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Post by YlliwCir on Sept 5, 2007 20:37:51 GMT
Any questions?
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Post by randomnobody on Sept 5, 2007 22:04:16 GMT
Can I have it?
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Post by septofclansinclair on Sept 5, 2007 22:13:09 GMT
Random beat me to it...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2007 4:09:09 GMT
Awesome man I think I know whats next on my list.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2007 22:42:42 GMT
Any questions? yeah, did you drink to much before you wrote this review!? ;D i think that is the shortest review i've ever read btw: i really like this sword! the next time i have 200 $ to much i will buy it, some times i really hate it to be student
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Post by randomnobody on Sept 7, 2007 2:57:24 GMT
To promote a bit more conversation in this thread, I have actually been considering this sword for a good while as a fairly attractive, but simple, viking style sword. That angle looks fantastic, and the carnage speaks for itself. I think I've found my next Viking sword. Sure, the Witham is nice, but almost TOO nice. I want something more...like this.
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Post by YlliwCir on Sept 7, 2007 9:34:07 GMT
random, you can't have this one, it's mine. I just started learning to cut a few weeks ago and this sword is fairly easy for me to use. That says a lot for the sword as I don't have much skill. This is a nice blade lots of flex and returns to true. However I would like to have the Witham also but I'm greedy like that.
Charles, glad you like it. I can tell you it's a lot of fun to play with.
eruothar, naww I don't drink, David already did a review on this sword about eight pages back and I didn't want to be redundant. He didn't do any cutting tho so I thought I'd show what this one could do.
Thanks for the comments, fellas.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Sept 7, 2007 9:41:49 GMT
Hey Ric, it is a simple but attractive knife. Could you please show some pics of the sword in hand, to give an idea of the hilt size, and blade width. Does it cut very effortlessly?
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Post by YlliwCir on Sept 7, 2007 9:59:59 GMT
brenno, I will get some more pics tomarrow, it's the middle of the night here, the hilt is rather large tho. It cuts fairly easy as I'm a rookie.
(next day) I meant to say the pommel is rather large, the grip feels good to me, may be a little longer than you usual viking sword but then I have small hands. (size 8 1/2 ring finger). I have some things going on here need my attention, I'll post some more pics when I get a chance.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2007 16:01:27 GMT
I agree random. I do like the Witham but I would rather have this one. I know the Witham is just as durable but I don't know its just a little too.......good looking.
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Post by YlliwCir on Sept 7, 2007 17:47:03 GMT
Sorry for the dark ones, the wife didn't want to go outside. I like this sword. It's got more flex than any of my other swords. This put me off at first as I was only used to fairly stiff swords, but then most of my swords are gladii when have practically no flex. I have came to like and appriciate this sword the more I have cut with it. I wouldn't say it cuts effortlessly as a week or so ago I couldn't cut very well due to my inexperience. That I can now cut is mostly due to the attributes of the sword rather than me. These are 20 ounce, 16 ounce and 12 ounce bottles. A week ago all I could do was bat these across the yard. This is a hole in my cutting stand (plastic trash container) from one of my frequent misses. No damage to the sword despite some bad cuts. In my opinion this is a very good cutting sword. The hilt. Thank you for your interest. Regards, Ric
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Post by randomnobody on Sept 7, 2007 17:48:53 GMT
I agree random. I do like the Witham but I would rather have this one. I know the Witham is just as durable but I don't know its just a little too.......good looking. I'd hate myself if I got it dirty or, heaven forbid, so much as a scratch on that blade... This one looks like it's meant to be ugly and gross. Works for me! Great timing on the pics. Looks like a comfortably sized handle for hands about my size, which is promising. Do you find the wood slippery, or is it finished with traction in mind? How's the pommel feel? I know quite a few people have complained before about the size and shape of Viking-style pommels, not that they bother me. Nice job on the...plastic...thing. Sure, it was unintentional, but it looks like a good cut. Time for a new one, though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2007 18:05:27 GMT
I agree even though it was an accidental cut to your stand it still makes that sword look tough as nails. Nice review. BTW......Hows the weight and balance?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2007 18:21:56 GMT
hey RicWilly, some great pics there, they make me miss my old sword (i ended up trading it in towards a witham river due to a crack in the handle... ) here's my old review: /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=1172686876 in case anyone is interested (though its not all that good i must say... i mention not being able to cut a two liter bottle of coke for example... though i was unaware at the time that it needed to be full of water! ) anywho, i really did (and still do) like this sword. it does stand out from most other viking swords due to it's slightly longer handle, but i think this somewhat unique feature actually looks pretty nice. plus some people may find that it allows more freedom in gripping than other viking swords do. this is definately a sword that is attractive in its simplicity, perfect for the no-nonsense warrior who doesn't need (or want) anything flashy. plus, i always got a sort of 'natural' vibe from this sword... if that makes any sense... which is one reason i was origionally drawn to it
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2007 19:54:51 GMT
I like the effect of the sandpaper on yours, David. I prefer the satin finish look in general.
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Post by YlliwCir on Sept 7, 2007 19:55:40 GMT
Charles, I get 3 1/2 lbs for the weight and POB at 3 1/2 inches below guard. David did a thorough review in his tread.
David, thanks for the input, I wasn't trying to do a new review, just wanted to add to what you already had. How do you like the Witham?
kriegschwert. I like that sandpaper result also. I mean to do all my swords that way when I get time, shootermike discribes the technique in detail in another thread. /index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1187287839
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2007 21:00:23 GMT
RicWilly The weight sounds pretty good. Bet it would make a great cleaver. Thanks for pointing out David's review. I had not noticed it before.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Sept 8, 2007 0:43:33 GMT
Thanks for the pics Ric.
The longer grip would allow more flexibility, I imagine a hammer grip is possible. The hilt furniture seems to me to be oversize, which seems to be the norm with Gen 2 stuff. Enjoy your cutting. My Practical Viking is only 880g / 1lb 15oz. Veyr different.
I see you also have the Valiant Viking. It would be interesting to see pics of them side by side and hear your assessment of obvious differences. If you find you want something to do...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2007 1:52:14 GMT
There was a pretty lively debate over how viking swords were held not long ago on My armory. www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=2478The gist of it was that they can he held in a hanshake grip with the pommel partially in the palm of the hand for certain cuts and in a hammer grip for others. The grip is pretty short on my windlass classic medieval and i tend to hold it in a hammer grip. I'm training myself not to though. The pommels on alot of viking swords look as though they'd cut into you wrist if you went long in a cut holding it that way.
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Post by randomnobody on Sept 8, 2007 2:07:35 GMT
The only Viking sword I own and have handled to date is the Hanwei Godfred. I'm still trying to find the right grip for the right stroke. Mostly I find the pommel in my palm more than the handle, but this lends to poor control for me. I can't help but feel like my sword becomes an airfoil from this grip. The slightest inaccuracy in my swing will send the blade soaring off in the wrong direction. Tough to work with, but I'm still experimenting.
This sword looks much more forgiving of grip.
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