Comments on: The Duke (#1543)

By: Jose Aguayo

Jose Aguayo — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:38:25 +0000

I just received the Duke, and it its just as i expected it to be! It is beautiful extremely well made, i just cant take my eyes off it! The balance its perfect even though the sword feels to be on the heavy side, i just love how it feels and how it looks! My only regret is that i purchased it with the scabbard without the belt, the scabbard its beautiful dont take me wrong, but its a little too plain, the belt would have make it look even more beautiful with more character, I highly recommend this sword, just make sure you order the scabbard with belt, you wont regret it. Thank you very much Dark Sword Armory,

By: James

James — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:45:45 +0000

Some time ago now I purchased this sword after many long years of wanting one of Darkswords blades. I would often look at the many different offerings available and ponder which I would like best.

After much deliberation I came to the conclusion that this ‘Duke’ sword was most suited to my needs, and was very much excited about receiving it.

Unfortunately upon opening my package I found an (admittedly small) imperfection in my specific copy of the model. I contacted Darksword, and was met by what I can only explain was excellent customer service; an experience all too rare these days.

I have grown to love it despite the minor gripes I have had with it, and I can honestly say that it handles as well as it looks. If you are looking for a real period weapon that is as practical as it is beautiful, this is it.

By: Eyal Azerad

Eyal Azerad — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:20:21 +0000

In reply to Scott G.

Hi Scott,

Thank you so much for your comment and compliments. Very much appreciated. The Duke is also one of my fav pieces in our collection (probably my 5th fav). Just love the simplicity yet beauty of the sword.

Steven,

By: Scott G

Scott G — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 03:19:26 +0000

I’ve waited quite a while to leave my review for The Duke. I wanted to ensure it met my expectations, and after about a year of owning it, it has. I’ve gotten used to the handling and balance of the sword though I haven’t used it in combat (obviously). For those who would perform cutting tests, the edge comes very sharp if you order it sharpened. There’s a reason I have been a Darksword Armory customer for several years now (I’ve purchased the Five Lobe Viking sword, The Norman, and The Duke). As a hobby, I’ve studied ancient Greek, Roman, Viking and Medival history with a focus on their arms and battle tactics. Darksword has executed a great mix of historical accuracy and interpretation. The Duke is exactly what I hoped for and expected in a quintessential medieval sword. Though larger than The Norman sword (which I also love), it handled very well with a larger pommel to counterbalance the longer and heavier blade. It also tapers to a finer point giving it the more acutely angled tip to penetrate armor. This is exactly the type of sword I think of when studying and imagining the Middle Ages of Western civilization. For those of you who are also cinephiles, this sword would be right at home in the Ridley Scott movies Kingdom of Heaven or Robin Hood. Love this sword and highly recommend it.