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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2009 4:14:28 GMT
Hey all, I'm kinda new to this forum so go easy on me Aight then i'll get down to business. I am interested in purchasing a fairly decent fully functional viking sword. And after browsing many websites I have at the moment decided I like the Windlass Damascus Viking Sword. However SBG has the only review on it, but it didn't really answer a few questions I needed answering. Like for example, is the blade peened? Has it been fully tempered? Is the sword "whippy" like so many people seem to say Windlass has a habit of creating? And of course, would it stand up to destructive tests, like chopping through bottles and minor blade on blade like other swords can? I was also looking at the Godfred Viking Sword by Paul Chen/Hanwei but I read somewhere that the blade snapped after a few scrapes. Was this just unfortunate or is it a sword to steer clear of? I think both swords are a beauty but I do not wish to just have a pretty wallhanger. (Still prefer the look of the Windlass) I found this site and forum and I am seeking all your words of wisdom! Have any of you wielded the Windlass Damascus Viking Sword or Godfred Sword? And if so what are your thoughts and can you answer the questions above? Many thanks people for reading and please drop a line! CJ
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2009 20:59:45 GMT
I had the Godfred and it was beautiful and great handling sword, but structuraly not the best you could get. Mine got long shallow cracks along the blade and I returned it. It was threaded, not peened. I don't know for Windlass one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2009 3:55:38 GMT
I just don't wanna fork out over £200 for a sword to realise it is easily damaged. Yeah the Godfred does look nice and handling is always a bonus, but its like if people have had problems with it, its kinda off putting to buy. Maybe i'm a little picky, but I like durable. Still looking round for peoples opinions on the Windlass one(Seems like very few people have handled it or bought one :S). Its such a fine looking blade, but I don't want it to be "whippy" or have it break on me. I mean i'd pick whippy over it breaking, but it'd be nice if it felt good and solid in me hands and also could stand up to some light combat.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2009 12:25:32 GMT
My sword dealer told me that he handled the Windlass Damascus and that it is not as whippy as some other of their swords. He liked it, but said that the guard is a bit uncomfortable. But that is probably personal and could be solved with a glove. All in all, sounds like a decent sword. You said you want to cut. You can't combine cutting and steel on steel sparring. For that you need a true blunt sword made for that. You would ruin any sharp sword's edge with that and it's dangerous.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2009 14:17:13 GMT
,I;m sure it's a decent sword but it just dosent do anything for me. I found these. www.realarmorofgod.com/store/cart.php?m=search_results&search=damascus+vikingDarksword now will make some of their viking swords in damascuus it's an option.just click where it says unsharpened blade $275.00 there a bit pricey at $900.00 but if you got the bucks. Windlass used to make the most beautiful damascus viking sword ever (my opinion) but it was discontinued years ago. with some help from the forum some were located in India and i can get one for around $650.00 www.indiamart.com/company/807201/products.html#swords the one called. SB5004- Aettartangi. A bit expensive but i have been in love with this sword for 10 years and I finally found one and money is tight. If you like the windlass one go for it,check around different sites for the best price.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 20:02:57 GMT
Hmmm I know this sword ain't made out of Damascus, but has anyone handled "The Norwegian" viking sword? www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Militaria/Swords/auction-220762236.htmThis does not look too bad, but again my concerns would be whippyness or being way too blade heavy. (Plus its cheaper than a Damascus) I have heard very good things about the 5 Lobe Pommel sword, which is currently my temptation to purchase, if the majority of people have had bad experiences with the Norwegian. Thoughts?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 20:14:12 GMT
Windlass makes some decent looking swords, but for some odd reason, they can be hit or miss when it comes to quality. The Norwegian is a prettier Viking sword, with the exception of the Swedish variant, it is possibly their best looking one. I can't comment as to how they handle- pictures won't tell that story, you need it in-hand. Also, that link from trademe has the price marked up by about 100%, I would go with KoA for that or any other Windlass blade if you're so inclined.
For durability, though, I would look to DSA or Gen2- but be advised, they will handle less like their historical counterparts as those are built for re-enactment; in Gen2's case, steel-to-steel so they're gonna be thicker and heavier.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 21:55:40 GMT
I handled the 5 lobed from Windlass, it's quite decent sword, nothing wrong except that it's very plain and pommel is not two piece like the originals. But performance is good. Same thing with Norwegian although I personally did not handled it. I would choose Norwegian becasue it looks more like historical specimens and some similar sword maybe even had one piece pommmels. Well, to be fair, not one sword in our price range will have two piece pommel.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 23:18:41 GMT
If you're not set on damascus, that opens up your options quite a bit. The Hanwei Tinker model comes to mind, as does the Kris Cutlery (which has a two piece pommel).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2009 23:29:36 GMT
Yes, Kris Cutlery is a great option although it is a shame that it's two piece pommel is not peened but threaded. Still the best choice available except maybe Hanwei/Tinker.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 23, 2009 2:13:23 GMT
Being in Europe, you should also take a look at Del Tin. They have a very wide selection of attractive Viking swords.
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