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Post by thatguy on Feb 27, 2011 2:12:33 GMT
Aside from the viking Tinker, Hanwei never really made any viking swords I could take an interest in. Until I saw the Godfried and the Trongheim viking sword. The differential patterning in the blades was a touch of the older style of viking sword that you really don't see on the market that much. The fact that the Trondeim is made from one piece of steel really impresses me and the fittings and sheath of the Godfried are very well done in my opinion. Realistically I could only get one of the two if I saved up and budgeted everything. Hence this post. Are either of these swords superior to one another in any aspect I may have overlooked? Is one a better cutter than the other? Does the Trondheim's construction only amount to a "wow" factor or does it make it sturdier and peform better? Which one do you consider better, in other words? For reference, this is the Godfried: www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... king+Sword This is the Trondheim: www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... king+Sword |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Feb 27, 2011 2:28:09 GMT
Better is rather a subjective term, really. The Trondheim's single piece construction would certainly make it sturdier, I believe (no pommel to fall off or guard to come loose), but I personally consider the Godfried better simply because I like its aesthetics more; the fact that it's 200$ cheaper is also a plus to me. I like the simpler fittings, the more compact pommel, as well as the subtler patterns in it. There's also something about the way the sheath on the Trondheim was done that doesn't sit right with me. Don't get me wrong, it's still a nice looking sword, but it's just not to my tastes.
As to whether one is a better cutter or not, I'm not really qualified to answer that, but I think a more experienced member would probably say that cutting ability has more to do with the person wielding the sword than the sword itself; the sharpest sword in the world won't cut jack if you hit your target with the flat.
I'd like to point out that the Godfried's grip is longer than the Trondheim, as well as being longer overall; even if it's only 2.6oz, it's also lighter. Something to consider if you've got meathooks. :lol: Aside from thinking out loud for you, I can't really say much. Again, it really comes back to which you like better.
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Post by SanMarc on Feb 27, 2011 4:20:33 GMT
The Godfried had problems in the past, the trodheim is just a Gimick, Look at Hanweis AngloSaxon Sword.....Sexy.
And this belongs in the Midevil section.
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Post by Joeandmich on Feb 27, 2011 14:55:19 GMT
I own a Godfrey sword and it is a nimble sword and most of my friends are drawn to it than any if my other swords. Although the Damascus pattern is only down the middle and the scabbard looks very cheap. The trodheim looks better to me but it does cost quite a bit more. I think if you're will to lay out the cash go with the trodheim it looks more appealing.
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Post by Bigred on Mar 5, 2011 15:34:52 GMT
I had a Godfried a few years ago, I fell in love with it very quickly. Everything was right with it. I used some local softwood saplings to do some light cutting... and it broke. At the tang, snapped right in two. I was REALLY upset by this, but luckily Warriors and Wonders was kind enough to replace it for me. I was a little thrown off by this, but I was happy with my new sword. I continued with the lightish cutting practice. Two weeks later during cutting, in mid swing, I heard a 'snap' and a 'whoosh-whoosh-whoosh-whoosh'. I held up my sword hand to inspect it, and saw... an intact handle. That's it. The blade had broken off and sailed across the field. I didn't even bother calling W&W about it. Don't get me wrong, if Hanwei has corrected those issues I would order one again in a heartbeat. But the only reviews with cutting I've read involve broken blades, in one spot or another.
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Post by Luka on Mar 5, 2011 19:31:25 GMT
Trondheim is nice but that kind of construction is absolutely unnecessary. And is quite small. Godfred is beautiful (btw, you can draw out the pattern from the edges too if you etch it, the whole blade is folded), handles really well, but durability is an issue, some are good, some are not. I had one and it was fine until it developed a shallow but rather long crack parallel to the edge...
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Post by SanMarc on Mar 9, 2011 9:00:19 GMT
I had the Godfreid, Very light cutter, Heavy stress on "Light" I am Worried on the Trodnheim as vibration at the hilt, being one piece I would think it would break right off there, look at Hanwei's Saxon, really nice and you can get one at KOA for cheep and customize it to your liking, way better deal, I will try and get one myself, Your not going to get a Viking Pattern welded Blade for that price anywhere else!!! (Very Accurate as well)
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Post by brissybeater on Mar 10, 2011 0:29:45 GMT
I would really go with the Saxon sword, seems like alot more research and attention was put into it. Far more accurate, far better built. Kult of Athena pricing on it really spectacular. Now that Hanwei has had a fire I would jump on it a bit.
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Post by Sneakypete on Mar 10, 2011 0:39:12 GMT
I've handled the Trondheim, I have to say I'm really not impressed. The one-piece construction is pretty neat-o, but like Sanmarc said, it's just a gimmick. It's also itty-bitty. The whole thing is barely 30 inches long, with a really narrow blade; it strikes me as something a Viking chief would give to his 5 year old son. Compared to the Godfred, or the H/T viking, it looks like a pattern-welded toothpick. The balance is all wonky too, the POB being directly at the hilt. Sure, it looks pretty, and the one-piece construction means that it rings like a tuning fork, but I I wouldn't pay the 479.97 KOA is asking for it. Just my $.02.
That being said, most horror stories I've heard about the Godfred going all helicopter-of-death seem to be about older models. Does anyone know if Hanwei's stepped up the quality lately? I think they've gotten better at listening to customers' complaints lately.
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Post by frankthebunny on Mar 10, 2011 1:13:51 GMT
I was also advised to stay away from the Godfred for various reasons. have you considered the Valiant Armory Hedemark? it's a real looker and had a couple of positive reviews here. if the construction is anything like the Castile (which I own) I can assure you that they did not skimp on much of anything. solid and stunning.
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Post by SanMarc on Mar 10, 2011 1:17:48 GMT
well frank, if the Hedmark was patternd wellded blade, then it would be considered, but it is not which is why it is not here.....SanMarc.
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Post by chuckinohio on Mar 15, 2011 5:37:09 GMT
Godfried or Trondheim, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
The only logical answer is Saxon.
Listen to Sanmarc, he is steering you straight.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 6:10:26 GMT
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Post by SanMarc on Mar 15, 2011 21:13:34 GMT
^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yep, you cant go wrong on that price!!!!!
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