Viking werpspeerpunt, ca. 41 cm, semi-scherp Drinkhoorn standaards en houders or the sixteenth-century trunk hoses

or the sixteenth-century trunk hoses that people all over northern Europe wore during the sixteenth century

which is why this type of bag is usually called Birka bag

such as the Franks

while the rest of the blade was perfect for slashing

Viking werpspeerpunt, ca. 41 cm, semi-scherp Drinkhoorn standaards en houders or the sixteenth-century trunk hosesThe slender, elongated Norwegian spearheads (9th 11th century Type K according to Petersen mainly found in Sweden) were perfectly suited for throwing. Their shape and weight, combined with the power of the throw, allowed for deep penetration. On the battlefields of the early Middle Ages, Norsemen often carried several javelins which they hurled at the enemy when the distance narrowed. This gave them the freedom to use their swords, axes or heavier