where can i find an accurate viking age sword that isnt gonna cost me 2,000 dollars. Looking for recommendations to sites or anything it dosent have to be sharp or battle ready, just a nice replica
Hey just got this sword. Idk if this is the right place to post this but I really want to know if this sword is from an anime or if not what kind of blade it is.
This is my new Napoleonic Mameluke Saber I got from Kult of Athena. I wanted a scimitar in my arsenal for a long time, and now I have one. I am using it with a round shield for that purpose of learning Middle Eastern swordsmanship.
Yeah i know, it is not a sword (maybe the spearhead could classify as a rudimentary sword?) but the r/spears sub is not active at all so i decided to post this here.
I made it from a regular broom handle made from pine. Very soft wood and clearly not ideal. Will substitute for ash tree or Finnish birch when i get my hands on the stuff. This is very quickly put together, not a professional by any means.
Spearhead and butt cap are both Windlass Steelcrafts.
Edit: it is made from pine, not birch.
This is a bit of an interpretation on German falchion done in a gothic funerary style. Blade is 5160 and it's a wacky slicer.
Works in progress! Really happy with how these sunflowers are coming along!
How do I accurately measure out a piece of leather that will sit flat across a grip shaped like this? I had wanted to just trace out the old one but it can off in chunks.
I believe it’s a U.S. Model 1872 Light Cavalry Saber, just don’t know if it’s a reproduction or authentic, can someone help me figure it out.
a hippy/boatbuilder/traveler built a wild little off grid cabin back in the 60’s on what is now a state park. I was part of the management crew ten Years ago that cleaned the place up(removed garbage and sealed the place up to be safe)and I was allowed to keep this.
anyway, only thing I know, the cabin Was abandoned in the 70’s, the owner had traveled/sailed all around the world but spent The most time in/around Cameroon(Africa) and the Philippians. I was young and I tried to remove some of the rust/petina on the blade unfortunately, and the Blade was fixed To the handle with woven reeds and heat treated sap.
found it at a antique store near my house but I have no clue what is it or where its from😭
Trying to find the appropriate names for these swords. I know that they are possibly in the Chinese Dao family but that's as far as I've been able to get. Before I start getting other things.
i really enjoyed the first look but just went all the way later. so far i like it, didnt know my head was so smooth and nice to touch i ask everyone to touch my head
And reminded itself of its ancient Eurasian heritage.
Forged the guard from a big ol’ nail and the pommel for a broken hammer, peened together with a I think Brazilian cherry handle
Could have restored it, but this one is for me so who cares, people have done worse, just see my profile for the patton saber I found.
My custom made Longsword from EGKH has finally arrived after months of anxiety and anticipation and I LOVE IT!
I want to preface the review by saying almost all flaws with this blade are purely my own, these smiths do not regularly or traditionally make longswords I’m new to custom stuff, so I got some of my preferred dimensions wrong in the contract.
Apon opening the sword, it actually exceeded my expectations. With the preview images sent the belt and leatherwork of the sword looked cherry red, but after receiving it, it’s darkened to perfection and matched my kit very well. And the scabbard suspension I was worried about is indeed perfectly set up for left handed use! The leather looks almost old in worn, but in the coolest way possible. The scabbard also lacks a seal, while this isn’t a huge issue because the sword is completely blunted, it’s still something to be mindful of to prevent damage and would be unsafe if it was sharp. This can be prevented easily by specifically telling the smiths you prefer a good seal. I did not think to. The rabbit design is also off center, but I find it to be a bit of personal charm. Aside from that, the scabbard is incredible and very well done and the belt quality is way better than expected!
Moving on to the sword itself, it’s utterly beautiful! The leatherwork is amazing and the metal looks fantastic! The blade is quite thick and most definitely not sparring safe but should be great for solo practice, the hilt is a bit smaller than I like, and that was my design mistake. It’s not at all too small, but with the pommel I find my bottom hand slipping and digging into it here and there. Also my choice in pommel style makes the blade feel ever so slightly blade heavy, because of the smaller and slimmer style it’s counterweight abilities are limited, but this is normal and just varies by sword and design.
I requested the blade to weigh no more than 3lbs and it came in at just about 3.10, absolutely blown away by that accuracy and the attention to detail is unreal for a company known for overbuilding there sword they really surprised me with that!
Overall I love this sword so much, it is definitely my new favorite and I sold recommend EGKH any day, just be VERY specific about what you want and need, and they will definitely deliver. For a fully drawn custom order at $410. This is beyond what you pay for.
Social media and video review coming soon!
Hi everyone,
With my brothers we always saw that sword hanging on a wall along a set of hunting rifles, I did some research and have somewhat of an idea what this sword may have been used for (finishing off animals when hunting, or perhaps just a sword to show your status). My grandpa's not alive and didn't seem to particularly care about that sword, I guess either someone gave it to him or he bought it just for display, likely not at a premium price.
So, we're wondering if someone has more knowledge on this kind of sword, when it could've been made, what type of person could've used it, its purpose and so forth...
And of course, does this sword hold some kind of value?
If it's nothing crazy (let's say less than 2000€) we won't try to sell it and we might as well have a fun summer activity together by taking our time restoring it, any tips are welcome.
Some last notes:
- Before I get flamed, yup, I dismantled the sword, now I understand that was a big mistake and I also forgot to take a picture with everything apart.
- Handle seems to be made of some sort of ivory
- Inside the mechanism's chamber, the weird white thing is an old spider web
- Looks like some screws were forced by someone before and also they were easy to unscrew despite the rust on them
- No obvious signature on either side of the tang or on the blade, even under the barrel
- Blade has some nice decorative etching but it's hard to see it because of the rust
- Blade has burrs as if someone used it to fence against another blade
- Blade seems to have been sharp, at least its edges are very thin, like half a millimeter
I can take more pictures if that helps.
Thank you!