Hand-Forged Viking Sword — "Northern Lights"

Hand-Forged Viking Sword — "Northern Lights" with Polished 5160 Blade, Copper Fittings and Blue Leather-Wrapped Hilt

The Northern Lights is a hand-forged Viking sword — an original Everest Forge interpretation of a classic Norse straight blade, made in Kathmandu, Nepal from 5160 high carbon spring steel and oil-tempered for durability. 46 inches overall: a 36-inch polished double-edged blade with a 10-inch blue leather-wrapped grip, warm copper guard and pommel, and a matching blue leather scabbard. A bold display and collection sword with a personal, artistic character. Customise the blade length, blade finish, handle wrap colour and scabbard colour, with free personalisation and engraving. Worldwide shipping via DHL Express & FedEx International. 30-day satisfaction guarantee. 6-month warranty.

The Viking sword stands among the most iconic blades in European history — the straight, double-edged sword of the Norse and Migration-era warrior, carried from the fjords of Scandinavia to the edges of the known world. Our Northern Lights sword draws on that lineage with a clean, polished blade and warm copper fittings, then sets itself apart with a deep-blue leather hilt and scabbard that give the whole piece the cool, luminous character of an aurora over a winter sky.

This Everest Forge Viking sword is hand-forged in our Kathmandu workshop from 5160 high carbon spring steel and oil-tempered for strength and durability. The 36-inch blade follows a strong, straight Viking profile with a polished finish and a central fuller — kept clean and simple, giving the sword an elegant historical presence without heavy decoration. Copper is used for the guard and pommel, a warm contrast against the bright blade and the cool blue leather of the grip and scabbard.

This is an original Everest Forge design, a custom-coloured interpretation of the Norse style rather than a licensed replica of any specific historical sword. It is built around a rat-tail tang and finished as a bold display, collection and gift piece — well suited to display, cosplay and reenactment dress. It is not intended for contact sparring, heavy cutting, or LARP. Because each piece is hand-finished, the blue tones vary slightly, making every Northern Lights sword one of a kind.

The Viking Sword in Norse Heritage

For the Norse, the sword was the most prized of weapons — more valuable than axe or spear, often named, inherited, and buried with its owner. The classic Viking-age sword was straight and double-edged, built for the cut, with a broad fuller running down the blade to lighten it without sacrificing strength. A short, sturdy guard and a heavy pommel balanced the blade back toward the hand, giving it the lively, cut-ready feel that made it so effective.

The Northern Lights sword honours that form while wearing a colour story all its own. Where a traditional Viking sword might be dressed in iron and leather, ours pairs a bright polished blade and warm copper fittings with deep-blue leather — a contrast that turns a historical silhouette into a striking modern display piece. It sits naturally alongside the rest of our Viking & Medieval swords collection.

What Makes This Hand-Forged Viking Sword Different

Most affordable Viking swords fall into two camps: stamped stainless wall-hangers with cast pommels, or plain production blades with no character beyond the basic Norse shape. The Northern Lights sits apart from both — a hand-forged blade with a deliberate, artistic colour identity that no factory line offers.

The blade is hand-forged from 5160 high carbon spring steel and oil-tempered for durability, then polished to a clean, bright finish and cut with a central fuller in the traditional way. The guard and pommel are turned from copper for that warm, distinctive contrast, and the grip is wrapped in deep-blue leather to match the scabbard. It is built as a bold display and collection sword — an eye-catching centrepiece rather than a sparring tool.

It is offered at the most accessible price in its range for a hand-forged, custom-coloured Viking sword of this size — and every customisation is included rather than billed as an upcharge on the page. For collectors who want a Norse blade with genuine visual personality, the Northern Lights delivers something the mass market simply doesn't. Explore the wider range in our historical swords collection.

Product Specifications

Customise Your Northern Lights Viking Sword

Every Northern Lights sword is hand-forged to order in our Kathmandu workshop. Select your options on this page and specify any extra details in the order notes at checkout.

Who This Viking Sword Is For

• The Norse-history enthusiast who wants a striking, hand-forged Viking sword with real visual personality rather than another plain production blade.
• The collector of world blades looking for a custom-coloured centrepiece that stands out in a display of historical swords.
• The cosplayer and reenactor who wants a bold, photogenic Norse sword for Viking-themed costume, stage or reenactment dress, with a display edge available on request.
• The fantasy and gaming fan drawn to the aurora-inspired blue-and-copper palette for a sword that feels at home in a saga or a fantasy setting.
• The gift giver marking a special occasion with a one-of-a-kind, personalisable sword that will never look quite like anyone else's.
• The display enthusiast who wants a wall or stand centrepiece — the polished blade, copper fittings and deep-blue hilt make the Northern Lights a natural focal point.

The 4-Step Forging Process

What's Included

• Hand-forged Northern Lights Viking sword in your chosen blade finish, length and wrap colour
• Copper guard and pommel with a blue leather-wrapped grip (or your chosen wrap colour)
• Matching leather scabbard in blue (or your chosen colour)
• Free personalisation or engraving if requested in your order notes
• Care and maintenance guide with oiling instructions for blade and leather
• Worldwide tracked shipping via DHL Express or FedEx International
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee — not happy, return for refund or rebuild
• 6-month craftsmanship warranty covering forging or fitting defects

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Processing. Every Northern Lights sword is made to order. Forging and finishing takes 3–5 business days from order confirmation. Custom engraving may add 2–3 days.

Shipping. Worldwide via DHL Express and FedEx International with full tracking. Transit time 5–10 business days depending on country. Total time from order to delivery is typically 8–15 business days. Some countries restrict the import of swords and long fixed blades — check local laws before ordering.

Returns. Not satisfied? Return within 30 days for full refund or free re-build to different specifications. We cover return shipping for craftsmanship defects. Custom-engraved and personalised pieces are excepted unless faulty.

Warranty. 6-month craftsmanship warranty against forging defects, fitting separation, or scabbard failure under normal display and handling use. This is a rat-tail-tang display and collection sword — edge damage from misuse, rust from neglect, contact sparring, heavy cutting and damage from impacts are not covered. Full terms in our FAQ page.

Care & Maintenance

Oil the blade regularly. 5160 carbon steel will surface-rust if neglected. Wipe the blade with mineral oil, gun oil, or food-grade camellia oil after handling and periodically during storage. The 36-inch blade has a lot of surface area — oil the full length.

Care for the leather and copper. Condition the blue leather grip and scabbard with leather balm or beeswax every few months to prevent drying and keep the colour rich. Copper naturally develops a patina over time; a gentle metal polish restores the bright finish if you prefer it shiny.

Handle as a display sword. This is a rat-tail-tang piece built for display, collection and dress use. Enjoy it as a centrepiece and for light handling, but do not use it for cutting, sparring or hard impact.

Store thoughtfully. Do not store the blade sealed inside a damp scabbard for long periods. For long-term storage, keep the sword lightly oiled and the scabbard somewhere dry and ventilated, out of prolonged direct sun.

Frequently Asked Questions