Jostein Aksdal, an archeologist with Hordaland County said the sword was in such good condition that if it was given a new grip and a polish, it could be used today.
He said that judging by the sword’s 77cm length, it appeared to come from 750-800AD.
“The sword was found in very good condition. It is very special to get into a sword that is merely lacking its grip,” he said.