Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Striking Viking Wooden Beard Comb for Men - Hair, Beard & Mustache Comb - 4" Sandalwood Folding Comb for Everyday Beard Care & Grooming - Use Dry or with Beard Oils & Balm

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Very nice beard comb

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017

Very nice beard comb; I don't have a lot of facial hair to get through, just a goatee, but it's fairly thick and this comb glides through it nicely. Teeth are very regular, well-polished, and the spacing is fine enough to get knots out while being wide enough not to tug unpleasantly. The finish is just wax on the bare wood, which means the sandalwood smell is very apparent; personally I like the scent, but green sandalwood does have a different scent than red sandalwood. It's compact enough for a pocket, and the teeth are well-protected from accidental breakage by the folding design. The nut is simple to tighten with a philips head screwdriver: mine came fairly loose, but five seconds of fiddling got it tight enough to stay open on its own and prevent accidentally opening in a pocket. And, as a fan of exotic woods, I love the interlocking grain pattern. After having done some research, I've found that the "green sandalwood" used in combs like these is most likely verawood, commonly known as Argentine lignum vitae. This is one of the densest and most durable woods in the world, which is probably why it's so popular for combs. Just makes me love the comb even more, since I have something of an affinity for this wood and the (distantly) related true lignum vitae.

Well-made, attractive, and functional. Would definitely recommend.

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Vern

Nice to look at.

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023

In practice it's not great, the comb teeth are fairly far apart so if you have thinner/more spread out facial hair this won't do much. The craftsmanship is nice to look at when it's folded. After I wiped off the package residue I noticed the craftsmanship in the comb itself is not as clean; lots of little wood splinters between the teeth where beard hairs can get caught. The comb is pretty thick and when my beard isn't wet, it's a bit uncomfortable on the hair while also not really tugging and shaping the hairs like I'd need it to. A plastic comb will likely do the job better more comfortably for half the price. Got to admit it's pretty for the bathroom cabinet at least

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Eli

Very nice beard comb

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017

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Hawkthrone

Could be great, but...

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020

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The product is actually nice, the comb unfolds and is a little stiff even when loosened with screw. bBut that is okay I feel it will loosen up over time.

But the comb came with a small crack as seen in the pictures at the base in between the teeth. Now I didn’t think this would be too big of an issue but it makes the comb unusable. Hair gets caught in that crack, gets struck, and pulls. There is also a small crack along the spine, which looking at it I don’t think it would cause any issues besides possibly snagging a thread in your pocket.

The comb also had a scent I wound say imbedded into the wood. Oil saturated my guess. It is a pleasant smell but it is noticeable.

Lastly it is a little thicker than I thought it would be. Not a big deal just wasn’t expecting it to be as thick as it is. You can see from the pictures, measured out it’s .5” thick.

I am reaching out to company to see what they say about come and crack. And pending the result I will update this review accordingly.

UPDATE
Company reached out and replaced the comb immediately. Great customer service, new come works great. Again the only issue I’ve found is the hinge screw likes to come loose. A drop of locktite and it’s good.

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M Ritch

Great product!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024

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Great quality wooden comb for the beard. Been using it for some time now and still in perfect condition!! Definitely a must for grooming the facial hair!!!

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Brandon F

Pretty sturdy wooden comb

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022

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I just received this Striking Viking comb and as far as quality and sturdiness goes, it seems well made. It is smooth all the way around the wood, with no sharp edges. It doesn't really have a woody smell unless you're shoving it up your nose and really trying to get a whiff. The emblem is elegantly done. The comb teeth are just slightly farther apart than those classic black plastic combs they used to give out on picture day at school. So for quality of what you purchase, this is a winner. I do however have some complaints. Firstly, most of the competitors of this comb come with a leather carrying case to slide it into for when you carry it, this did not. Secondly, the brass pin holding it together sticks out, which is not preferable, especially with no case. That would definitely scratch a phone screen or anything else in your pocket with it. Thirdly, this product came in two weeks after it's delivery date, which I wasn't happy about. Other than these though, it seems to be a really nice product. And also on the brass pin, it is tight, which is a good thing, and if it ever got loose, it would easily be tightened with a flathead screwdriver, which is another plus.

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Panic1214

Thick beard

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024

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This comb is fantastic. I have a very thick beard and this goes right on through it.

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Philip Cavender

Replacement required, lightning fast resolution/replacement

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023

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The first comb delivered had several tines broken and had to be returned/replaced. Once I notified Striking Viking of the situation, they immediately mailed a replacement w/o first even having the original sent back yet. The replacement arrived the very next day.
Nice folding wooden comb, I am very happy with the product and couldn’t be more pleased with their support.

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Vern

Nice to look at.

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

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I really like this Colm, and it doesn’t smell anything more than nice wood, for those not liking the strong sandlewood smell.
Had an issue, and Sarah from customer service helped, and this Colm is just as advertised.
Love it!

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