WEBViking Age Sword Types as illustrated by Jan Petersen in De Norsk Vikingesverd (1919) ~ p. Downloaded from www.vikingsword.com/vbook/vtypes.pdf Some illustrations have been cropped for this chart and the illustrations are not to scale (v. 1.1)
Types of Viking Swords & Identification [Updated]
WEBJul 24, 2022 · Guide to types of Viking swords and how to identify different Viking swords using sword typologies. Pictures, facts, and history of Viking swords.
Viking sword - Wikipedia
WEBThe Viking Age sword (also Viking sword) or Carolingian sword is the type of sword prevalent in Western and Northern Europe during the Early Middle Ages.
Oakeshott typology - Wikipedia
WEBOakeshott X describes swords that were common in the late Viking age and remained in use until the 13th century. The blades of these swords are narrower and longer than the typical Viking sword, marking the transition to the knightly sword of the High Middle Ages.
Swords - The Viking Age Compendium
WEBViking Age swords vary from the plain to the most lusciously ornate. Swords are influenced from a number of countries, including Norway, Germany, Denmark, France and England. With each country contributing their own aesthetic to the decoration of their swords.
Petersen’s Typology: Classifying Viking Swords by Hilt Design
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Petersen’s Typology is a method that categorizes Viking swords based on their hilts (handle parts). This encompasses elements like cross-guard, pommel, and grip which are different across sword types. Peterson documented twenty-six distinct sword types, ranging alphabetically from A to Z.
Viking Swords: Historical Origins | AncientPedia
WEBOct 26, 2023 · Jan Petersen’s typology, also known as Petersen’s typology of Viking swords, is a hilt classification system. It comprises 26 types and is widely used across Europe to classify and date these swords.
Choosing the Perfect Viking Sword (Comprehensive Guide)
WEBOver the Viking Age, various types of Viking swords emerged, each reflecting different influences, purposes, and periods. One popular method to categorize Viking swords is the Petersen typology, which classifies swords based on hilt design.
The Sword Typology of Alfred Geibig -- myArmoury.com
WEBSome of the most notable of these works include Jan Petersen's Die Norske Vikingesverd (1919), which categorized Norwegian swords of the Viking period according to hilt characteristics; Elis Behmer's Das Zweischneidige Schwert der Germanische Völkerwänderungszeit (1939), dealing with swords dating from the Germanic migration period; and Ewart ...
Viking Swords History | Comprehensive Overview & Legacy
WEBIn this section, we will explore the different types of Viking swords, from the visually striking pattern-welded swords to the enigmatic and highly sought-after Ulfberht swords, as well as the Petersen Typology that helps to classify and understand these weapons.
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