Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is a review of the Shadow Dancer Gothic Longsword
Link here - swordis.com/product/gothic-longsword-type-xviiia-with-fishtail-pommel
Blade Specs:
Hilt: 10.875”
Grip: 7.25”
Pommel: 3”
Blade: 36.125”
Width @ Cross: 1.916”
Thickness @ Cross: .266”
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Width @ 10” from Cross: 1.547”
Thickness @ 10” from Cross: .245”
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Width @ 20” from Cross: 1.156”
Thickness @ 20” from Cross: .215”
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Width @ 30” from Cross: .691”
Thickness @ 30” from Cross: .164”
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Width @ 35” from Cross: .267”
Thickness @ 35” from Cross: .088”
Total: 47”
Weight: 3lb 3.9oz
POB: 4“ from Cross
MSRP: $499
Advertised Specs:
Type of Steel 9260 Spring Steel
Overall Length 49.2" (124cm)
Blade Length 35.8" (90cm)
Handle Length 10.2" (25cm)
Weight 3.26LB (1.478kg)
Weapon Dynamics Specs:
Metric Conversion
Mass
3 lb 3.9 oz → 1.471 kg
Linear Measurements (cm)
Hilt Extremity → 0 cm
Grip Reference → 27.62 cm
Blade Extremity → 119.38 cm
Center of Gravity → 37.78 cm
Lever Reference → 7.62 cm
Hilt Node → 20.96 cm
Blade Node → 79.38 cm
Action Point → 7.62 cm
Pivot Point → 68.58 cm
Action Point (2nd) → 15.88 cm
Pivot Point (2nd) → 78.74 cm
Weapon Dynamics Spec Sheet (clean + usable)
Total Length: 119.38 cm
Mass: 1.471 kg
Balance & Handling
Center of Gravity: 37.78 cm (31.6% of total length)
→ Moderately forward; should feel authoritative but still controllable
Primary Pivot Point: 68.58 cm (57.4%)
Secondary Pivot Point: 78.74 cm (66.0%)
→ Indicates decent rotational response and follow-through in cuts
Vibration / Node Structure
Hilt Node: 20.96 cm
Blade Node: 79.38 cm (66.5%)
→ Blade node sits in a typical striking zone → good for cutting efficiency and reduced shock
Leverage & Control
Grip Length: 27.62 cm → long enough for strong two-handed leverage
Lever Reference: 7.62 cm → suggests good mechanical advantage near hands
Action Points:
7.62 cm
15.88 cm
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This is a review of the Shadow Dancer Gothic Longsword
Link here - swordis.com/product/gothic-longsword-type-xviiia-with-fishtail-pommel
Blade Specs:
Hilt: 10.875”
Grip: 7.25”
Pommel: 3”
Blade: 36.125”
Width @ Cross: 1.916”
Thickness @ Cross: .266”
-
Width @ 10” from Cross: 1.547”
Thickness @ 10” from Cross: .245”
-
Width @ 20” from Cross: 1.156”
Thickness @ 20” from Cross: .215”
-
Width @ 30” from Cross: .691”
Thickness @ 30” from Cross: .164”
-
Width @ 35” from Cross: .267”
Thickness @ 35” from Cross: .088”
Total: 47”
Weight: 3lb 3.9oz
POB: 4“ from Cross
MSRP: $499
Advertised Specs:
Type of Steel 9260 Spring Steel
Overall Length 49.2" (124cm)
Blade Length 35.8" (90cm)
Handle Length 10.2" (25cm)
Weight 3.26LB (1.478kg)
Weapon Dynamics Specs:
Metric Conversion
Mass
3 lb 3.9 oz → 1.471 kg
Linear Measurements (cm)
Hilt Extremity → 0 cm
Grip Reference → 27.62 cm
Blade Extremity → 119.38 cm
Center of Gravity → 37.78 cm
Lever Reference → 7.62 cm
Hilt Node → 20.96 cm
Blade Node → 79.38 cm
Action Point → 7.62 cm
Pivot Point → 68.58 cm
Action Point (2nd) → 15.88 cm
Pivot Point (2nd) → 78.74 cm
Weapon Dynamics Spec Sheet (clean + usable)
Total Length: 119.38 cm
Mass: 1.471 kg
Balance & Handling
Center of Gravity: 37.78 cm (31.6% of total length)
→ Moderately forward; should feel authoritative but still controllable
Primary Pivot Point: 68.58 cm (57.4%)
Secondary Pivot Point: 78.74 cm (66.0%)
→ Indicates decent rotational response and follow-through in cuts
Vibration / Node Structure
Hilt Node: 20.96 cm
Blade Node: 79.38 cm (66.5%)
→ Blade node sits in a typical striking zone → good for cutting efficiency and reduced shock
Leverage & Control
Grip Length: 27.62 cm → long enough for strong two-handed leverage
Lever Reference: 7.62 cm → suggests good mechanical advantage near hands
Action Points:
7.62 cm
15.88 cm
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