I was checking out the Albion catalog that was packed in the sword box: on page 44-45 is an illustration of "Oakeshott's Typology of the Medieval Sword"

I'm very interested in the illustration of the XVIIIc as well as the very last sword, the large XXII

I hope Albion reproduces those swords. Does anyone have a similar XVIIIc or XXII?

I am unaware of anyone that makes an XVIIIc at the moment Chris. Though I believe some will say that A&A's Schloss Erbach (sp?) sword could be considered one. As for the Type XXII I have no idea.

The reason I have an idea, albeit a small one, about the XVIIIc is that I would not mind getting one for myself at some point. Though a good XVIa would work for me as well.

I wish I could tell you more but that is all I have. Hopefully more knowledgeable members will chime in as I am interested as well.


Scott

Here are some pictures of the Albion catalog with Peter J's Illustrations. I sent a request into Mike and Peter hoping they fullfill the XVIIIc and the XXII illustrations... Considering they are Peter J's Illustrations and in the Albion Catalog, I think there is a good chance they will come to fruition.

If you could do us all a favor, and if you also have an interest, it would be greatly appreciated if you would show your enthusiasm by emailing Albion and making a request. Mike keeps track of all requests, and if there is enough demand, I know that will motivate them:

Please email Mike or "Albion" and request that they please go forward with the XXII and the XVIIIc illustrations in the Albion Swords catalog. This would also be a good time to make any other requests you might have:

quest@albionarmorers.com

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I let Albion know of my interest in an XVIIIc some time ago, an interest that was triggered by two of Peter's custom swords.
I posted pictures of one of them Chris in the thread where you were asking people about their favourite 2 handed swords.

If they do make an XVIIIc of those proportions then it is going to be a monster. It is as long as the XVIIIb next to it which became the Regent, except with a much broader blade.

Here is to hoping that Albion and Peter add these two swords to their list... These two are on my must have.

I'm happy people are getting the Vigil, but wow, I have totally got to have Peter's rendition of these two swords. I did get the Chevalier a few weeks ago. I think it is safe to say Albion has covered the X very thoroughly :)

The Illustrations of the XXII and the XVIIIc are perfect and should just go right on to the website for pre-order!!!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Alb...9838441137

Finally!!!

I meant XVIIIc above not XVIIc....

WOO HOOOO!!!!!!

Now all I need is the massive XXII !!

I preordered mine today:

Peter Johnsson's concept art for the Principe:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?...amp;ref=mf


The other XVIIIc option is:

Peter's concept sketch of the Alexandria XVIIIc:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6345600&id=109838441137


They are both very nice, but I chose the Principe.

Looking forward to the XXII as well!!

Linky no worky if you do not have a FB account. AARGH! :!:

Even better, Howie posted pictures along with a chance to preorder them in the Makers forum! To bad my budget as of this point is already spent for the year. :cry: I really like the Alexandria one. too.