Asgard’s Sword
Asgard’s Sword
The Asgard’s Sword is directly inspired by the sagas and Nordic thought. Its blade, engraved with Futhark runes, is not ornamental; each inscription conveys ancient knowledge. These engravings remind the bearer of the principles that guided Viking warriors:
Runes: ᚦᛟᛚᛁᚾᛗᛇᛞᛁ ᛖᚱ ᛇᛁᚷᚢᚱ
Þolinmæði er sigur (Patience is victory)
Meaning: patience and self-control lead to victory.
Runes: ᛖᛁᛁ ᚠᛖᛚᛚᚱ ᛏᚱᛖ ᚹᛁᛞ ᚠᚢᚱᛋᛏᚱᚨ ᚺᚢᚷᚷ
Eigi fellr tré við fyrsta högg (A tree does not fall with the first blow)
Meaning: no great task is accomplished with a single effort; perseverance is necessary.
Triskel ࿋
Symbol of the cycle and eternal movement, associated with transformation and the three Norns who weave destiny.
Each engraving recalls the essence of the Norse warrior: to wait for the right moment, strike with constancy, and accept fate. The Asgard’s Sword carries this heritage without frills, a weapon forged by the weight of experience and tradition.
Features
- Evazote memory foam: closed-cell, waterproof, impact-resistant
- Grade #1 fiberglass rod, manufactured by pultrusion
- Natural latex with sulfur additive for enhanced tear resistance and flexibility
- 100% latex-free varnish: flexible, waterproof, and easy to refresh
- Hardwood handle reinforced with a steel core and wrapped in real leather or protective varnish
- Handcrafted in Québec, Canada by Ateliers Nemesis
Technical Specifications
Long
- Total length: 99 cm (39 in)
- Blade length: 78 cm (31 in)
- Blade width: 7 cm (2.75 in)
- Grip length: 12.5 cm (5 in)
- Guard width: 10 cm (4 in)
- Blade thickness: 3 cm (1.18 in)
- Balance point: 13 cm (5 in)
- Weight: 436 g / 448 g (15.38 oz / 15.80 oz), depending on lacquered grip (lighter) or leather
Bastard
- Total length: 108 cm (42.5 in)
- Blade length: 78 cm (31 in)
- Blade width: 7 cm (2.75 in)
- Grip length: 22 cm (8.66 in)
- Guard width: 10 cm (4 in)
- Blade thickness: 3 cm (1.18 in)
- Balance point: 8 cm (3.15 in)
- Weight: 496 g / 516 g (17.5 oz / 18.2 oz), depending on lacquered grip (lighter) or leather
The Nemesis Standard: Stunning, Safe, Maneuverable
A Nemesis weapon is a premium piece of LARP engineering. Beware of cheap knockoffs using stolen images; when you invest in authentic Nemesis Workshops gear, you are getting the true, original design. Here is why our weapons stand out:
- Masterful Aesthetics: Our St-Elie workshop specializes in high-density foam sculpting, thermoforming, and intricate latex painting. The visual result is simply stunning.
- Uncompromising Safety: We use reinforced matrices and secure-tip technologies at the ends of our fiberglass cores. You can fight with confidence knowing your weapon meets the strictest safety standards.
- Handcrafted in Quebec: Every weapon is sculpted, assembled, and painted by our fairly paid artisans in Canada.
- The Perfect Balance: We meticulously weight our hilts and handles so the weapon feels fast, highly maneuverable, and comfortable in your hand, greatly increasing your performance on a LARP weekend.
