Review Details

The Suontaka Viking Sword

Product Review (submitted on 10 June 2017):

Windlass have done a fantastic job of recreating this beautiful sword. The detail on the hilt is clear and very accurate.
On other reviews of this sword, people have noted that the copper inlays on the grip, are not quite lined up perfectly, my response to this is - these swords are hand made, as was the original, and It is quite plausible that the inlays were not quite lined up on the original, so in my opinion such minor imperfections, actually, compliment the piece and add to its authenticity.
I have also noted that people have said it appears to be 'a little blade heavy' - again Viking era swords were blade heavy, cutting / hacking weapons, why would you buy a Viking era sword and expect it to handle like a 16th century sword ?
The only thing I can say, is that the grip 'may' be a little longer than the original, although I can not confirm this as I don't have the specs of the original.
It has a solid construction, and I can tell by the peen that it has a full tang that is nice and thick. The blade is well formed and not too thin, with excellent tempering and flex.
This is the best and most accurate replica of the Suontaka sword that I have seen anywhere, and it's value for money and quality are unrivalled.