Viktor Berbekucz – “Ivanhoe” Longsword with 31″ Blade – Black
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- Blade
- CRV4 51 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 40 3/4"
- Weight
- 3 lbs 1 oz
- Brand
- VB Swordshop
Overview
Viktor Berbekucz – "Ivanhoe" Longsword with 31" Blade - Black
The Ivanhoe Longsword by Viktor Berbekucz is a durable medieval-style training sword designed for sport combat, historical reenactment, and stage use. Built with resilience and reliability in mind, this longsword combines a tough spring steel blade with a reinforced hilt assembly capable of standing up to repeated blade contact. With its classic proportions and solid construction, the Ivanhoe Longsword is a practical choice for reenactors, stage fighters, and martial artists seeking a dependable two-handed training weapon inspired by historical European swords.
The blade measures 31 3/8 inches and is forged from CRV4 (51CrV4) high carbon spring steel, a material widely appreciated for its durability, flexibility, and resistance to fatigue. Designed specifically for training environments, the blade features thick rebated edges of approximately 2–3 mm and a rounded tip suitable for safe controlled contact. Proper heat treatment gives the blade the ability to flex under stress and return to true, helping it endure the repeated impacts common in reenactment combat and stage choreography while maintaining consistent handling characteristics.
The hilt assembly is engineered with strength and stability as key priorities. A sturdy steel crossguard protects the hands while providing a solid transition from blade to grip. The tang passes through the hilt and is firmly peened over the pommel, creating a secure mechanical construction intended to remain tight through extensive use. The 7 inch grip, crafted from wood and wrapped in leather, provides ample space for a comfortable two-handed hold, allowing practitioners to apply leverage for powerful cuts while maintaining control during binds and transitions.
Despite its reinforced construction, the Ivanhoe Longsword remains responsive in the hand. The sword weighs 3 lbs 1 oz with a point of balance approximately 3 1/4 inches from the guard, giving it a lively and controlled feel well suited for extended training sessions. This balance offers a blend of authority in the cut while preserving maneuverability for technique work and stage choreography.
Durable, practical, and historically styled, the Ivanhoe Longsword is a reliable option for practitioners who want a robust training sword that captures the character and handling of classic medieval longswords.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- VB Swordshop
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 40 3/4"
- Blade Length
- 31 3/8"
- Blade
- CRV4 51 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lbs 1 oz
- Edge
- Rebated
- P.O.B.
- 3 1/4"
- Thickness
- 3.7 mm - 3.2 mm
- Width
- 42 mm
- Grip Length
- 7"
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
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The Maker
VB Swordshop
I am Viktor Berbekucz, weaponsmith.
Ever since childhoold, I’ve been drawn in by daggers and swords. Already at 14 years old I’ve been collecting tomes detailing the subject, and around this time I started to take part in medieval reenactments. My first swords have been made for personal use, and then I truly understood what sort of stress a weapon has to endure when I wield them.
To increase their quality, I’ve contacted experts. I can thank much to the help of the Hungarian National Museum’s specialist, Temesváry Ferenc, who expanded my tehoretical knowledge. As well as to Jeges András, restorator and my mentor, who introduced me to the basics of swordsmithing.
At 21 years old, I’ve began working on the idea of my very own workshop. It surprised me that there was a demand for my swords and armours. Since then I’ve been holding the improvement of quality as my most important task. Since my three decades taught me that bladesmithing is never a concluded thing; there is always more to learn. The greatest teacher is the work itself, and the strictest quality inspector is the customer. To me, the greatest acknowledgment is that my clients always return – this gives me certainty that I am on the right path. I honestly believe that my creations help discover the past, and give joy to those who take them in hand.
Story of VB Swordshop and the webshop
More than twenty years ago I’ve become more close-knit with reenactment. As reenactor of the Salamon Historic Club and the Order of Saint George (of the Kingdom of Hungary). During this time I’ve met with many mediveal reenactors, collectors, craftsmen, and craftswomen. Which is how I experienced the needs of the customer side. Parallel to mediveal reenactment, I’ve started smithing. First as a sole proprietor, then with two employees.
Without my wife Andrea, none of this would have become possible. She worked administration, orders, and correspondence with customers. So I could fully focus on the smithing. We’ve been touring Europe’s Renaissance and Medieval fairs, where we presented our products.
The number of orders have continuosuly grown, not just from individuals, but also from the Hungarian Defence Forces. The number of people in the worshop also have risen. The Andrea’s suggestion we’ve switched to a company, and that’s how VB Swordshop came to be, and she created the webshop too.
Our company’s motto: “Tradition, Quality, Guarantee” – which expresses our creed.
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