Viking Armor: The Gear of Norse Warriors
History Warrior Team
What Viking armor really was: helmets, mail, shields and padded wool – what the evidence shows, and what the horned-helmet myth gets wrong.
Month: November 2025
9 posts
Viking Leatherwork: A Complete Guide to Norse Gear
Viking leatherwork explained: the tools, stitches and materials Norse artisans used, plus a step-by-step belt pouch to make yourself.
Modern Viking Style: Wear the Spirit of the North Today
Embrace the fierce spirit of the North. Discover the top Viking-inspired fashion trends for modern warriors, from earthy tunics to symbolic jewelry.
Custom Viking Steel: The Bloodline of Thor
Thor’s hammer in steel: the symbolism behind Mjolnir, the smithing tradition it comes from, and what makes a piece feel authentically Norse.
How to Forge a Viking Axe: A Blacksmith’s Guide
Forge a Viking axe step by step: choosing steel, shaping the head, heat treatment and hafting – a practical guide for beginner blacksmiths.
10 Ways to Bring Viking Style Into Everyday Life
Ten practical ways to bring Viking style into daily life: fabrics, earth tones, jewellery, grooming and outerwear that work off the field.
Relics of Forgotten Viking Kings: What They Wore
What Viking kings actually wore: the Oseberg ship burial, Ulfberht swords and the Gjermundbu helmet, and the status each object signalled.
The Viking Raven Banner: History of the War Flag
The Viking raven banner (Hrafnsmerki): its origins, the warlords who flew it, the prophecy woven into it, and why the symbol still endures.
Viking Swords: A Warrior’s Bond With Steel
Viking swords, axes and the seax: how they were made, what they cost, and the rituals and runes that bound a Norse warrior to his blade.