Arms and Armor
Shifford Viking
| Overall Length: | 38 inches |
| Blade Length: | 31.5 inches |
| Point of Balance: | 6 inches from cross |
| Center of Percussion: | 19 inches from cross |
| Weight: | 1.9 lbs |
| Pommel type: | Wheeler type III |
| Cross type: | Wheeler type III |
| Blade type: | Wheeler type III |
Performance Review: This sword appears to be a dedicated cutter. The tip is very spatulate and although it could thrust in a pinch, it is not well suited to that purpose. The sword balances well but the small grip seriously compromise a standard grip.
Appearance: I was somewhat surprised by the diminutive size of this sword. The grip is exceedingly short as per the historical original. The blade also has the illusion of being very small because of its large width. There were some casting marks both on the pommel and the cross.