Everestforge Greek Xiphos - A Review

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 Added a replica of a Greek Xiphos to my armory collection in 2022. An iconic blade from antiquity it was one that was on my radar for some time but I was never able to source an affordable sword or one that appealed to me esthetically in terms of build quality and construction.


I have recently began searching Etsy as well as the usual mainstream companies that deal in historical collectables and decided to purchase a xiphos from a Nepalese forge. The reviews for Everestforge were very promising and the pictures of the blade upon Etsy were very nice. The original price was very competitive but at the time of purchase was listed on sale at 25% off with free shipping. Total cost was just over $200 CDN.


This xiphos has a straight 21 inch blade of carbon steel with an overall length of 27 inches. Weighs in at a respectable 1.5 pounds give or take a few ounces. It possesses a double edged subtle leaf shape with a diamond cross section. Looking down the blade you can see some grind and forging marks which indicates the blade was hand forged. It arrives utilitarian sharp but not razor sharp along with a slight bevel. It has a beefy full tang with a riveted rosewood handle that is very nicely done completed with a steel endcap. Hand feel is very good and the short short does possess a presence with a balance point around 3.5 inches from the guard. 






The basic scabbard is wood lined leather which is surprising for the price and is somewhat historically accurate. It possesses two rings to hang from a baldric or shoulder strap as was the historical norm but also has a modern riveted belt loop and retaining strap. The blade sheathes well but there is little retention to hold the blade if it is inverted. 

Overall this is the sword I was looking for in a xiphos that is (more) historically accurate without the high gloss finish, unrealistically katana sharp nor without some minor forging imperfections. This looks and feel like a munitions grade xiphos an Athenian hoplite would have used during the Peloponnesian war with rival city state Sparta.

I cannot vouch for the heat treatment and edge hardness as I have not done any cut testing to date. In truth I probably will not bother as it was purchased more for a display piece and eventually part of a hoplite panoply I hope to assemble in the future.



I am very impressed by the design, build quality, fit and finish of the blade considering the price point of the sword. Shipping was free but it did take awhile to reach my destination but not an issue as I was not in any hurry to receive. They also offered a personalization option for free if you wanted to monogram your blade. I would consider future purchases from the seller, especially if they created an historically accurate Roman gladius.

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