Hand Forged Viking Iron Lozenge Spear Head Reproduction Roman Or Medieval Steel Spearpoint Warrior SCA LARP Knight Overall Length: 11.25 Inches, This head comes in a lozenge shaped and is hand forged of iron. Vikings are well known for decorating their weapons with elaborate designs that made them unique to each individual warrior. Whether you're looking for the perfect accessory for your next costume or just aiming to please someone dear, this amazing spearhead will make anyone feel ready for the shield wall sturdy and reliable, it will never let you down. Its point is blunted, which makes it your ideal weapon for any battle reenactment involving actual stabbing. The spear was the most commonly used weapon in the Viking age. Despite this, the spear held great cultural significance to the Viking warrior, as the primary weapon of Odin, the king of the Norse gods and the god of warfare, was the spear Gungnir. Description The spear was the most commonly used weapon in the Viking age. Compared to a sword, the spear can be made with inferior steel and far less metal overall. This made the weapon cheaper and probably within the capability of a common blacksmith to produce. Despite this, the spear held great cultural significance to the Viking warrior, as the primary weapon of Odin, the king of the Norse gods and the god of warfare, was the spear Gungnir. In Norse mythology, Gungnir in Old Norse means "swaying one". This spear head is made to be mounted on a pole of your choosing. Traditionally spear heads like this were mounted on an ash wood pole. This head comes in a lozenge shaped and is hand forged of iron. The sides are edged but can be sharpened more to your liking. The weathered finish makes this piece look like it has been transported back from in time. There is also a hole on the shaft to nail or screw the spear onto a pole