larp winged viking spear

larp winged viking spearThe spear is inspired by original spears from the Viking age. Such spears often featured wings so that they pierced deep into the victim and inflicted serious damage when pulled from the wound. These spears were also employed during hunting. The spear has been painted in a lifelike manner so that it resembles a real Viking spear with a metal spearhead and a wooden shaft. Even the nails with which the spearhead is attached appear convincingly lifelike.

they overlapped at the chin and were secured with a spring pin that fit into a matching hole

a 10th-century helm discovered near Prague

or wish to give your character an extra depth

The surcoat features a mi-parti pattern

roughly from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century

and from the middle of the back of the head to the middle of the forehead it measures 22

2 metres high

Its striking appearance is further enhanced by its construction

Cosplay and festival outfits

Shoes of this type were worn from the second half of the 12th century by Normans and late Franks

and may equally be employed for beating Orcs

New from Red Dragon (known for their high-quality HEMA plastic training swords) is this line of high-level replica historical swords