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Post by Barahir on Nov 6, 2020 0:00:02 GMT
GNEZDOVO VIKING SWORD REVIEW Today I received my new Viking Style Deepeeka sword. This is a prototype that I bought directly from the Designer, Keith Wescovich. This model is based on one of the viking swords found at the archaeological site of Gnezdovo in Russia. I am a real fan of Viking swords as you know so I was curious to add this model to my armory. I love the big Viking swords and I'm not disappointed with this one. It's like having a monster in your hand 🙂 The fit and finish are good for Deepeeka. It is sure that it is a prototype and we have so much to tell that more particular attention is paid to the finish in these cases. Everything is very solid and well aligned so I am satisfied. We can see few minor scratches or forging marks on the blade but I can live with that. It goes without saying that this is not a high level sword like Albion or Arms and Armor. But I get good value for my money. Deepeeka have improved and I could compare this sword with a Windlass. The grip is typical of Deepeeka and is not very elaborate. She's a little dull. It is made of wood and covered with leather tabs. The scabbard is also basic from Deepeeka but it is solid and the core is made of wood. It's correct. The blade is made of EN45 steel and is blunt. I am not an expert in heat treatment. I checked with a file and it seems hardened 🙂 Its not the most important feature for me. I paid for this sword $ 200 USD + $ 50 shipping to Canada. 250$ USD Total. Yes it is expensive to receive from the United States. Here are some statistics ... Steel: EN45 Total Lenght: 38 '' 1/4 Blade Lenght: 31 '' Grip Lenght: 4 '' Weight: 1.40 kg or 3.086 lb Guard width: 2 '' 1/4 or 57 mm P.O.B. : 6 '' from the guard Thanks for reading 🙂
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Post by pgandy on Nov 6, 2020 0:29:34 GMT
That is an attractive sword. I hope it works out as good as it photographs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 4:01:03 GMT
He KILLED it.
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Post by Jash on Nov 6, 2020 22:51:22 GMT
Very beautiful sword. Glad you like it!
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Post by pvsampson on Nov 8, 2020 6:31:58 GMT
This is the one Viking style sword that I actually like. Does anyone have any idea when these will be available if at all?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 7:17:37 GMT
This is the one Viking style sword that I actually like. Does anyone have any idea when these will be available if at all? He has another one listed here: link
The bid is at $229 (currently).
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Post by pvsampson on Nov 8, 2020 7:33:08 GMT
This is the one Viking style sword that I actually like. Does anyone have any idea when these will be available if at all? He has another one listed here: link
The bid is at $229 (currently). Thanks.
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Post by Barahir on Nov 11, 2020 11:44:46 GMT
have 2 others incoming... Ulfberht's Type H and E
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Post by Barahir on Nov 17, 2020 18:37:06 GMT
with the 2 other replicas from Gnezdovo site...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2020 23:03:15 GMT
If you had to defend yourself, which one? Would the aesthetics match the choice?
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Post by Barahir on Apr 19, 2022 10:46:37 GMT
This is the one Viking style sword that I actually like. Does anyone have any idea when these will be available if at all? now available at Kult of Athena
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Post by rschuch on Apr 19, 2022 14:29:47 GMT
Nice review! There are so many Viking style swords to choose from it's hard to decide and most are in the same price range. I would think PoB, distal taper and steel type (as well as comfort in the grip and attention to details) would have to be the deciding factors, though you're probably going to pay more if you want something that will retain an edge and not be overly blade heavy. Since there are so many similar blades, I'd really like opinions on handling since 90% are too blade heavy, even for a chopper style weapon. I'm not Ragnar Lothbrok and while HE may be able to hack something and bring a 3+ lb. sword up for another cut or a block quickly, he wasn't facing the dreaded "attack of the Norman water bottles and French pool noodles".
And just to comment, the phrase, "It's like having a monster in your hand 🙂" is REALLY loaded. Very Viking, like, "Hey baby! Wanna see my Jörmungandr?"
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Post by Barahir on May 10, 2022 10:55:19 GMT
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Post by Barahir on Aug 7, 2023 21:43:07 GMT
My new video of it
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Post by durinnmcfurren on Aug 8, 2023 17:23:04 GMT
I want to give them credit for finally making a pommel/guards that are actually kind of thick. A lot of people don't realize it but most viking guards and pommels are quite thick. SMALL guard thicknesses tend to be 2 cm, and the BIG ones can get up to 4 cm. Whereas reproductions are often thin, like 1.5 cm. It drives me nuts. This one looks actually pretty reasonable.
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Post by madirish on Aug 8, 2023 17:43:54 GMT
Nice review! There are so many Viking style swords to choose from it's hard to decide and most are in the same price range. I would think PoB, distal taper and steel type (as well as comfort in the grip and attention to details) would have to be the deciding factors, though you're probably going to pay more if you want something that will retain an edge and not be overly blade heavy. Since there are so many similar blades, I'd really like opinions on handling since 90% are too blade heavy, even for a chopper style weapon. I'm not Ragnar Lothbrok and while HE may be able to hack something and bring a 3+ lb. sword up for another cut or a block quickly, he wasn't facing the dreaded "attack of the Norman water bottles and French pool noodles". And just to comment, the phrase, "It's like having a monster in your hand 🙂" is REALLY loaded. Very Viking, like, "Hey baby! Wanna see my Jörmungandr?" The Deepeeka Gunther (the Ulfbehrt one in the Barahir's picture) is a pretty much a crowbar, weighs a little over 3 lb, and has zero distal taper.....Barahir's fluffy videos aside, it is a rough and ready replica that isn't too pretty when you look at it closely, but looks good from afar and comes with at least a relatively historical scabbard (that rattles like a maraca). My understanding, from Gagan at Deepeka, is that the upper guard is held in place by a nut, then covered by the triangular pommel, I would assume the same for the other two. The one I have (just like the Hersir i had before it) had a twist in the blade in the last third. Comment from KoA was that was typical of the brand.
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Post by rschuch on Aug 8, 2023 21:02:11 GMT
Nice review! There are so many Viking style swords to choose from it's hard to decide and most are in the same price range. I would think PoB, distal taper and steel type (as well as comfort in the grip and attention to details) would have to be the deciding factors, though you're probably going to pay more if you want something that will retain an edge and not be overly blade heavy. Since there are so many similar blades, I'd really like opinions on handling since 90% are too blade heavy, even for a chopper style weapon. I'm not Ragnar Lothbrok and while HE may be able to hack something and bring a 3+ lb. sword up for another cut or a block quickly, he wasn't facing the dreaded "attack of the Norman water bottles and French pool noodles". And just to comment, the phrase, "It's like having a monster in your hand 🙂" is REALLY loaded. Very Viking, like, "Hey baby! Wanna see my Jörmungandr?" The Deepeeka Gunther (the Ulfbehrt one in the Barahir's picture) is a pretty much a crowbar, weighs a little over 3 lb, and has zero distal taper.....Barahir's fluffy videos aside, it is a rough and ready replica that isn't too pretty when you look at it closely, but looks good from afar and comes with at least a relatively historical scabbard (that rattles like a maraca). My understanding, from Gagan at Deepeka, is that the upper guard is held in place by a nut, then covered by the triangular pommel, I would assume the same for the other two. The one I have (just like the Hersir i had before it) had a twist in the blade in the last third. Comment from KoA was that was typical of the brand. Yeah, I'm kind of steering away from Deepeeka these days. I have two Viking style swords now and probably done acquiring that blade type. Both are heavy choppers (both Windlass: the Maldon and the Suontaka), but fit and finish are nice and they aren't twisted. I have two Deepeeka swords (Philippe IV and the Aislinn) and while they aren't too bad, my tastes are definitely becoming more discriminating, which I hear is typical malady as a result of spending too much time on this forum.
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