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Post by Jordan Williams on Nov 28, 2018 16:37:10 GMT
Wrong cross section for the blade? Now are you implying or just suggesting that it is a wrong cross section? Could it be just an uncommon cross section rather than a wrong cross section? Well Gunnar, this would be a statement. " not crazy about the wrong cross section" is stating that the cross section is wrong. So not implying or suggesting. This has been English comprehension with Teacher Jordan. Funnily enough, one of my professors in college offered me a job teaching illegal immigrants English so they could try to take the immigration test or appear more "American" on court dates. Not sure why because I'm actually a pretty bad speaker.
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Aikidoka
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Monstrous monk in training...
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Post by Aikidoka on Nov 29, 2018 7:00:10 GMT
I received this sword a week or so ago, but with the holiday, I just got around to unboxing it tonight.
Initial impressions:
Blade: Yes, it is narrower than I would like for a Viking sword. Narrower than a lot of my later medieval swords. But it is straight and stiff.
Hilt: I am probably most impressed with the hilt components. Very well done and historically accurate. The Petersen type B hilt is well done, closely resembling the type B hilt on this Albion Berserkr:
The most off putting part of this sword, though, is probably the grip. It is extremely wide. At 1.5 inches, it is one of the wider grips of all of my swords. And it doesn't taper much at all from the guard to the pommel. I noticed this in the pictures and wondered how this would affect the handling of the sword. After gripping the sword and swinging it around, the wide grip feels fairly comfortable. And at 3 7/8" long, its length is historically accurate. I would still rather it be at least a quarter of an inch narrower at the guard and taper toward the pommel.
The scabbard is very well done. I like the fact that it has a wood core and leather wrap. The chape is pinned to the wood core, which is also something I like to see. The fit is very tight. It takes some effort to sheathe and unsheathe the blade. With time and wear, the fit will loosen a bit.
Overall, I agree with Bill... I am very impressed with the sword, considering the price.
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stormmaster
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Post by stormmaster on Nov 29, 2018 9:51:02 GMT
For the price looks like a winner
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 29, 2018 10:44:02 GMT
Viking and medieval European blades tended to have a lenticular cross-section. This is primarily a lozenge or apple seed type of design that lacks a strong central ridge in the middle of the blade. When coupled with a wide shallow fuller this resulted in a blade that was both light and flexible. While blades of this period were capable of thrusting techniques their main focus was on the cut so flexibility was preferred over rigidity. myarmoury.com/feature_properties.htmlMany reproduction and some custom makers do not have a proper lenticular cross-section on the lower part of the blade. Basically, that ridge you see is not correct for the type of blade. Stock blanks have the ridge and the maker does not flatten it. More work and costs more.
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Post by razorseal on Dec 1, 2018 13:36:38 GMT
Looks correct to me William? or am I looking at the wrong thing? (except width blade and the very wide grip) //www.vikingsword.com/petersen/ptsn089h.html
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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Dec 1, 2018 14:59:17 GMT
Looks correct to me William? or am I looking at the wrong thing? (except width blade and the very wide grip) //www.vikingsword.com/petersen/ptsn089h.html Well actually that's an H in your picture and the sword in the post is a B as shown in Luka's picture.
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Post by William Swiger on Dec 2, 2018 13:12:42 GMT
Looks correct to me William? or am I looking at the wrong thing? (except width blade and the very wide grip) //www.vikingsword.com/petersen/ptsn089h.html Alrighty then. In the most basic explanation, the space between the end of the fuller and tip of the blade should be flat and not have a center ridge. That is what is meant by the correct cross section on historical Viking and early medieval swords. The ridge you see is a leftover from the bar stock that has not been ground out on modern reproductions.
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Post by razorseal on Dec 2, 2018 13:32:49 GMT
Looks correct to me William? or am I looking at the wrong thing? (except width blade and the very wide grip) //www.vikingsword.com/petersen/ptsn089h.html Alrighty then. In the most basic explanation, the space between the end of the fuller and tip of the blade should be flat and not have a center ridge. That is what is meant by the correct cross section on historical Viking and early medieval swords. The ridge you see is a leftover from the bar stock that has not been ground out on modern reproductions. ohhh. Gotcha. I was looking at the other end near cross-guard.
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Post by razorseal on Dec 2, 2018 13:36:08 GMT
I bought the other Viking sword they sell on KOA. Nice sword for the money. Not crazy about the wrong cross section but like most in this price point (higher end ones as well), I get it. Granted not the best vid, but here is a video of it on youtube. they have some slow motion stuff and you can see the blade's flex etc
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