Comments on: The Black Death Gothic Sword (#1372)

By: Jared Pelletier

Jared Pelletier — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:32:12 +0000

This is Alot of Sword! And yes it Looks really Cool in your Hand! Most ppl will lok at you like..”you use that?” you say..what this..its a tooth pick!

By: Mike Bolton

Mike Bolton — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:19:09 +0000

I purchased this blade in mid August 2021, and received it within four weeks (I live in New Zealand, about as far away from Canada as you can get. Coincided with a nationwide lock down, and it turns out that swords are not classified as essential items. Who knew?). Since I was expecting six weeks, I am a happy camper. No signs of damage, in spite of the package looking as if several elephants had sat on it (also expected). No signs of rust, blade straight and true, brilliant. And yes, it’s beautiful. Everything I had hoped for and more. Will be coming back for another blade or three, I love the look and feel of it, minor blemishes just add to its appeal as far as I am concerned. The only things that I feel could be improved are:
1) The slot in the handguard is far wider than it needs to be given the width of the blade at that point, and detracts a bit from the appearance. The guard itself is very solidly mounted and doesn’t move, so primarily cosmetic. Just feel this shouldn’t cost anything to improve, or very little.
2) The finish on the peened end of the tang and the inside of the “v” of the pommel is not up to the standard of the rest of the sword. I appreciate it must be a pure bitch trying to peen that at the bottom of the v, and I am sure that 20 minutes work with a smooth file will fix the finish on the v. Just something to look at maybe.
Overall: I love it, and can’t wait to slice up a few pumpkins for winter soup…. 9.8 out of 10

By: Mike Felix

Mike Felix — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:28:49 +0000

My Black Death Gothic arrived on Friday, from Kult Of Athena. This is a large longsword- slightly over 50 inches, with a 39 inch blade. I didn’t get to go outside & properly handle her till today. Now, using it in just one hand, it does come off as a bit hefty, but was still maneuverable. However, when using it two-handed, it becomes agile & fast! I did cut a couple of water bottles, & she did well, but where this sword excels is the thrust. I impaled several heavier plastic containers & an old gambeson, & it was so easy it was scary! I want to get in a more substantial test with it, but I must say that the Black Death is a fearsome & wicked longsword, that is supremely capable. I would give it 6 stars if I could! Buy this sword! You will not be disappointed!

By: Steven Winnett

Steven Winnett — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:44:57 +0000

A very interesting sword with great geometry. This sword measured in at 50.5″ with a 39″ blade. The percussion node coincides with the forward pivot point perfectly at around 25″ along the blade. The flat and generous hexagonal grip feels great in the hand and the leather work is very good. The Gothic styled pommel is stunning and a unique design. The blade is stiff but not overbuilt, has distil taper and the POB is about 5″ from the grip. This is a long, lively and lethal blade, adept at cutting and a devastating thruster. As a conceptual piece this sword is visually striking but practicality has definitely not been sacrificed for the sake of art. This sword, without a doubt, would hold it’s own on any battlefield. Well done DSA, I am very impressed and hope you continue to find new sources of inspiration.