Historically the preferred blade of the Saxon man of the Fyrd (Militia). Vikings adopted this short sword as a secondary blade to be worn across the lower abdomen.

Historically, this long thin blade was always on the belt of important men like Viking Jarls. It strong blade was able to split the links of a mail shirt.

Historically: A Militie was the heavy armored elite mounted warrior of the Normans, the first medieval knight.

Historically, Thegn was the name of the Saxon Warrior class. Such men were armed with fine swords like this.