Description: From the acclaimed Vikings TV series The Sword of Kings is a relic held by the reigning Viking king during the time of Ragnar Lothbrok. The age and origins of the sword are unknown, but it is a treasured symbol of Viking power. Specifications: Overall Length: 39.5″ Overall Weight: 3.5lbs Blade: 420J2 stainless steel, mirror polished with Viking runes Pommel and guard: cast zinc adorned with imitation gems, yellow, orange, ruby, and pearl/white Plaque: wood with water-transfer Viking graphics Individually serialized Certificate of authenticity included Remailer and color sleeve In Vikings Whilst attacking Kattegat, King Horik shows the sword to his son Erlendur, saying that if the gods will it, he would one day possess it as his son and heir. After killing Horik, King Ragnar oversees his new domain from atop a high cliff, symbolizing his newfound monarchical status. Lagertha assumes the sword from Queen Aslaug shortly before she kills her in revenge for taking Ragnar as her husband. Shortly after the Siege of Kattegat, Lagertha gives the sword to her son Bjorn and proclaims him King of Kattegat. He later oversees his kingdom from atop the same high cliff his father sat on while holding the sword. When facing the Rus after the Battle for Vestfold, Bjorn uses the sword to signal the Vikings to attack. In History The Viking Age sword is also known as the Carolingian sword. It was produced from the 8th century through the 11th century. The Vikings' swords were normally around ninety centimeters long. They were usually double-edged and could be domestically produced or imported from the Frankish Empire. The blades were sometimes decorated with pattern welding. Swords were very costly to make, and thus they were a sign of high status It could take up to a month to forge a sword. Due to their value, they were often passed on from generat