Runes carved onto hand forged Viking swords held deep symbolic meaning. Vikings believed runes carried magical powers, offering protection, strength, and victory in battle. Blacksmiths or warriors sometimes inscribed these characters onto blades or hilts to personalize their swords and connect with the divine. Some runes represented courage, while others invoked the gods’ favor or war... https://everestforge.com/Celtic-Seax-Cleaver?search=hand%20forged%20viking%20sword&description=true