Viking warriors wore helmets made from
leather or iron. A Viking battle-axe was capable of
chopping through shields and helmets. Viking shields were made from wood and
iron. The Viking warriors used them to shield their
bodies. Spears were thrown in
battles and used for stabbing the enemy. Viking swords were made
from rods of iron with steel edges. The handles were
sometimes decorated with gold and silver. The Vikings gave
their swords names like 'Leg-Biter'.
