About us

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.

On the webshop primarily our product serial swords and axes can be found, while on www.berbekuczunique.hu handles the swords and reconstructions for unique orders, with longer deadlines.

Our Partners and Friends

Become a Partner of VB Swordshop!

Are you a member or leader of a HEMA, buhurt, or historical reenactment club? Do you and your club regularly order training swords or equipment? VB Swordshop offers special discounts for clubs and group orders so you can equip your members more easily. Partner Discounts 5% discount on orders of 5 or more swords 10% discount on orders of 10 or more swords Whether you are training, competing, or preparing for events, VB Swordshop is here to support your club with high-quality swords and equipment. Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us to register your club and start receiving your partner discounts.

Partners

 

Purpleheart Armoury (USA)

The Knight Shop (UK)

Black Armoury (FR)

Zwaard en Volk (NL)

Rautaportti - Irongate Armory (FN)

Kult of Athena (USA)

 

Friends

Ferreus Lupus (HU)