$255 for a modern day Viking Sword - Honshu Historic Forge sword review

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Күн бұрын

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This sword is Honshu's take on a modern Viking sword. While it clearly takes inspiration from historical swords in the overall look, it doesn't seem to me to be attempting to be historically accurate. Join me in this review as I go over the sword in great detail, test it against some simple backyard cutting targets, explore its handling, and give my final thoughts on who I think might appreciate this sword.
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00:00 Intro
01:16 Scabbard
03:25 Hilt
10:21 Blade
16:50 Cutting
20:55 Handling & Comparisons
29:07 Potential Improvements
32:05 Bottom Line
35:25 Outro
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@BrianSmith-ql5nj 2 күн бұрын

Excellent points! I personnally hate when swords feature a fuller that crosses under the guard.

@sinisterswordsman25 4 сағат бұрын

About what was expecting. That sheath is pretty sad looking though lol damn. And over 3lbs is just too heavy, maybe for a basket hilt broadsword 3lds is ok cause a lot of the weight is in the hand and not putting a ton of leverage on the wrist. How's the arthritis after this one? You what I'm going to say now lol? Hanwei. 🤘💀 great review as always! It's a pretty cool looking sword I like the cross guard and pommel they're pretty cool and the brassy colour is a nice touch. Another near miss by honshu. Maybe they can do better next time.

@MatthewCross2 5 күн бұрын

Great review Kyle!

@alientude 5 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@JCOwens-zq6fd 2 күн бұрын

I would have to rehilt it & make a new scabbard for it to be acceptable but b/c I make a lot my own stuff anyway that part is not that big of a deal. However for just a little more $ I could get a much better bare blade than that @$ my base so probably not for me sadly.

@kaoskronostyche9939 6 сағат бұрын

Your comment regarding storing swords in a leather scabbard will support rust and corrosion. However I would not store my swords in a wood lined scabbard. Perhaps there might be less interaction between the sword and the substances in the leather but wood can still attract and absorb moisture, esp in humid climates. Also, regarding leather scabbards, I wonder how many people preserve their scabbards as much as they care for their swords? Leather conditioning is the first thing I do when I get a sword with a leather scabbard. I never store my swords in a scabbard. Great review. You are pretty thorough - I like that. Cheers!

@Josh_Green44 2 сағат бұрын

I regularly apply mink oil to my leather scabbards.

@Josh_Green44 2 күн бұрын

The handle looks really long. Is that scabbard even meant for that sword?

@alientude 2 күн бұрын

The sword fit the sheath when I first got it, and a pretty nice, snug fit for a leather sheath at that.

@Josh_Green44 2 күн бұрын

@@alientude yikes! I know you're in a dry climate....but can you imagine if that thing had dried around the sword blade?! 😬

@vilvuk4486 Күн бұрын

That sheath looks like the ones Windlass makes. Any info whether the entire sword was made by Windlass? The blade also resembles one of my Windlass swords, maybe a bit cleaner lines though.

@alientude Күн бұрын

I don't have any info on who made the sword.

@Josh_Green44 2 сағат бұрын

That's what I was thinking, too. Super generic scabbard, not that I mind the look....but the ill-fit is a real shame.