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Gordon Clark
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 Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 6:16 am Post subject: Laird with Scabbard |
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I got my Laird in the fall and a few days ago the campaign scabbard I ordered to go with it arrived. I asked them to do a custom belt to suspend it, and I'm pleased with the results. Here are a couple of pics to share -
Gordon
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 6:38 am Post subject: |
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Gordon-
Really nice pieces! Been eying that Laird myself... a couple to a dozen down the "gotta have it" list, depending on the day.
How is it to draw when worn? It's hard to get a proper perspective, but I am assuming a single wrap (around the waist) on the belt, so it is fairly close and firm to the hip?
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Gordon Clark
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 7:04 am Post subject: |
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | Gordon-
Really nice pieces! Been eying that Laird myself... a couple to a dozen down the "gotta have it" list, depending on the day.
How is it to draw when worn? It's hard to get a proper perspective, but I am assuming a single wrap (around the waist) on the belt, so it is fairly close and firm to the hip? |
Ok - looks a bit strange while wearing modern clothes, but this should help:
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 7:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Gordon! The pic says it all. I appreciate the effort, man!
Now, you've really got me thinking harder on that piece... also on the Campaign scabbards... hadn't seen pictures other that those on Albion's site.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Congrats Gordon.
I'm really liking the Laird, and I usually don't care for that particular Scottish hilt style. In fact, I was seriously considering it until a recent arrival knocked it out of the running. Albion has added a lot of detail to the guard that the other examples of this type on the production market don't have. I love the pommel with the high rivet block.
Neat!
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Thomas Hoogendam
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Very nice setup you have their Mr. Clark.
Like others, I've been eyeing the Laird too, and I've always loved the simple sturdy look of the Campaign scabbards. Perhaps after seeing these pictures, I should move this sword a little higher on my list aswell. :)
Regardless, again, a very nice setup, I hope you will enjoy having it as much as we have enjoyed seeing it. :)
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Gordon Clark
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Thanks folks. One more shot to show how nicely Albion fit the scabbard to the sword (keep in mind this is not a custom scabbard, but one of the much less expensive, buit still nice campaign versions).
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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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Very nice :D
I wasn't sure about this design until I saw it in steel. Now I really like it.
Can you describe how the Laird handles a bit?
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Gary Grzybek wrote: | | Can you describe how the Laird handles a bit? |
I am really curious about this as well... I was really leaning towards the Knight as my next acquisition - another XII blade of nearly the same specs. Has anyone handled both? I'm curious as to the differences between the two... Regardless, I am very interested in a first-hand impression.
Based upon the stats as given on Albion's site, the two do seem as though they would be "related" but that there would be some handling and performance differences. For example, the blades are of identical length (31.5") and appear to be the same profile. The Knight is 1/16" wider at the base. The Laird is 1/2" longer in the hilt, but the grips seem of similar size, with the difference being the nut. The weights are identical. CoG is 4.5" on the Knight, 4.375" on the Laird. CoP is 21" Knight, 20.5" Laird. These similar numbers make me feel as though one would feel "familiar" to the other, but that the Knight may have slightly less point control but a more solid, resounding cut when compared to the Laird. As the XII is primarily designed for the cut, and the CoP is at roughly 2/3, both "feel", to my mind's eye, right... just looking for validation and perhaps some help in deciding which to add to my collection (at least... which to add first :p ).
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Aaron,
The Knight exhibits excellent point control. It's the best Type XII I've handled.
Unfortunately I have no experience with the Laird.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Gordon Clark
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 11:27 am Post subject: |
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| Gary Grzybek wrote: | Very nice :D
I wasn't sure about this design until I saw it in steel. Now I really like it.
Can you describe how the Laird handles a bit? |
This is the closest thing to a "dedicated cutting" sword that I own (I mostly have 14th and 15th century cut and thrust swords). This one really "floats" through the air - if that is what Albion and Peter Johnsson were going for, I think they nailed it. Best cutting sword I have, with very good point control as well.
Gordon
BTW - I believe the blade is exactly the same as the Knight (and the Caithness). There was some discussion of this - try a search using all 3 names maybe?
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Joe Fults
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| Posted: Sun 13 Mar, 2005 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Looks very nice.
Also nice to see some photos of the scabbard.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Joe Maccarrone
Location: Burien, WA USA Joined: 19 Sep 2003
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That rivet block is a dandy skull-crusher...
And the cross, well......
:eek:
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Gordon Clark
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| Posted: Wed 16 Mar, 2005 5:10 am Post subject: |
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| Joe Maccarrone wrote: | That rivet block is a dandy skull-crusher...
And the cross, well......
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Yes, I can imagine that this was a nasty sword to face in crowded conditions. You can dish out damage with it from just about any angle.
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