I was prompted on Albion's Facebook page that they have posted this on their Limited Edition line & Filmswords line as being available for order.

So I thought I would post about it on the myArmoury forum and see what everyone's thoughts & impressions were.

The price point is reasonable, considering their other offerings.

The Sherwood
Overall length: 37.125 Inches (94 cm)
Blade length: 29.75 Inches (75.5 cm)
Blade width (at base): 1.5 Inches (3.8 cm)
Weight: 2.25 Pounds (1 kilo)

http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/sle/sword-sherwood.htm

I don't know. I'm not crazy about this one. It's sure to be excellently made and likely handles very well though.

Really does not interest me at all.
Sorry, but my initial impression is that it heading in the direction of SLO.

To be fair it is a fantasy piece, "A romantic image from my childhood" and I am more interested in historically inspired pieces then romantically inspired ones.
Mackenzie

Interesting idea and it does look incredibly like a movie piece from the 50's (or earlier) but I'm not sure that was something on the shopping list to begin with. :confused:

This piece is not one that I care for. It appears to be a replica of Errol Flynn's sword, as seen here: [ Linked Image ]

I can respect this as a nostalgia piece, but as far as swords go, it really does not do much for me.

As an homage piece to Errol Flynn's sword, I think it nails it.

Thanks for the photo reference, Craig. I wouldn't have recognized it.

It's certainly superior to the latest Russell Crowe Robin Hood sword -- the one with the blue buttons on the grip.

Thanks for posting the Errol Flynn connection, Craig.
The weird thing for me is, that bit of information improves my attitude towards the piece, softening its edges a bit and giving it a place and time.

It is interesting to remember that impressions are subject to context. It also makes me wonder if my historic preference is nothing more or less then another form of romanticism.

mackenzie

I wondered if it might be a replica of some Robin Hood movie sword, but decided against it since I thought such a connection would surely have been mentioned on the product page.

I'm surprised that they neglect to mention it there - is everyone supposed to recognize this piece at first glance? :confused:

But, still, this does nothing for me. More historical pieces draw my attention.

I recognized it as Errol's sword immediately when the pics showed up several months ago on their Facebook site. That is the sword that sword started it all for me way back when. I knew it was not accurate, and the movie crew knew it was not accurate, but it was close enough for a terrific film. It is the "ideal-ic" sword to use when you just want to fight medieval with 20th century sabre techniques, which I have to admit is fun. I always wished it had just a little bit longer blade though.
It needs the scabbard and studded belt to though. Where's the green tights? :D

I appreciate the effort and craftsmanship that went into it, but I personally have zero interest in this sword. I never cared for the look of it in the film (which has always been a favorite), due to its inaccurate ahistorical nature; plus I just don't find it very attractive in general. I don't have any interest in a copy of an inacuurate prop sword, however well made. Sorry, just my opinion.

If others want to pay $900.00 for this bit of nostalgia, I respect their opinion. Its just a matter of taste afterall, to each his own. There are those who buy swords from the Narnia, LOTR, Zorro and Conan movies to be sure. Given that this movie, while a classic, was made in the late thirties, I question how much demand there will be in the current sword purchasing/ collecting community. I guess time will tell.

Terry

Love the movie, the sword not so much. I am still waiting for this.....



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