The Battle of Sticklestad was the final battle of St. Olaf. This was traditional warfare, with two hosts meeting face to face. It was a brutal, bloody and deadly fight, and in the end, the mighty Olaf fell. Gaining a lot of fame for his exploits, he was eventually canonized as St. Olaf. This attractive forged high carbon steel viking sword is copied from a specimen that was quite involved in that kind of viscious encounter. The Sticklestad Viking is made traditionally from high carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts®. This battle ready sword is a beautifully balanced and highly effective functional viking sword. Capable of both cutting and thrusting, this battle ready sword is also a delight to the eye. Pommel and sword guard are tastefully decorated with copper. The Sticklestad Viking is a choice piece for collectors of high carbon steel battle ready swords.