Presenting: Windlass Fantasy Viking Sword
Nov 27, 2007 3:04:40 GMT
Post by Brian of DBK on Nov 27, 2007 3:04:40 GMT
As featured on Swords of Valor: www.swordsofvalor.com/fantvikingsword.html
Though derived from fantasy, this sword still contains a historical essence. Our new fantasy sword evokes the prow of the dreaded Viking ship. The pommel and guard are solid brass with an antiqued finish. The wood and wire grip is covered in black leather. The hand forged, high carbon steel blade, is of the prevalent Viking type with a long deep fuller. This fantasy Viking swords details are very exciting for a battle ready sword. A detailed leather scabbard with a antiqued brass tip is included. This Windlass Steelcrafts® sword is a very well tempered blade that would make a fine addition to any swordsman's collection.
Weight: 3.3 lbs
Blade Length: 30"
Total Length: 38"
Base width: 1 7/8"
POB: 4.5"
COP: 21" from guard
The Windlass Fantasy Viking is fairly balanced sword given it's length, if only a bit tip heavy. But not many swords this length in a Viking fashion have a favorable point of balance. But at 4.5" from the guard, it isn't much to complain about. The grip is well shaped, and with the wire wrap underneath it is easily held onto. The shape of the hilt lets you know your blade angle as well. The pommel size and hilt length allow for a hand-and-a-half functionality as well, and this isn't a stretch either, as I would consider this a bastard sword, more than a one-handed sword. The blade is well tempered, and flexes quite well, but not at all whippy. In fact, I would consider this the finest flex in a Windlass blade that I've handled, yet. Continued below...
The hilt features a nice leather & wire grip. The antiqued brass is well done, and the carved pommel is very detailed and accentuated.
The guard is pretty cool with the way it rises over the blade, and when sheathed it overlaps the scabbard.
The blade features a nice, long, deep classic Viking fuller.
Shown below is a comparison between the Gen 2 10th Century Viking, and the Windlass Fantasy Viking.
As you can see, the blade length is very similar, if only a slight edge towards the Gen 2. However, the balance point and total weight favor the Windlass. In comparison, the Fantasy Viking is superior in handling, but both convey the sense of power.
The scabbard on the Gen 2 is much longer, which isn't really anything other than a preference. Visually though, the Windlass scabbard is very decorative, and the antique brass tip is a very nice touch.
I haven't sharpened this sword yet, but it has the typical thin pre-edge of Windlass swords and should only take 45 minutes to sharpen. Dry handling though, it handles quite well, and recovers fairly quickly in comparison to other swords this length. The pointy guard is a concern, but hasn't come into play yet. For that matter only one sword has had a guard come into play on me, and that would be the super wide LOTR Anduril guard. It kindly cracked me in the head once on a overhead swing.
Though derived from fantasy, this sword still contains a historical essence. Our new fantasy sword evokes the prow of the dreaded Viking ship. The pommel and guard are solid brass with an antiqued finish. The wood and wire grip is covered in black leather. The hand forged, high carbon steel blade, is of the prevalent Viking type with a long deep fuller. This fantasy Viking swords details are very exciting for a battle ready sword. A detailed leather scabbard with a antiqued brass tip is included. This Windlass Steelcrafts® sword is a very well tempered blade that would make a fine addition to any swordsman's collection.
Weight: 3.3 lbs
Blade Length: 30"
Total Length: 38"
Base width: 1 7/8"
POB: 4.5"
COP: 21" from guard
The Windlass Fantasy Viking is fairly balanced sword given it's length, if only a bit tip heavy. But not many swords this length in a Viking fashion have a favorable point of balance. But at 4.5" from the guard, it isn't much to complain about. The grip is well shaped, and with the wire wrap underneath it is easily held onto. The shape of the hilt lets you know your blade angle as well. The pommel size and hilt length allow for a hand-and-a-half functionality as well, and this isn't a stretch either, as I would consider this a bastard sword, more than a one-handed sword. The blade is well tempered, and flexes quite well, but not at all whippy. In fact, I would consider this the finest flex in a Windlass blade that I've handled, yet. Continued below...
The hilt features a nice leather & wire grip. The antiqued brass is well done, and the carved pommel is very detailed and accentuated.
The guard is pretty cool with the way it rises over the blade, and when sheathed it overlaps the scabbard.
The blade features a nice, long, deep classic Viking fuller.
Shown below is a comparison between the Gen 2 10th Century Viking, and the Windlass Fantasy Viking.
As you can see, the blade length is very similar, if only a slight edge towards the Gen 2. However, the balance point and total weight favor the Windlass. In comparison, the Fantasy Viking is superior in handling, but both convey the sense of power.
The scabbard on the Gen 2 is much longer, which isn't really anything other than a preference. Visually though, the Windlass scabbard is very decorative, and the antique brass tip is a very nice touch.
I haven't sharpened this sword yet, but it has the typical thin pre-edge of Windlass swords and should only take 45 minutes to sharpen. Dry handling though, it handles quite well, and recovers fairly quickly in comparison to other swords this length. The pointy guard is a concern, but hasn't come into play yet. For that matter only one sword has had a guard come into play on me, and that would be the super wide LOTR Anduril guard. It kindly cracked me in the head once on a overhead swing.
;D
