The primary purpose of viking sword was thrusting and they were used as fighting weapons. So one can conclude that they were the survival weapon of the viking age and not only to viking age people but also to other people.
Only Samurai were allowed to carry to two swords,they were not required to have the swords with them at all times
swords and axes.
they fort they were there freind
they fort they were there freind
swords, battle axe, knife
They used their axes,swords and spears to do their jobs.
They Battled With Swords. They Were A Little Like The Pirates.
vikings made there own sawds out of what they found or created, vikings had metals therefor they would make there handal of there sawd then sharpen the blade.
Fuller was great advantage of viking swords. Fuller was used to increase the strength and flexibility of the sword while reducing the weight of the sword at the same time. Viking swords were properties of Jarls (viking chiefs) and wealthy vikings. Common vikings used axes and other weapons because more affordable price.
The Vikings used swords, spears, and what were called battle-axes. They also used shields to protect themselves.
vikings fought with axes, swords, bows and arrows, and spears, they also carried around wooden shields for protection
The Romans used swords because they didn't have Kalashnikovs, Uzi, or AK 47s. Swords were the weapon of the times and that's what the ancients used.