For Sale: Albion Kingmaker -- myArmoury.com

Mark Mattimore · Posted: Wed 27 Aug, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: For Sale: Albion Kingmaker

This listing is marked SOLD and is no longer available

Financial realities are forcing me to off-load a few pieces from my collection but, as the saying goes, my loss is your gain.

First up for sale is my Albion Kingmaker, 15th century sword with a ‘campaign worn’ red grip. Simply put, this is the best single-handed sword I’ve ever handled. The blade is beautifully hollow-ground with a very distinct taper, typically of many Type XVIII swords. The pommel is a pure work of art, simple and well executed, with a cap that is a completely separate piece. The point is very distinct and, like many Albion swords, can be best described as ‘wicked’. Handling is precise and balanced making this replica a pleasure to wield. I could go on but my feelings and observations are best captured in my hands-on review here:
http://www.myArmoury.com/review_alb_king.html
This review also contains many higher-quality pictures than the quick tabletop shots found below.

This has been primarily a display piece with occasional handling and some cutting against soft targets (pool noodles). It is in excellent condition and has been well loved and maintained.

Albion’s product page:
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...-xviii.htm

Oakeshott typology: Type XVIII blade, Type K pommel, Style 9 guard

Specifications (from Albion’s website)
Overall length: 39.25" (99.7 cm)
Blade length: 32.25" (81.9 cm)
Blade width: 1.87" (4.75 cm)
CoG: 4.25" (10.58 cm)
CoP: 19.75" (50.2 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz (1.275 kg)

New, this sword is $1320 direct from Albion. My price is $1100 and I will cover shipping anywhere in the US.

PayPal preferred.

PM me if interested.

Mark Mattimore · Posted: Tue 02 Sep, 2014 7:36 pm Post subject:

This listing is marked SOLD and is no longer available

Bump... and a price reduction, now an even $1000... that's almost a quarter off the standard price.