I have to say that I *love* this sword...
Every once in a while, I run across one of our swords that makes me want to strap it around my waist and strut around the crowded streets of a Late Medieval/Early Renaissance Italian city and *dare* anyone to mess with me... This is that kind of sword. Simple and graceful, and a little "cocky" - it has plenty of attitude and enough in both the cut and thrust to back it up.
I want one (this is me, getting in at the back of the line.).
[ Linked Image ]
More photos here:
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...li-xix.htm
and here:
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...photos.htm
Best,
Howy
I've been excited about this one ever since I first saw the concept drawing, it's good to see it turned out so well. But then, all your swords turn out well. ;)
Very lovely!
Could I request a shot of the gaurd from the side? It's rather difficult to see the intricacies looking at the sword front the front, and I'd really like to see them.
Could I request a shot of the gaurd from the side? It's rather difficult to see the intricacies looking at the sword front the front, and I'd really like to see them.
Another victory from Albion! This sword looks great in the photos. You guys sure have been busy lately....
Machiavellica ...in toto
Not my period in time but :O
M.
M.
Unbelievably beautiful....
.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords?
.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords?
Screams like a school girl*....been waiting on this one...good thing I have a new job
Yet another awesome sword I want but cannot afford. :(
EDIT: Dear God! I just realised, the Burgundian is going to leave my economy in ruins! I'm already sorely tempted to sell my family to afford a Kingsmaker, and the concept for the Burgundian looks like a Kingsmaker that has been specifically re-designed with my personal taste in mind! :eek:
EDIT: Dear God! I just realised, the Burgundian is going to leave my economy in ruins! I'm already sorely tempted to sell my family to afford a Kingsmaker, and the concept for the Burgundian looks like a Kingsmaker that has been specifically re-designed with my personal taste in mind! :eek:
| D. Rosen wrote: |
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.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords? |
Seconded....
congratulations, Albion. Now my choice of which of your swords to buy next is even more difficult. Very gorgeous sword.
Hoo boy! Not my favorite type or style, and it still takes the ol' breath away... Those simple incised lines really do add quite a lot to its visual appeal.
How do you do the lines? While it's still in the big machine or after?
| D. Rosen wrote: |
| Unbelievably beautiful....
.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords? |
College. It helps getting a good job and and that helps to better afford expensive hobbies ;)
To get back on topic, this is a very visually appealing sword - the hilt offers protection for people using the ricasso, without becoming overly complex.
Pierre
| Grayson C. wrote: |
| Very lovely!
Could I request a shot of the gaurd from the side? It's rather difficult to see the intricacies looking at the sword front the front, and I'd really like to see them. |
Hey Grayson!
Hope these answer your questions:
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
Best
Howy
Last edited by Howard Waddell on Tue 08 Jan, 2008 4:57 am; edited 1 time in total
| George Hill wrote: |
| How do you do the lines? While it's still in the big machine or after? |
Hey George!
Thanks to the programming skills of Steve Fisher, we do the engravings as a part of the blade blank, prior to grinding. It makes things more complex for Joe and the other grinding staff, but the end result is better.
Best,
Howy
| Howard Waddell wrote: | ||
Hey Grayson! Hope these answer your questions: [ Linked Image ] [ Linked Image ] Best Howy |
Oh, I would suggest having this pic on the web site pics of this sword as it looks much more interesting and TEMPTING viewed from this angle: The other pics are O.K. but don't really give a clear idea of the way the guard is put together.
| Jean Thibodeau wrote: |
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Oh, I would suggest having this pic on the web site pics of this sword as it looks much more interesting and TEMPTING viewed from this angle: The other pics are O.K. but don't really give a clear idea of the way the guard is put together. |
Hey Jean!
Actually, they are (on the photos page)! I put them there before I posted them here.
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...photos.htm
Best,
Howy
I absolutely love this sword though I have to say that my favorite part is the Pommel. Awesome. This sword has moved up into my top 3 to own. Great job.
I have to say that this sword has the strangest looking hilt I have ever seen.
M.
M.
| M. Eversberg II wrote: |
| I have to say that this sword has the strangest looking hilt I have ever seen.
M. |
The square-ish guard is uncommon, indeed, but not unheard of historically and, in my opinion, very attractive. I think it adds a lot of real character to the design, a nice change of pace from the standard fare.
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