Today's update:

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Albion Armorers Sword of St. Maurice of Turin
A hands-on review by Steve Maly

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Albion Armours Thegn Sword
A hands-on review by Kenton Spaulding

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Albion Armorers Sword of St. Maurice of Turin
Added to Steve's collection

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Albion Jarl Viking Sword
Added to Steve's collection


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Truly an awesome update....filling in a couple of models that were missing from the available reviews.
Great job to all!
Dan

You know, I'd actually like to own a Thegn. In my eyes it's one of the more attractive viking-ish designs, and a light sword made for cutting sounds like my sort of blade.

As for the poll question; one of the shortswords I made myself is somewhat inspired by the viking single-edged swords, so by a liberal definition I guess you could say I have a viking inspired sword in my collection.

Great reviews of two swords that are very different in handling and purpose.

As for the question I guess that some things in my collection are of Viking origin or later but still similar to what was in use in Viking times, used by the Vikings designs even when the makers may have been Franks or Germans.

For swords mostly Brazil nut pommels like on my Gaddjjalt or Semi Brazil Nut/Tea Cozy like on my RavenWolf sword.

A & A Viking spear and Nordland Axe, Eric Mc hugh axe also.

Great update guys ! I can't tell you how often I poke into those to read someone's take
on a particular sword -- usually Albion -- that I'm interested in purchasing. The reviews
made my mind up on The Duke -- what I think is a very under-rated clouter ! -- The
Templar -- another simple, but all-together whopper of a sword ! -- and YES ! The St.
Maurice ! And I really appreciate the posted picture of the historical sword, now residing
as my computer's background. B-)

But when are you guys gonna review a Saber ????? B-)

Keep up the outstanding work, makes me feel my donations are very worthwhile !

Great updates; I was particularily interested to read the review of the Thegn as I have one currently on-order with Albion.

-Stephanie

Thanks goes out to Kenton Spaulding, a brand-new author for us!

His review on the Albion Thegn turned out great and was augmented by the photography of Thom R.

cheers to both.

Thanks indeed to Kenton and Thom. And thank you Jonathan - great photo of the Thegn with the two other swords, that really helps give it some perspective. The review pics and the pics at Albion are great, but it really helps when seeing a sword in some 'context' with fellow blades.

-Stephanie