Brand Functional Round Wooden Viking Battle Shield 16G Steel Rim Umbo SCA LARP Hema
Product ID: 14839054
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This is a fully functional Viking Circular Battle Shield. It is made of solid wood and features a wooden handle, a steel covered rim, and a 16G steel umbo. The front is stained dark wood, while the back side is painted black. Review: AWESOME PIECE OF GEAR - WELL WORTH THE MONEY!! - I'm a professional photographer and bought this to be used as a prop for a Viking photoshoot. Judging by the images - it more than fit the part. As a bit of an arms enthusiast. The shield is BIG - it's heavy and the handle is very sturdy. Probably more what a Viking shield would be like - not super heavy - but not light - meant to be broken in battle. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My only gripe was that it came completely covered in lubricating oil and covered in plastic. The oil was darn near impossible to get off. Had to use kerosene on a rag to get the oil off - then use water and dish detergent to get the kerosene off. But - it was worth it! Review: Gorgeous shield for the money...that you should put on your wall and leave there. - This a very pretty shield, it looks right hanging on the wall and is made of some of the solid wood I have seen. The metal rimming around the edge is a very luxurious touch. That said...such a looker should NOT be used in combat. Two reasons: 1. its just got such a nice look it would be a shame to smash it up. And yes, viking shields get absolutely WRECKED when used. 2. This is complaint something that is sort of...theoretical. The hand guard on the back. It's in the right place! No arm strapping nonsense here BUT the handle's wood does not go the length of the shield. It stops about 5 inches from where it is bolted to the boss. Maybe this has been done to save weight? As I said it is VERY nice wood for a shield and dense. More like what I would expect in furniture honestly. However there is a problem with this design. The reason the handle traditionally travels the entire length of the shield isn't that Vikings were too dumb to realized that less wood meant less weight. The length of the handle reinforces the shield. Helping it hold together even after it starts to splinter. Anyone who had ever had a shield broken up on the can tell you that the shield will stay structurally sound and useful right up until the handle starts to separate, then the whole thing falls apart in a shower of kindling in one or two hits. This will make your opponent feel and look like a god of battle but aside from the cool visual... it sucks for you. That said you could PROBABLY get through a battle with it. But why risk it?!?
J**Z
AWESOME PIECE OF GEAR - WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!
I'm a professional photographer and bought this to be used as a prop for a Viking photoshoot. Judging by the images - it more than fit the part. As a bit of an arms enthusiast. The shield is BIG - it's heavy and the handle is very sturdy. Probably more what a Viking shield would be like - not super heavy - but not light - meant to be broken in battle. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My only gripe was that it came completely covered in lubricating oil and covered in plastic. The oil was darn near impossible to get off. Had to use kerosene on a rag to get the oil off - then use water and dish detergent to get the kerosene off. But - it was worth it!
A**G
Gorgeous shield for the money...that you should put on your wall and leave there.
This a very pretty shield, it looks right hanging on the wall and is made of some of the solid wood I have seen. The metal rimming around the edge is a very luxurious touch. That said...such a looker should NOT be used in combat. Two reasons: 1. its just got such a nice look it would be a shame to smash it up. And yes, viking shields get absolutely WRECKED when used. 2. This is complaint something that is sort of...theoretical. The hand guard on the back. It's in the right place! No arm strapping nonsense here BUT the handle's wood does not go the length of the shield. It stops about 5 inches from where it is bolted to the boss. Maybe this has been done to save weight? As I said it is VERY nice wood for a shield and dense. More like what I would expect in furniture honestly. However there is a problem with this design. The reason the handle traditionally travels the entire length of the shield isn't that Vikings were too dumb to realized that less wood meant less weight. The length of the handle reinforces the shield. Helping it hold together even after it starts to splinter. Anyone who had ever had a shield broken up on the can tell you that the shield will stay structurally sound and useful right up until the handle starts to separate, then the whole thing falls apart in a shower of kindling in one or two hits. This will make your opponent feel and look like a god of battle but aside from the cool visual... it sucks for you. That said you could PROBABLY get through a battle with it. But why risk it?!?
U**G
Will be sparring w this
The weight in the description is accurate. Well enough built to make a solid cross training workout implement, seems like it could survive some sparring. I'll test it out w some red dragon synthetics and update if anything goes wrong. So far good quality for price, good deal if you plan to actually play with it. Comes covered in wood oil, will need to learn how to maintain it
T**T
Best purchase I've made
love it! Everything I expected it to be, fast delivery, and quality is excellent.
S**Y
What it says
Exactly what I expected and received in a timely manner.
V**S
Grand kids love these
Bought two of these for our grand children for Christmas and they loved them
K**H
Great sheild
Sturdy and well built.i am very happy with my purchase will be ordering again. My order arrived very fast
J**.
Five Stars
This is about as good as it gets.
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