Vardhllokur - spirit song

2009

This sword is a 3 bar composite pattern welded construction. the edge billet is 61 layers and the two center billets are 9 layers each, the steels used in it's construction are 1075 and 8670m. the grip is carved from ancient bog oak, the fittings are cast silicon bronze, and there are sterling silver and copper wires twisted together between the pommel lobes. The scabbard is curly yellow birch, carved with dragon motifs.

Weight - 2 lbs 13 oz (1.275 kg)

Blade - 28" (71.1 cm)

Hilt - 6" (15.2 cm)

Overall Length - 34" (86.4 cm)

Point of Balance - 4 1/4" (11.4 cm) from hilt

forward pivot point - 17 1/2" (44.5 cm) from hilt

blade width at guard - 1 7/8" (4.8 cm)

blade width at 3" from tip -1 1/8" (2.9 cm)

the blade has a 50% distal taper