FINE VIKING ARROWHEAD C.800-1000 AD

Slightly under 3 ½” (3.47”) in length, well-forged iron with straight cutting edges and cusped bottom. Butted seam elongated conical socket (edge chipped). The point of the particularly thin section was characteristic of Viking arrows, as Vikings were surprise raiders. They preyed on common people who, if warned, would wear protective garments. Thus, this arrow was made for the classic Viking raid which started with the savage slaughter of anyone encountered, until the remaining victims ceased resisting and capitulated to their demands which included seizing anything of value and often, enslaving those fit for the market or their use.