This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of. Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. A very high POB will result in a sword that feels heavier than it actually is and is difficult to wield. In general, a low POB results in good point control well suited to a thrusting blade, while a higher POB adds impact to a cleaving blade. A POB of 3”- 5” usually results in a well balanced sword, but does depend on the type of sword. In practice however, there are many reasons why you may not want this for a particular sword. In theory a sword with a POB of 0” is perfectly balanced. A number of 0” would balance exactly at the guard, while a negative number will have a POB in the hilt itself. It refers to the point on the blade where the sword achieves a perfect balance. stands for Point Of Balance, this is measured in inches from the hilt down the blade. For collectors it’s perfect, but practitioners….not so much. Other than those two issues it’s a very nice blade of 1075 steel to own. Lastly the scabbard is decently made, but the collection of leather straps that come with the sword are quite flimsy, and ultimately useless for its intended purpose. If the guard were swapped out and replaced then it would be a great sword to own, but the peen makes that VERY difficult to achieve. Instead it kind of makes you regret buying the sword, which is a shame because for all intents and purposes it’s a very nice offering from Ronin. It is a real, and after a few test swings, painful problem that doesn’t go away after continued use. The first issue is that when trying to swing this sword around, the guard painfully digs into your wrist everytime you attempt any maneuver that doesn’t involve the “hand-shake” grip. The two reasons I gave it four stars though is for the lack of usability and the “leather contraption” that the scabbard is supposed to hang from. Great Viking sword for anyone’s collection! This sword is VERY well made, very aesthetically pleasing, and a great addition to anyone’s collection that’s missing a piece of Viking weaponry.
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