I used to watch MR years ago, yesterday the algorithm decided to show me this video out of the blue. At the time I didn't know why you suddenly were gone, I missed that, congratulations on becoming a father Thomas, and welcome back. Sincerely Bjørn Johan, father of three little Vikings
Excellent review. I'm curious about the enlarged hilt, as I thought that old way of ruining viking sword replicas was in the past now. Especially since Mat Easton apparently had some informal input on the design, he's made much of that detail in the past.
@@lurenlei1905 you have to keep in mind that a company like windlass is weighing accuracy against marketability. I'm sure the general public is a little less keen on short grips, accurate or not. But I do agree, I wish they would not bend to marketability too much.
Thanks for the review. It's really insightful. I like the excellent close-up photography of details. Also, I've always wanted that 80s Lego castle since a kid... I have all the other 90s models except that!
That style of Viking sword with the sword of winged guard is really fascinating. I'm not sure I like it in terms of functionality but in terms of looks it has what I would describe as a sort of fantasy blend of Viking aesthetic and early knightly era if it weren't a actual historical sword.
@@medievalreview good point. There are certainly some weapons from history that I'd never have thought were anything but fantasy if I didn't know they were historic; especially some African & Indian swords.
They should have included the asymmetry in the pommel. It seems an important aspect. It may even have been hollow tbh. The unique aspects of the original could even give us an idea of what kind of guy its owner was. I make custom repro Byzantine & Eastern Euro swords, sabers, daggers etc & it's super common in the East to decorate asymetrically like that. I would propose that this guy may have even served the Emperor in Byzantium as a Varangian. Which would explain a lot about the sword etc.
There is a stone baptismal font in a church in Denmark, Vestern Jutland, that has both Crosses and Hammers carved.... That is hands down, i think the wildest example of the Syncretism in the late viking age and the early scandinavan medeval era
@@medievalreview what makes it wild is that, this dual symbolism is present on the second most central ritual object in a church. In Norway there is the idol of Odin or atleast a very Odin esque mask carved onto a structural pillar of the stave church - but here you have the hammer carved directly onto a ritual center piece of a church
Very good review. I agree with your assessment; it would be worth it paying a bit more to get the details right. I would have preferred also if Windlass kept the size of the grip original. I'm glad you're back.
Very fair assessment, I think. We really need to keep the price in mind when judging the Windlass stuff, and I think they have some good values in their catalog. This one looks a little bit too pricey for my taste personally. Have you taken a look at their Suontaka repro? It's the same style but a bit cheaper, and also very ornate, perhaps more than the Langeid, but with a much more Norse design.
I can see why some might be bothered by the pommel issue but I watched Matt Easton’s video on it and the way he looks at is you could have several swords made by a smith and they may not be absolutely identical. I know a guy who has made a few for me and he always deliberately tries to make each sword different since just recently a friend of mine wanted one just like mine
i wish makers would stop messing with the proportions for "comfort" . i want a sword that has the exact measure of the original . most viking age swords had very short grips as the pommel was probably intended to be almost cupped in the palm becoming part of the grip. i want to feel how this would work and i cant do this with a sword that has been produced for the comfort of people who dont know how to hold this type of sword . very annoying as almost all mid range viking era swords have massive long grips and are useless to those wishing to feel something close to the originals . this has put me off parting with my money and i suppose i will have to wait until a maker decides to do a proper 1:1 replica for a reasonable price
@@captainflint89 this is one of the most valid and common criticisms. I think many people share the same sentiment, I think the problem is the general public that drives sales numbers.
I think you're supposed to have part of your hand on the pommel, which is why the original handle is short, look up videos on how to properly hold an viking sword for more detail
Yeah the is the major turn off The sword looks gorgeous but that major detail from the original not being used is a big letdown I hope they fix that issue in future productions of this sword. Is a very interesting thing to see this coexistence in history and it's something I feel is overlooked It seems like the negative point in history overshadow people's perception of History to the point where most people think that history is just dark and gloom and there's no positive things where it breeds misconceptions. The original sword is definitely fascinating and I am going to look more into it but for what the reproduction I'm going to say no for now It is almost there but not quite.
@@septemberforajedi7701 I very much doubt they will make a change in future runs of the sword, unfortunately. Definitely you should read the article I linked in the description. In the meantime, I'm crossing my fingers on a more representative replica.
I got one of these swords and returned it because the Fuller was all over the place. It literally took a 30° return in the last 6 inches of it and on top of that the designs on the hilt are very sloppy and painted on not in laid, I got a second one sent to me because of the fuller and overall, the sword was even worse. I would not recommend the sword. Also, the hilt is covered with a gross lacquer that flakes off and is really hard to get off if you wanted to remove it except for letting it slowly fall off overtime like pieces of old plastic in your hand.
I used to watch MR years ago, yesterday the algorithm decided to show me this video out of the blue.
At the time I didn't know why you suddenly were gone, I missed that, congratulations on becoming a father Thomas, and welcome back.
Sincerely Bjørn Johan, father of three little Vikings
Thank you! Glad to be back.
Interesting! This type was quite common here in Finland too. Good to see you back. I first watched your videos around 2015/16, almost ten years ago.
Nice to have you back.
Great that You are back! So much enjoyment in these relaxing reviews. Thank You ❤
Excellent review. I'm curious about the enlarged hilt, as I thought that old way of ruining viking sword replicas was in the past now. Especially since Mat Easton apparently had some informal input on the design, he's made much of that detail in the past.
@@lurenlei1905 you have to keep in mind that a company like windlass is weighing accuracy against marketability. I'm sure the general public is a little less keen on short grips, accurate or not. But I do agree, I wish they would not bend to marketability too much.
Thanks for the review. It's really insightful. I like the excellent close-up photography of details. Also, I've always wanted that 80s Lego castle since a kid... I have all the other 90s models except that!
I hope you can get the set without paying an arm & a leg.
Excellent review, thank you. And so glad you're back! I look forward to more videos from you.
That style of Viking sword with the sword of winged guard is really fascinating. I'm not sure I like it in terms of functionality but in terms of looks it has what I would describe as a sort of fantasy blend of Viking aesthetic and early knightly era if it weren't a actual historical sword.
@@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 it's all fantasy until it isn't. Right?
@@medievalreview good point. There are certainly some weapons from history that I'd never have thought were anything but fantasy if I didn't know they were historic; especially some African & Indian swords.
Holy smokes! Welcome back! Super excited to see you creating again!
They should have included the asymmetry in the pommel. It seems an important aspect. It may even have been hollow tbh. The unique aspects of the original could even give us an idea of what kind of guy its owner was. I make custom repro Byzantine & Eastern Euro swords, sabers, daggers etc & it's super common in the East to decorate asymetrically like that. I would propose that this guy may have even served the Emperor in Byzantium as a Varangian. Which would explain a lot about the sword etc.
@@JCOwens-zq6fd can you expand on how you reach this conclusion of the relationship to the emperor in Byzantium as a possibility?
A first rate briefing, very well delivered ⚔️🌟
There is a stone baptismal font in a church in Denmark, Vestern Jutland, that has both Crosses and Hammers carved.... That is hands down, i think the wildest example of the Syncretism in the late viking age and the early scandinavan medeval era
@@EmilReiko I'll have to go research that, Thanks!
@@medievalreview It stand in Gettrup Kirke/Chruch .... Run the google query: "gettrup kirke døbefond"
@@medievalreview what makes it wild is that, this dual symbolism is present on the second most central ritual object in a church. In Norway there is the idol of Odin or atleast a very Odin esque mask carved onto a structural pillar of the stave church - but here you have the hammer carved directly onto a ritual center piece of a church
@@EmilReiko is it know what the age of the fount is?
@@medievalreview its romanesque so the timeframe in a danish context is 1050-1240... But im sure its way closer to 1050 than 1240.
Very good review. I agree with your assessment; it would be worth it paying a bit more to get the details right. I would have preferred also if Windlass kept the size of the grip original.
I'm glad you're back.
Ohhhh looking forward to this one.
Holy cow that pigsticker is gorgeous
Very fair assessment, I think. We really need to keep the price in mind when judging the Windlass stuff, and I think they have some good values in their catalog. This one looks a little bit too pricey for my taste personally. Have you taken a look at their Suontaka repro? It's the same style but a bit cheaper, and also very ornate, perhaps more than the Langeid, but with a much more Norse design.
@@williampalmer8052 I did in fact review the Suontaka ruclips.net/video/hkwRiPX0N4Q/видео.htmlsi=rRPX2Wzw10l-kha1
Fantastic work.
I can see why some might be bothered by the pommel issue but I watched Matt Easton’s video on it and the way he looks at is you could have several swords made by a smith and they may not be absolutely identical. I know a guy who has made a few for me and he always deliberately tries to make each sword different since just recently a friend of mine wanted one just like mine
Man Windlass is a really top notch forge. Cold steel knives were better when they were being produced there
i wish makers would stop messing with the proportions for "comfort" . i want a sword that has the exact measure of the original . most viking age swords had very short grips as the pommel was probably intended to be almost cupped in the palm becoming part of the grip. i want to feel how this would work and i cant do this with a sword that has been produced for the comfort of people who dont know how to hold this type of sword . very annoying as almost all mid range viking era swords have massive long grips and are useless to those wishing to feel something close to the originals . this has put me off parting with my money and i suppose i will have to wait until a maker decides to do a proper 1:1 replica for a reasonable price
@@captainflint89 this is one of the most valid and common criticisms. I think many people share the same sentiment, I think the problem is the general public that drives sales numbers.
I think you're supposed to have part of your hand on the pommel, which is why the original handle is short, look up videos on how to properly hold an viking sword for more detail
How does this compare to the albion knud if anyones owned both?
does the Windlass version of the sword match better with the examples of this sword found in Finland , Denmark or the other one found in Norway ?
Yeah the is the major turn off The sword looks gorgeous but that major detail from the original not being used is a big letdown I hope they fix that issue in future productions of this sword. Is a very interesting thing to see this coexistence in history and it's something I feel is overlooked It seems like the negative point in history overshadow people's perception of History to the point where most people think that history is just dark and gloom and there's no positive things where it breeds misconceptions. The original sword is definitely fascinating and I am going to look more into it but for what the reproduction I'm going to say no for now It is almost there but not quite.
@@septemberforajedi7701 I very much doubt they will make a change in future runs of the sword, unfortunately. Definitely you should read the article I linked in the description. In the meantime, I'm crossing my fingers on a more representative replica.
Glad you're back but honestly I will never buy a sword that was made in india.
Just a heads up: it's pronounced more like yelling than jelling
I got one of these swords and returned it because the Fuller was all over the place. It literally took a 30° return in the last 6 inches of it and on top of that the designs on the hilt are very sloppy and painted on not in laid, I got a second one sent to me because of the fuller and overall, the sword was even worse. I would not recommend the sword. Also, the hilt is covered with a gross lacquer that flakes off and is really hard to get off if you wanted to remove it except for letting it slowly fall off overtime like pieces of old plastic in your hand.
If the product you are revewing was supplied by the entity that makes that product then I automaticaly don't trust anything you say about it.
@@metalvalarThat is a perfectly acceptable stance, and the reason for the up front disclosure.
modern day soft hands
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