Large example. 4 1/4" length with tapered butted seam socket (small chips) The point with low medial ridge both sides, as often encountered. That form was used for clandestine raids, many along the coast of the Appennine Peninsula (modern Italy) for the capture of salves which were sold in North Africa or taken home for domestic use. It is known that virtually all Viking homesteads had slave quarters. Stable professionally conserved condition. Fine form
