viking age padlock birka 8th 9th century iron Viking tunieken This Viking bag shackle is

This Viking bag shackle is based on several originals excavated in Haithabu (Hedeby)

the blunt version can be used for intensive sword fighting

this was one of the most important symbols within the Order of the Knights Templar

A great helmet for early medieval LARP

used copper and later bronze axes as a symbol of aristocracy

viking age padlock birka 8th 9th century iron Viking tunieken This Viking bag shackle isThis padlock for a Viking chest is modeled after a discovery from Birka, made during excavations on the island of Bjrk in Sweden's Lake Mlaren, and dates from the 8th or 9th century. This type of lock probably goes back to Chinese examples. A padlock like this was indispensable in the Viking Age to safely store valuables in a personal chest. The ingenious locking mechanism inside consists of a pin with springs that lock the lock; the key, which has