Viking Sword Pre-Order? . . . It Could Happen! . . . Or Not . . . .

Jerry Busse

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Update:

I was hoping to do a run of the modern Viking Swords.

I really, really, like this design!!! . . . No, really!

However, after some careful consideration of other projects that we are currently working on, it's going to be a while before we can fit these into our production schedule.

So, with that in mind, we will be putting this project on hold for the time being.

Let's Drink!

Jerry

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Below is a closeup of the handle that shows the Nuclear Meltdown Treatment with its rounded outer perimeter.
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I'm glad you went with the "modern" style.

I'll be picking one up if the price is right 🍻

Let me pick a Blown Deadline Cerakote and I'll grab a few! 😂
 
Please don't make it a 2 hander. Most viking swords were not 2 handed.

Plus less infi, less work, more affordable
 
I'm just hoping for the length to be comparable to the HNWS and not the FMV14.
OAL: 22.875" +
Blade Length: 16" +
 
I suppose I need to see basic specs and determine if this is similar to a FM14 with a different handle or not.

Also If its 0.21” stock or less I personally cannot justify spending the $1000+

The MOAB for example was justified due to its complete departure from the standard in almost all specs and overall ridiculousness.
 
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Boss1911 said:
I'm just hoping for the length to be comparable to the HNWS and not the FMV14.
OAL: 22.875" +
Blade Length: 16" +
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Nismo17 said:
I suppose I need at least need to see specs and determine if this is similar to a FM14 with a different handle or not.

Also If its 0.21” stock or less I personally cannot justify spending the $1000+

The MOAB for example was justified due to its complete departure from the standard in almost all specs and overall ridiculousness.
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So, if you make an educated assumption based on the line drawing, here is what I am estimating. Blade is ~4.3x of the grip, OAL is ~6x grip.

If you assume the grip length is 4.5", measured about halfway up the radius at each end, then I get a best guess estimated blade length of 19.5", and OAL of 27".

I'd bet good money that this estimate is within 10%-12% of the actual measurements (probably even closer), if the sword is built based upon that line drawing.

So, minimum of ~17.5" blade, OAL of 24". Maximum of 22" blade, OAL of 30".

Jerry Busse Jerry Busse ? 🤓 😉
 
That’s some solid napkin math SpyderPhreak

I guess it comes down to the thickness of stock for me at least. If it’s anything close to the Gladius, that would be awesome.

This would be a user. Very eager to destroy and pillage if this is robust enough.
 
Nismo17 said:
That’s some solid napkin math SpyderPhreak

I guess it comes down to the thickness of stock for me at least. If it’s anything close to the Gladius, that would be awesome.

This would be a user. Very eager to destroy and pillage if this is robust enough.
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Thanks. Lol, the engineer brain never shuts off.

I can't imagine it's not going to be ~.2"-.21" thick.
 
SpyderPhreak said:
So, if you make an educated assumption based on the line drawing, here is what I am estimating. Blade is ~4.3x of the grip, OAL is ~6x grip.

If you assume the grip length is 4.5", measured about halfway up the radius at each end, then I get a best guess estimated blade length of 19.5", and OAL of 27".

I'd bet good money that this estimate is within 10%-12% of the actual measurements (probably even closer), if the sword is built based upon that line drawing.

So, minimum of ~17.5" blade, OAL of 24". Maximum of 22" blade, OAL of 30".

Jerry Busse Jerry Busse ? 🤓 😉
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solid thinking,

but I would guess/hope the grip is at least 5" :) for us larger handed folks

FMV14 grip is about 5.5
Old Gladius is 6" between up-swept parts.

So may be even longer :)
 
David Brown said:
solid thinking,

but I would guess/hope the grip is at least 5" :) for us larger handed folks

FMV14 grip is about 5.5
Old Gladius is 6" between up-swept parts.

So may be even longer :)
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Older Gladius appears to have a longer handle, one more rivet.

Yeah, the swords are usually a bit wider, thus my accounting for the 10-12% possible difference (5" is 11% bigger). ;) I agree, would love it to be on the larger side of my estimate! :D

ETA - I think a 22" blade and 30" OAL would be the longest Busse sword offering since the Butanikus (sp?). :cool:
 
Update:

I was hoping to do a run of the modern Viking Swords.

I really, really, love this design!!! . . . No, really!😄

However, after some careful consideration of other projects that we are currently working on, it's going to be a while before we can fit these into our production schedule.

So, with that in mind, we will be putting this project on hold for the time being.

Let's Drink!

Jerry
 
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