SZCO Supplies Viking Sword

After owning these for quiet some time now I can confidently state that their of fair craftsmanship and perfect for dealing and sword play safe of any sharp edges so cutting or slicing is near impossible would recommend for anyone interested in starting a sword collection

Got this for my first renaissance fair that I'm going to in a few weeks. Based on the photos and description, I couldn't tell if the sheath had a built in belt loop. I can now confirm that it does, so you do not need to buy a separate sword frog/holster. The sword is not super tight in the sheath so it could slide out at the right angle. The edges of the sword are rounded but the tip is a bit pointy. Not sharp but about what you would expect from a metal corner.The sword definitely has some heft to it and is not balanced well for only one hand, so I guess be wary of that if you have any issues with arm or wrist strength. But since it's just a prop, it's meant only for display anyway. Hopefully there won't be any weight issues with it hanging from my belt.It came wrapped very tightly and thoroughly in several layers of plastic and bubble wrap. There is grease on all of the metal surfaces that is messy when you first unpackage it. There are a few reviews complaining about this that don't realize the grease is important to keep it from rusting during storage and shipping. I got it mostly cleaned up pretty easily with just some paper towels and 70% IPA screen wipes. I'll probably go back over the grooves with a brush and some degreaser or dish soap.I think a number of the people that wrote poor reviews for this sword don't understand the concept of "you get what you pay for." It's a $40 metal prop sword. Of course it's not perfect. Sure the leather has some scratches or tiny tears, and the metal has a few blemishes and if you look down from the tip, you'll see that the blade is not perfectly straight. But I highly doubt anyone else will look closely enough to notice and judge the minor cosmetic issues.

Now it should be clear that these are very specificly for display use only. That being said I ordered two and when I got them, they were wrapped up nice and tight for protection during shipping. I didn't mind the extra work to unwrap them because atleaset I knew they were well protected during shipping, the first one I opened was absolutely as close to perfect as you can get for a display sword of this price. There was absolutely zero sharpness to this sword as I said previously it is a display. You can aggressively run your finger down the length of the sword and never cut yourself. But the tip, now it's not filled down but with the way the blade is shaped and designed I'd still be careful because the tip can still cause some cuts and damage of fully swinging this. It seems to be durable, it may not be made for combat per day, but even with the blunted out well rounded edges..if someone breaks into your home..it'll still definitely put a beating on someone even if it won't cut through them. The grip is just a little on the wide side..even for me and I got basketball hands. I'm not sure how the tang is inside or how it will hold up as I have not tested that feature yet but over all the functionality seems to be great. I did say I bought two. Now the second one was just as beautiful as the first the one thing I noticed..is that when you look down the blade to see if it's straight you'll notice that one blade I received was either slightly bent or slightly warped. It's very tough to say in this case. I believe it's just a defect from the crafting process it went through. If your swinging the bladeor using it as a replica or a display piece it's pretty much perfect but if you'll actually let someone get up close and personal with the blade then you can see the small little imperfections in it. Nothing noticable at a glance unless your looking for it specifically.

Awesome sword! Great quality, highly recommend.

The design of the sword is nice, looking good for an early-Medieval feel. The blade is very solid stainless steel but is unfortunately very blade-heavy, making it awkward to swing. While the blade itself is dull, it's still heavy enough to give someone a good (unintentional) clobbering if you're careless with it. The blade does not sit snug enough in its scabbard, slipping out very easily.

Shipping was slow, but arrived intact.. sword is nicer then expected!! Feels decent in hand, no loose parts, and sheath fits it nicely.. perfect for renfaire attire.. if your looking for a wall hanger, or renfaire this would be great for the price!!

Bought for fun photo ops. This sword is priced right.

Not sure if it was mislabeled or was just sent something of a different quality. I know you shouldn't sharpen a stainless steel sword that's meant to be a wall hanger, but I was bored. As expected the blade edges were completely flattened for safety reasons I'm guessing, but when I took it to my belt sander, it immediately started shooting off sparks like no other (stainless steel doesn't really throw sparks). That to me was a hint that this may have a decent carbon content considering it took over an hour to sharpen compared to 5 minutes if it was a true stainless blade. Now I wonder how the tempering and heat treatment are on it. Lol. All in all, a nice gem of a find for what I paid (I think only round $40).