Viking Shield Boss & Nails

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Details
  • Outer diameter: 18 cm
  • Inner dome diameter: 13.5 cm
  • Height: Approx. 5 cm 
  • Thickness: 12 gauge (2.1 mm)
  • Comes with 5 iron nails
  • Nail length: 5 cm (2")
  • Nail thickness: 2.5 mm
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Battle ready Viking shield boss made from strong 12 gauge steel with 5 pre-drilled holes. It comes with 5 hand forged iron nails used to attach it with. The nails are hammered through the wooden shield and hammered sideways on the inside to secure the shield boss in place.

The shield boss protected the warrior's hand that held the shield. Shields were the most common form of defense among the Vikings. They were famously and successfully used in formations, such as the shield wall. Made from fir, alder, poplar or linden, shields were often covered with linen and given a rawhide rim to increase their durability. 

Product number: 3456

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Review by Jack J. on 7 Nov 2024 review stating This boss is boss. The
This boss is boss. The nails, however, are too long for a traditional thickness viking shield. It would be amazing if you offered a kit that includes the handle for the backside, or maybe even a sheet of linen to back it.
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04/09/24
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Review by Steven J. on 9 Apr 2024 review stating Great service
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Zane R.
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Excellent boss
Review by Zane R. on 19 Sep 2023 review stating Excellent boss
Perfect size for a home-made shield, looks perfectly authentic and tough enough for heavy use, I will be buying plenty more of these!
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Michael M.
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08/09/23
Great Addition
Review by Michael M. on 9 Aug 2023 review stating Great Addition
Great addition to my existing shield. Well made and looks good. The price was well worth it too. Thumbs Up!
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Peter S.
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07/28/23
The shield boss is perfect
Review by Peter S. on 28 Jul 2023 review stating The shield boss is perfect
The shield boss is perfect I beat it with swords, machetes, and hammers only minor dings and knicks
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Clifton C.
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06/08/23
I've ordered these several times now
Review by Clifton C. on 8 Jun 2023 review stating I've ordered these several times now
The clients I make shields for love the sturdiness and authentic look. It's a very affordable option even purchasing all the way from Canada. I highly recommend buying the nails as well. It's tough to find your own that fit properly without a washer and for the extra few dollars, it's worth it. You could make some but at their price, it's just not worth my time. Make sure you oil the boss after installation and handling. It will lightly rust over time.
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Clifton C.
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06/08/23
I've ordered these several times now
Review by Clifton C. on 8 Jun 2023 review stating I've ordered these several times now
The clients I make shields for love the sturdiness and authentic look. It's a very affordable option even purchasing all the way from Canada. I highly recommend buying the nails as well. It's tough to find your own that fit properly without a washer and for the extra few dollars, it's worth it. You could make some but at their price, it's just not worth my time. Make sure you oil the boss after installation and handling. It will lightly rust over time.
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Michael F.
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03/20/23
The overall prices cannot be
Review by Michael F. on 20 Mar 2023 review stating The overall prices cannot be
The overall prices cannot be beat. The quality is amazing. Shipping was incredibly fast. From Sweden to western Canada in 8 days. The shieldboss with nails is a great deal for authentic look and feel. Thank you Grimfrost and keep up what you're doing.
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Ligeia S.
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12/26/22
The quality and thickness are
Review by Ligeia S. on 26 Dec 2022 review stating The quality and thickness are
The quality and thickness are both excellent. It is the crown jewel on my otherwise historically inaccurate small budget shield. My next one will far more expensive and historically accurate.
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John O.
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Two more to go, this shield is almost done.
Review by John O. on 9 Aug 2022 review stating Two more to go, this shield is almost done.
The making of a Viking shield takes a bit of research. We are using shiplap. This first one is the test model. Made from Pine wood. It's a 38" shield, considered very large. The next will be 36" made of Hickory shiplap wood. Grimfrost seems to encourage making your own, by offering the shield boss. I'll be adding a heavy leather carry strap to the next one. Graphic design and paint then the leather edge will finish out this shield.
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John O.
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Two more to go, this shield is almost done.
Review by John O. on 9 Aug 2022 review stating Two more to go, this shield is almost done.
The making of a Viking shield takes a bit of research. We are using shiplap. This first one is the test model. Made from Pine wood. It's a 38" shield, considered very large. The next will be 36" made of Hickory shiplap wood. Grimfrost seems to encourage making your own, by offering the shield boss. I'll be adding a heavy leather carry strap to the next one. Graphic design and paint then the leather edge will finish out this shield.
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My shopping experience with grimfrost thus far has been awesome, I recommend the site to all new members to my HEMA/reenactment club. I have a whole list of things I still plan to purchase so you'll be hearing from me in the near future. I've been a fan of the shop since it's launch. I thoroughly love everything I have bought.
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Neil H.
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12/22/21
This boss is fantatic!
Review by Neil H. on 22 Dec 2021 review stating This boss is fantatic!
I received the shield boss with nails and this thing is super beefy! It absolutely makes my shield look amazing! I will be purchasing more of these in the future.
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Neil H.
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This boss is fantatic!
Review by Neil H. on 22 Dec 2021 review stating This boss is fantatic!
I received the shield boss with nails and this thing is super beefy! It absolutely makes my shield look amazing! I will be purchasing more of these in the future.
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Cam L.
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Wow, I can’t believe the
Review by Cam L. on 29 Oct 2021 review stating Wow, I can’t believe the
Wow, I can’t believe the craftsmanship and look of this boss on my shield. It’s truly a beast. I’m looking forward to doing more business with you guys.
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Eric M.
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10/04/21
Very nicely made! Clinch nails
Review by Eric M. on 4 Oct 2021 review stating Very nicely made! Clinch nails
Very nicely made! Clinch nails work great and give an awesome look!
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Royce E.
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08/04/21
Shield boss
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Heavy hard and well built
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Shield boss
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Heavy hard and well built
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Justin R.
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All around bad ass! great
Review by Justin R. on 12 Feb 2021 review stating All around bad ass! great
All around bad ass! great stuff as always
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Ricky H.
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01/29/21
The quality is even better
Review by Ricky H. on 29 Jan 2021 review stating The quality is even better
The quality is even better than I could have imagined.
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The quality is even better
Review by Ricky H. on 29 Jan 2021 review stating The quality is even better
The quality is even better than I could have imagined.
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Darren E.
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09/10/20
Excellent craftsmanship
Review by Darren E. on 10 Sep 2020 review stating Excellent craftsmanship
From the word go you can tell that this boss sits at the top of the pile! It's really well made and the gage of steel shows that it's made to a specification as opposed to a price. That said, I think that it is exceptional value for money, the sum of the parts almost outweigh the price.
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05/31/20
The Grimfrost's Shieldbosses are the best.
Review by Miguel P. on 31 May 2020 review stating The Grimfrost's Shieldbosses are the best.
Loved it. Thank you so much. Here is a image of the boss on my handmade shield.
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Leroy P.
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Thank you guys they look
Review by Leroy P. on 28 Oct 2019 review stating Thank you guys they look
Thank you guys they look awesome
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Brennan M.
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10/28/19
Shield boss and iron nails
Review by Brennan M. on 28 Oct 2019 review stating Shield boss and iron nails
Everything arrived in good time and is well made and sturdy. Proper iron, no sheet metal imitation stuff. The hand-forged nails add a nice authentic look to the shields I'm making.
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