What is going on with Albion Swords? -- myArmoury.com

William Fox

Does anyone know if Albion Swords are in some kind of trouble?

I received a very strange email from Mike Sigman, which pretty much said that the sword I have waited almost two years for is ready but he can't send it to me. End of message. This level of laziness is extraordinary as I import and export hundreds of swords, to countries all over the world, (Military ceremonial swords), and I can solve his little problem very easily. However, despite three emails from me this week, the man has not replied. Nor is anyone picking up the phone at Albion.
What on earth os going on over there?

Alan Schiff · Industry Professional

As far as the email goes, that seems very odd. Not sure why they wouldn't be able to send it. It's possible that he meant to say he couldn't send it immediately, as Mike was at CombatCon this past weekend, but of course I don't know. I imagine that there was no answer at Albion because Mike was out of town. Hopefully you get a reply and your sword.

Leo Todeschini · Industry Professional

HI William,

Not sure about any aspect except shipping.

I cannot buy direct from Albion because they only ship using FedEx and FedEX won't accept swords into the UK. I have asked them to use DHL but with no success. DHL will ship swords into the UK. So whenever I buy a sword I get it shipped DHL although I have recently had a problem from Scandinavia, so jury is out.

You could get it shipped from Albion to a contact in the US and then they can forward it on to you.

Tod