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Post by Alfacentori on Aug 19, 2013 10:53:18 GMT
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Post by William Swiger on Aug 19, 2013 10:59:49 GMT
I have or had all of these swords. Nice entry level viking swords.
+1 Karma
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on Aug 19, 2013 12:10:35 GMT
nice review mate, comparisons are excellent - many thanks.
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Post by Jussi Ekholm on Aug 19, 2013 15:38:49 GMT
Very nice review, I like it a lot. I've been thinking of getting a viking sword by Windlass. Unfortunately your review doesn't help in that, after reading your thoughts on those 3, I would want all of them. Great job on comparing them, gives much insight as you have them side by side.
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Post by Nilfgaardian on Aug 19, 2013 20:34:06 GMT
Good review, I like the Ulfberth the most out of those three. I would have been interested in owning one if it wasn't for the way the Ulfberth markings are designed. They look a bit like they were made by a child. I suppose one could remove them though.
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Post by P. Schontzler on Aug 19, 2013 21:40:29 GMT
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Post by Bryan Heff on Aug 19, 2013 21:50:39 GMT
I had similar thoughts myself, thinking they looked odd to say the least, and sloppy. But as others have already mentioned, many of the originals had a similar "sloppy" look, which when you consider you are hammering iron inlay into steel in the 9th or 10th century....makes sense. I have an Ulfberth from Windlass and like it quite a bit, and the markings have grown on me. I have also read on some forum somewhere that you CAN sand/buff a lot of that out if you so choose, obviously not true inlay so with some elbow grease, I am sure you could remove it, if you wanted to. It's a good sword for sure.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Aug 21, 2013 1:33:16 GMT
I'd be interested to know if your Ulfbert handle loosens after a cutting session. Mine is loose enough now that it rattles and feels unsafe...So I need to redo it. Also I got mine sharp from KOA and they did a crappy belt sand bevel...fixable, but not quite what I expected. But it's still a kickass sword....
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Post by Kilted Cossack on Aug 21, 2013 2:35:25 GMT
That's a great review. Comparing three close equivalents (siblings, even!) is hugely informative---like you said about thinking they'd be similar, I've got a feeling separate reviews wouldn't have revealed this about their personality.
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Post by WEWolf on Aug 21, 2013 4:10:17 GMT
Excellent review, Viking swords aren't really my thing but you've got me leaning towards one...
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Post by Beowulf on Aug 21, 2013 6:28:35 GMT
Congratulations!
My thoughts:
I had the Sticklestad, tracked well, comfortable, light, but my blade was covered in hammer marks from forging they did not get out and it was slightly twisted, so sent it back. I always wanted another one.
The Leuterit has plating on the hilt components. Don't freak out if it starts chipping off, I have seen someone take off all the plating and antiqued the components and it looked really good.
The Ulfberht I have never handled and probably never will get a chance to since I have a HT Norman. It has always looked like a good stout workhorse of a sword.
Enjoy your trio of Norse Goodness.
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Post by Alfacentori on Aug 21, 2013 6:55:09 GMT
Thanks for the feedback everyone, I'm hope someone finds the review useful. I should have another review to do in a few weeks when my Universal Swords 1796 HCS arrives. I'm not sure what to expect with that one so it should be interesting. Sir Thorfinn - I'll post an update once I get a chance to cut with it. It all feels pretty solid at the moment and the peening job looks like a good one.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Aug 22, 2013 20:44:12 GMT
Thanks, I don't think this is a loose peen, I suspect the hole in the handle is just huge and sloppy. The peening is awesome on mine.
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Post by Kataphractos on Aug 23, 2013 7:40:49 GMT
Much as I like the Leuterit, I just cannot get past its grip. If it was plain wood without the studs, I'd like it more.
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Post by william m on Aug 23, 2013 10:35:25 GMT
Fantastic to have a review that compares similar swords like this. Thank you very much!!
I currently have a H/T viking but I find its a bit of a wrist breaker despite being lauded as having great handling qualities. I suppose that is just what type X swords are like, although I do quite like the sound of a light type x sword such as the Sticklestad sword. Maybe I will do a swap for it if I can.
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