Thank you so much guys! I didn’t expect so many responses. Thanks for so many suggestions, now I’ve got some more choices to go on. lol

I’ve never held a real sword before, so it will be a first. I’m getting one for symbolic reasons, as I don’t do reenactments at all. Though I am on a bit of a quest, hence the symbolic meaning the sword has for me.

Also thanks for all the additional information, its is greatly appreciated.

Lance

Hmmmmmmm.....Wicked and ruthless..........Howsabout ye wait a bit and see the Albion Chieftain, Laddie. Or better yet, wait to see their new two handers. I understand you already have a good bit o' long steel in yer armoury........but surprises await! mcm.

I've got to mention the Albion Rouen (first gen hollowground hand and a half grip - hope I got the name spelled right). The Regent has a far more polished (refined) feel to it, but that FG was just creepy agile for as big a sword as it was.

Which is kind of why I'm interested in seeing the Kingmaker, the Next Gen evolution of the Orleans, the single hand cousin to the Rouen.

"And now for something completely different..."

G. Scott H. wrote:

Hmmmmm.....a quest, you say? I don't know what the nature of your quest is, but you'll certainly be adequately armed. :lol: Good luck. :)

This is probably more suited to the off topic board but since you mention the quest I will repsond here...

The Quest is the quest for consciousness. Better know as the spiritual path. Consciousness is all there is. It creates everything in the universe as the underlying essence of all energy, which is the essence of matter, and as such when you learn to tap the essence of your own conscious awareness through meditation, you learn to tap the essential nature of the universe and beyond. Conscious Oneness with the the universe and the realms beyond is the experience of all enlightened masters. We have much to overcome in our minds however, for enlightenment comes only when we no longer hold our selves in opposition with ourselves. Which means we must overcome all dualities of the mind to find Truth and Oneness.

Here is one of my mystical writings that gives an idea of why the sword has symbolical meaning to me, though in truth it is the sword of no-sword that I weild.

I Am battle hardened and ready
The Fighter moves into action
Warrior of Light
Warrior of Truth
Let the siege begin
Let the dragon awaken
I Am the dragon slayer
But wait...

From these eyes
To slay the dragon, is to befriend the dragon
For indeed, it is a rose
You are not my enemy
I Am you, my friend
For I Light, and Light meets I
I Am the dragon
The Mage steps forth
I Am the Mage of Darkness
I Am the Mage of Light
One Mage
One Man
OM

OM is Brahman
Meditate upon Him
See Him in everyOne
He pervades All
Atman is Paramatman
Name-Form Illusion
That thou art
I Am Brahman

OMSHANTI
My friend

Find your deepest darkest hiding place. Your lowest, densest point of consciousness. Go there, for there lays the dragon of thy self. Wake him up. Head on, give him all your Love.

This is your seed. It resides in your base chakra. Your base nature. It is your base of Gold, unrefined.

Follow the dragon into the cave. The dragon is the keeper of The Gate. You hold the key to the base-mint. Though it is not a basement, it is a parallel.

Dive into the pool. Experience it, as it is. Love it, as it is. In Love is ascension. Raise the vibration of it by any means possible. Carry it up the mountain. Take it right up the spine.

The Heart is the Christ, the mediator. Love is the Christ, our mediator. Love is the mediator of our awareness. The Christ of I AM.

Each time you befriend another dragon in consciousness through Love, the dragon, no longer an opposed aspect, relinquishes control to you. That portion of the ego has been healed, leaving you with the new found energy of Uniting with that aspect of consciousness. Through Love, the mediator and Christ, the opposing polarity of opposition that once existed is mended and healed, allowing for the return to Unity consciousness.

We have scattered many seeds in Time. By returning to each Seed in Love, we allow for the healing required to Unify the awareness of each I AM with That I AM.

In the silence of the Now The Word Is. Silence speaks. Mind is Not. Being Is. Silence is Being. In the silence of Being is The Word. Let the Word of God Be Told.

Lance

I do like the XIII family, so I'll put votes in for the Duke and the Tritonia. Just got my Tritonia a few days ago and I'm impressed.

If you want to think about nasty short swords, let me direct your attention to the ATrim MS2104, the short leaf (22 inch long blade) I have one of these llittle things, and I can't imagine anything better in a confined area. It's very light, strong, fast, both in cutting and thrusting.

For a big sword, I can't think of anything more ruthless than the A&A German bastard swrod

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I own a Duke and have cut with both it and a Tritonia from horseback (my little corner of the world) - both are powerful cutters (Eric, I am still not convinced my baby is horseback cutter though - we gotta experiment more) and I will admit that the "little" Tritonia is a beast, but not my cup of tea.

But, look at the Messrs if you want one bad cleaver. A Messr in the right hands is a pure destructive device (a medieval "Tac Nuke" as it were).

But all of the members have it right, the sword has to fit "you".

Cheers,

I own a Viceroy, and I think that of all the other swords mentioned so far in this thread the Viceroy still the most intimidating. To look at one it has a particular combination of power and grace that make it stand out from the others. To hold it your hands and wield it only reenforce the perception. The Viceroy is very nimble for its weight.

Ok the descision is in.... I ordered my Viceroy today! Whooohoo!

Albion certainly seems to have the best quality, and I'm all about refined quality, which is why I went with Albion. Can't wait to get it. hehehe

So how do you learn to weild a sword? Are there any books or anything I can get?

Thanks again for all your help!

Lance

OMG what an awesome shortsword! :surprised: :surprised: :D