Moilanen, Marks of Fire, Value and Faith - Swords with Ferrous Inlays in Finland during the Late Iron Age (ca. 700-1200 AD).

This study explores swords with ferrous inlays found in Finland and dating from the late Iron Age, ca. 700-1200 AD. These swords reflect profound changes not only in styles and fashion but also in the technology of hilts and blades. This study explores how many of these kinds of swords are known from Finland, how they were made and where, what their status was in Late Iron Age Finland, and where the Finnish finds stand in accordance with other areas of Europe. The various methods included...