1993 18k/Damascus Steel Viking Sword Pendant

The Viking sword (also known as the Viking age sword) or Carolingian sword is the type of sword prevalent in Western and Northern Europe during the Early Middle Ages.  The Viking sword developed in the 8th century from the Merovingian sword and was the primary sword used by the Scandinavian based Viking people.  The sword was derived from the Roman Gladius sword.  It is a single handed sword with a sharp tip and edges designed for slashing as well as thrusting. Viking swords remained popular until the 12th century where they blended into Norman swords which were the first stages of the knightly sword.

The sword is made from Pattern welded Damascus steel.  Pattern welded Damascus steel is a hard heat treated, folded carbon steel.  There are 11 pieces of steel, folded five times, making 352 layers.  The steel is the perfect combination of hardness and durability with a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC.  High carbon damascus steel must contain layers of high carbon steel.

Hand made in 1993 by a master jeweler (Signed:David ????)out of 18k gold, natural Sapphires, and natural tourmaline this Damascus steel forged pendant can fit a necklace up to about 5MM and measures approximately 2” in height by .7” in width and weighs a solid 6.5g. This is a one of a kind piece I will never see again. **Included is a blue leather locking case**