"The Active Shield" a Viking fighting technique using a round shield | Epic Armoury

“Now, we will begin the dance. Remember, child, this is not the dance of the fictional Vikings we are learning. The berserking, horn-helmed dance - hacking and hammering! This is the true Viking dance - the Nordic dance - it is sophisticated and sudden.” Admittedly, this quote is altered from the original. Do you know the source?
The EirikR Sword and GastiR Shield were created in collaboration with Lejre Land of Legends. Watch as Rollo demonstrates a few technique principles that might have been used during the Viking age.
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Have you ever dreamt of wielding a Viking sword with a historically authentic design? Then your saga is about to begin! The EirikR Sword is made as a collaboration between artisans of Epic Armoury and archaeologists from Lejre Land of Legends. It is designed to match the Osted Sword found in 1887 near the town of Osted in Lejre, Denmark. Due to its pattern-welded blade and the herringbone ornamentation with silver and copper on the crossguard and pommel, archaeologists assess that the sword most likely belonged to a king or a highly esteemed housecarl. As part of our Stronghold Master Collection, the EirikR Sword is a durable, high-quality LARP weapon that adheres to history without compromising safety. A perfect weapon for any Viking roleplayer or historical reenactor, stalwartly standing within mead halls, aboard Viking ships or on the open battlefield. The eyes of the Allfather rest upon you!
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