectors, advanced reenactors, and those seeking a visually distinctive and historically grounded weapon.

  • Damascus (pattern-welded) blade with visible layered pattern
  • Vendel-period hilt inspired by Grave 32 finds
  • Antique blackened and silver-finished brass fittings
  • Multi-part pommel with decorative detailing
  • Symbolic blade markings inspired by early inscriptions
  • Leather-bound wooden scabbard with period-style fittings
  • Designed for display, collection, and controlled use

Overall Length: approx. 35 3/4″
Blade Length: approx. 29 3/8″
Weight: approx. 3 lbs
Blade Material: Damascus / Pattern-Welded Steel
Edge: Blunt 
Construction: Full tang, riveted multi-part hilt
Grip: Wood core with leather wrap
Pommel: Multi-part, riveted construction
Scabbard: Wood core with leather covering

Period: Vendel Era (6th–7th Century)
Region: Scandinavia

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