I'm echoing what a number of people have already said, but the reason I was glad to see the Squire line of swords is that they are not cut oriented. There is a real need for blunt swords that are well made, sturdy, good handling, and reasonably priced. Many reenactment/stage combat swords handle like crowbars, and I feel that the Squires will be maneuverable and fast. At their price, I won't mind too much if they get a little messed up and surface marred, as long as I can keep using them (not abusing them).
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| Roger Hooper wrote: |
| I'm echoing what a number of people have already said, but the reason I was glad to see the Squire line of swords is that they are not cut oriented. There is a real need for blunt swords that are well made, sturdy, good handling, and reasonably priced. Many reenactment/stage combat swords handle like crowbars, and I feel that the Squires will be maeauverable and fast. At their price, I won't mind too much if they get a little messed up and surface marred, as long as I can keep using them (not abusing them). |
I, for one, couldn't agree more.
Just came back from a vacation and this was the first thread I saw...
Wow, I can't tell you how excited I am to see the squire line - I called my dear mum into the room, and she was almost as excited as I ;) I must also echo Roger - at last the reenacting world can get it's hands on something "real" - Albion is realy the "one stop shop" for all WMA enthusiasts!
(woo! Now I can afford an Albion! That's what I'm really excited about :D)
Wow, I can't tell you how excited I am to see the squire line - I called my dear mum into the room, and she was almost as excited as I ;) I must also echo Roger - at last the reenacting world can get it's hands on something "real" - Albion is realy the "one stop shop" for all WMA enthusiasts!
(woo! Now I can afford an Albion! That's what I'm really excited about :D)
Hey, Howard...Any chance in the future of a 'Laird-ish' Scottish model in the Squires? There are a lot of us folk out there that are begging for a Medieval Scot sword like that....one that can take a few punches and come back for more, but one that we can afford. I can't help but think they would sell a ton, and the fairly simple downturned quillons and teardrop pommel should be easy enough to build. Even if the price is a little more, I bet you could still come out on top. Just food for thought. MCM
| Mark Moore wrote: |
| Hey, Howard...Any chance in the future of a 'Laird-ish' Scottish model in the Squires? There are a lot of us folk out there that are begging for a Medieval Scot sword like that....one that can take a few punches and come back for more, but one that we can afford. I can't help but think they would sell a ton, and the fairly simple downturned quillons and teardrop pommel should be easy enough to build. Even if the price is a little more, I bet you could still come out on top. Just food for thought. MCM |
It is definitely something worth looking at -- we will have to see how long it takes to finish the NextGen Scottish swords and then figure out if we can redesign those type of fittings into something simpler and faster to clean up. I'll keep you posted!
Thanks for the suggestion!
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| Roger Hooper wrote: |
| I'm echoing what a number of people have already said, but the reason I was glad to see the Squire line of swords is that they are not cut oriented. There is a real need for blunt swords that are well made, sturdy, good handling, and reasonably priced. Many reenactment/stage combat swords handle like crowbars, and I feel that the Squires will be maneuverable and fast. At their price, I won't mind too much if they get a little messed up and surface marred, as long as I can keep using them (not abusing them). |
Good observation and one I also agree with.
Hi Howy,
I was just wondering, how thick are the edges going to be on these? I apologize if this has already been asked.
That XVa looks like it'll be in my practice bag before too long!
Thanks!
Geoff
I was just wondering, how thick are the edges going to be on these? I apologize if this has already been asked.
That XVa looks like it'll be in my practice bag before too long!
Thanks!
Geoff
Do you think you could make a messer? It seems like there would be a large demand for a good messer in this price range. The only one I can think of that weighs correctly are your's that are coming out later.
Well, I've emailed Mike at Albion, and I've ordered the "Late 15th C. Bastard Sword". I love the looks of it, and I can't wait until I get my hands on it! I have a feeling It's going to be a loooooong summer now! :D
Cheers!
Patrick
Cheers!
Patrick
| Patrick Jones wrote: |
| Well, I've emailed Mike at Albion, and I've ordered the "Late 15th C. Bastard Sword". I love the looks of it, and I can't wait until I get my hands on it! I have a feeling It's going to be a loooooong summer now! :D
Cheers! Patrick |
Hehehe, I just reserved a pair of the XVa bastard swords.....a verrrrrry long summer indeed!
| Bill Grandy wrote: |
| Have you considered making a period longsword blunt a la Meyer and various other treatises? I can understand if you didn't want to create one because A&A already has one, but if you offered a version within the same price range as these other Squires, I'm certain you'd have big sellers. |
I would like to echo this... (execpt for not making one just because someone else already does)
These types of steel wasters show up a lot in various treatises. Such an offering would be well recieved by the WMA community. Maybe even with different length blades: 34, 36, & 38 inches?
But I do realise that these would only sell primarily to the WMA community, and you can market your current squire offerings to a much wider audience.
.
Preview of the first waxes...
The Squire Viking and Late 13th Century Warsword...
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The Squire Viking and Late 13th Century Warsword...
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| Preview of the first waxes...
The Squire Viking and Late 13th Century Warsword... |
Lookin real good Howard :eek: :D
OOOOH! :surprised:
my Squire Viking looks good, my first real sword,
better than i have think about, its looks like rely real, in swenglish :D
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: cant stop looking at it :lol: :eek:
my Squire Viking looks good, my first real sword,
better than i have think about, its looks like rely real, in swenglish :D
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: cant stop looking at it :lol: :eek:
| Howard Waddell wrote: |
| Preview of the first waxes...
The Squire Viking and Late 13th Century Warsword... |
Oh my, oh my, oh my. Looking really good.
Not to be greedy SOB but.... :p How is progress in the XVa coming along? And will there be any more types added to the Squire line further on?
| Joachim Nilsson wrote: | ||
Oh my, oh my, oh my. Looking really good. Not to be greedy SOB but.... :p How is progress in the XVa coming along? And will there be any more types added to the Squire line further on? |
We are waiting on castings...still. But hopefully soon.
| Eric McHugh wrote: | ||||
We are waiting on castings...still. But hopefully soon. |
Sweet!
And what about the possibility of other types? Yeah, I know. I'm a real pain in the a**! :D ;)
| Joachim Nilsson wrote: | ||||||
Sweet! And what about the possibility of other types? Yeah, I know. I'm a real pain in the a**! :D ;) |
Yes you are a real pain in the arse ;) :lol:
They are in the works. We just received several new designs. :)
Right now we are just trying to bring the Squire line to life and finish the first group of next gens. Some of which will be sent to Gimo, Sweden for review. :D
Guys these look pretty darn good for a budget line.
Great to have decent looking practice weapons made in the US at this price point.
Great to have decent looking practice weapons made in the US at this price point.
and here are the waxes for the Squire Line 13th Century Knightly Sword...
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