Further information:
In mound 9, grave II, excavated by Oluf Rygh in 1875, spears or lances, a shield boss, and belt equipment were found. 
 
The spearheads or lances found here have long, slender blades, each characterized by a prominent ridge along the flat side, creating a rhombic cross-section. This design enhances the robustness and resistance to bending of the spearheads. The production of such weapons was likely reserved for specialists in weapon forging.

Unlike javelins, which often feature barbs, these spearheads lack such features, allowing us to categorize them as thrusting spears or lances.

Javelins were commonly thrown from close range, aiming to penetrate shields and incapacitate opponents. In contrast, lances were handheld thrusting weapons, typically used in direct combat when armies faced each other head-on, with the intent of breaking through enemy lines.