Viking Spear — Hand-Forged Authentic Norse War Spear

Viking Spear — Hand-Forged Authentic Norse War Spear with Broad Leaf Blade

The Everest Forge Viking Spear is a hand-forged Norse war spear built the way the originals were meant to be: real high-carbon steel, sharpened, and ready to work. The broad, leaf-shaped blade carries a strong central ridge that runs to an acute piercing point, mounted on a 20-inch riveted rosewood handle capped with a steel pommel. It comes complete with a hand-stitched leather belt-frog scabbard. Forged from 5160 leaf spring steel reclaimed from truck springs, water-tempered, and full-tang from point to pommel, it is a genuine, battle-ready Viking spear — not a cast wall-hanger or a bare spearhead you have to finish yourself.

This is the classic Norse war spear: the broad-bladed thrusting weapon that was the true backbone of the Viking warrior, more common on the battlefield than either the sword or the axe. It is built for collectors who want the real thing, for reenactors who need a hand-forged piece with authentic presence, and for anyone who appreciates a functional Norse weapon. And it is forged to your spec — six blade lengths, four finishes, two handle woods, six scabbard colours, and free engraving, all included.

Honest note: This is a 32-inch hand spear — a complete forged spear with a 20-inch grip — not a six-foot shield-wall pole spear on a full ash shaft. It is built for thrusting, handling, reenactment, and display. If you want a full-length pole spear, we forge those as a custom build.

Product Specifications

Customise Your Viking Spear

Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to fully customise your Viking spear before forging. All standard options are included at the listed price — no extra charge. With six blade lengths and six scabbard colours, you are building a one-of-a-kind Norse spear, not buying off a shelf — and unlike the bare spearheads sold elsewhere, yours arrives complete and ready to use.

Want a full-length shield-wall pole spear or a different Norse design? Send us your concept and our blacksmiths will forge it from scratch. Request a custom spear →

A True Norse War Spear, Built for Real Use

This is not a decorative casting. The Viking Spear is forged the same way as our working blades — a bar of 5160 spring steel hammered to shape by hand, water-tempered so the edge runs hard while the spine stays springy, and full-tang so the steel runs unbroken through the handle. The result is a spear with real weight, real balance, and a point built to thrust.

The broad leaf-shaped blade is a true war-spear profile. Its width is the point: a leaf blade cuts as well as it thrusts, opening a wide, deep wound channel rather than a narrow puncture, and the central ridge stiffens it for driving power without adding dead weight. That cut-and-thrust versatility is exactly why the spear, not the sword, was the everyday weapon of the Norse warrior. In your hands today it translates to a genuinely capable piece for thrusting practice, reenactment drills, bushcraft and camp tasks, and serious handling.

Choose a longer 16 to 20-inch blade and it grows into a heavier war spear with more reach; choose the standard 12-inch and you get the fast, balanced classic. Either way, the included leather scabbard with belt frog means you carry it safely rather than leave it on a hook.

The Spear in the Viking Age — Odin's Weapon and the Shield Wall

To the Norse, the spear was the most important weapon of all. Swords were costly and carried by the wealthy few, but nearly every free man owned a spear. It was the backbone of the shield wall, the line of overlapping shields and projecting spear points that won and lost battles across the Viking Age. Spears were thrust over the wall, thrown at the charge, and used in the close press where longer weapons could not swing.

The spear was also Odin's own weapon. The Allfather carried Gungnir, the spear that never missed its mark, and Norse warriors would cast a spear over an enemy host to dedicate them to Odin before battle. Our Viking Spear is an original Everest Forge interpretation of that heritage — a hand-forged leaf-bladed war spear that carries the spirit of the shield wall into a piece you can own, handle, and display, rather than a reproduction of any single museum artefact.

Why Collectors & Reenactors Choose This Viking Spear

It is authentic forged steel, not a stainless wall-hanger. Full-tang 5160 spring steel, water-tempered and sharpened — the real thing, with the weight and balance of a working war spear.

It arrives complete, not as a bare head. Almost every Viking spear on the market is a spearhead alone, unsharpened, sold "pole not included." Yours comes finished — blade, fitted rosewood handle, and a hand-stitched leather scabbard — ready to use or display out of the box.

It is a genuine broad-leaf war spear. The wide leaf-shaped blade is a classic Norse battlefield profile that cuts and thrusts in equal measure — not a thin, generic point — the same kind of blade prized in serious reenactment and collection.

Total customisation is included, not upsold. Six blade lengths, four finishes, two handle woods, six scabbard colours, and free engraving — all part of the standard build.

It is built to last and to pass down. Water-tempered 5160 and full-tang construction mean this is a spear you can actually rely on, not one that fails the first time it is used in earnest.

Who This Viking Spear Is For

Viking and Norse collectors — anyone who wants an authentic, real-steel leaf-bladed war spear rather than a cast or stainless display piece.

Historical reenactors — a hand-forged Norse spear with authentic presence for kit, display, and posing. (Live steel is not intended for contact combat — see the FAQ.)

Functional weapon and martial-arts enthusiasts — a real, battle-ready thrusting spear for drills and serious handling.

Bushcrafters and outdoorsmen — a tough, full-tang reach blade for camp work, thrusting, and field tasks.

Norse mythology and history enthusiasts — a tribute to the weapon of Odin and the shield wall, made to be handled, not just admired.

Fantasy and medieval fans — a striking Norse piece for a themed collection, costume, or wall display.

Gift buyers — free engraving, including Norse runes, turns it into a personalised gift for the Viking fan or collector who has everything.

How It's Made

See the full forging process →

What's Included

• One hand-forged Viking Spear in 5160 high-carbon steel, built to your chosen specification
• Riveted rosewood handle over a solid core with a steel pommel cap
• Hand-stitched leather scabbard with belt frog (your choice of six colours)
• Free blade engraving if selected (name, initials, runes, message, or your uploaded design)
• Hand-forged in Nepal, packed and shipped worldwide with full tracking

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Production time: 3–5 business days. Each spear is hand-forged after your order.

Shipping: Worldwide via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority with full tracking. Typically 5–10 business days delivery from dispatch. Total order-to-delivery time approximately 8–15 business days. Full details on our Shipping & Returns page.

Customs: International orders may incur customs duties or import taxes charged by your country's customs authority. Paid separately by you on delivery.

Returns: 30-day satisfaction guarantee on standard configurations in unused condition. Custom configurations (custom length, finish, handle, engraving) are non-returnable as they are forged to your specification. Full warranty policy.

Warranty: 6-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Damage from misuse not covered.

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Care & Maintenance

After every use: Wipe the blade clean and dry. Apply a thin coat of light oil (mineral oil, camellia oil, or 3-in-1 oil).

Storage: Store in a dry environment. Avoid long-term storage in the leather scabbard. Display stand or wall mount recommended.

Rust spots: Light surface rust is normal on 5160 carbon steel and easily removed with very fine steel wool (#0000 grade) and a few drops of oil.

Sharpening: Use a quality whetstone (1000-grit working) at 22–25 degrees per side. Avoid power grinders, which can ruin the temper.

Handle care: Treat the rosewood occasionally with a little wood oil to keep it from drying out.

Full care guide on our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions