The Asgard’s Sword is directly inspired by the sagas and Nordic thought. Its blade, engraved with Futhark runes, is not ornamental; each inscription conveys ancient knowledge. These engravings remind the bearer of the principles that guided Viking warriors: Runes: ᚦᛟᛚᛁᚾᛗᛇᛞᛁ ᛖᚱ ᛇᛁᚷᚢᚱÞolinmæði er sigur (Patience is victory)Meaning: patience and self-control lead to victory. Runes: ᛖᛁᛁ ᚠᛖᛚᛚᚱ ᛏᚱᛖ ᚹᛁᛞ ᚠᚢᚱᛋᛏᚱᚨ ᚺᚢᚷᚷEigi fellr tré við fyrsta högg (A tree does not fall with the first blow)Meaning: no great task is accomplished with a single effort; perseverance is necessary. Triskel ࿋Symbol of the cycle and eternal movement, associated with transformation and the three Norns who weave destiny. Each engraving recalls the essence of the Norse warrior: to wait for the right moment, strike with constancy, and accept fate. The Asgard’s Sword carries this heritage without frills, a weapon forged by the weight of experience and tradition. Features Evazote memory foam: closed-cell, waterproof, impact-resistant Grade #1 fiberglass rod, manufactured by pultrusion Natural latex with sulfur additive for enhanced tear resistance and flexibility 100% latex-free varnish: flexible, waterproof, and easy to refresh Hardwood handle reinforced with a steel core and wrapped in real leather or protective varnish Handcrafted in Québec, Canada by Ateliers Nemesis Technical Specifications Long Total length: 99 cm (39 in) Blade length: 78 cm (31 in) Blade width: 7 cm (2.75 in) Grip length: 12.5 cm (5 in) Guard width: 10 cm (4 in) Blade thickness: 3 cm (1.18 in) Balance point: 13 cm (5 in) Weight: 436 g / 448 g (15.38 oz / 15.80 oz), depending on lacquered grip (lighter) or leather Bastard Total length: 108 cm (42.5 in) Blade length: 78 cm (31 in) Blade width: 7 cm (2.75 in) Grip length: 22 cm (8.66 in) Guard width: 10 cm (4 in) Blade thickness: 3 cm (1.18 in) Balance point: 8 cm (3.15 in) Weight: 496 g / 516 g (17.5 oz / 18.2 oz), depending on lacquered grip (lighter) or leather