Hello
I just got my new Machiavelli,and it is wonderous:-) But the pommel seems kindof naked. I thought I might glue some, carved, natural ruby flowers and silvered settings into the pommel? Whats your call?And what kind of glue would be best?

Thanks in advance

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I'm kinda a no frills type so I'd say leave her as is. What's your take on the sword? Handling? I've eyed this one for a side sword.

Hello
Its the smoothest/fastest sword I`ve owned to date.I believe nobody would be disappointed in one....but I could be wrong :-)

Albion makes the best type XIX swords. The only thing against them is a characteristic of all XIX's -- a narrow and persnickety COP.

As for the pommel decoration, I like it both ways. It might by a good idea to make that decoration removable, as it may make it less desirable for resale.

Without. All the way.

I think the design looks nice, so if you're comfortable modifying your sword, you could do it.

Like others, I'm not one for modifying my swords - I like them as-is from the maker. I'd also think about how it might affect resale value.

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thats why I was thinking,glue. I can allways buff it out later.

I think the design is nice, but I would leave the sword as is.

Like Ken, I prefer it simple

Simple = elegant

Although it looks great, I believe in less is more. Simplicity can withstand the test of time a little better.

I'm going to buck the trend (and go against my normal inclination toward simplicity) and say do it. Like you said, you can likely buff it out later, and I definitely could see a well-to-do mercenary in Italy wanting to bling up his piece a bit. That said, if you don't do it now, you can always do it later...

Acetone cuts cyanoacrylate. If it were me to do, I would set it in a silver /stainless or platinum tray/dish and glue or solder that base. A step further with a rope of wire (even to contrast with gold). Very Romeo & Juliet.

Otherwise plain but the sword (to me) seems too mechanically clean as far as the hilt goes and somehow I more like the Gallowglass hilt on this blade. I guess what I really like is the #135 A&A look.

Cheers

GC

I'd say go for it.

The modern taste is for simplicity, but the Machiavelli, to me, takes this a little too far in the pommel. The fingerguards and the fullers and the hilt work have a sort of elegance that the plain disk of the pommel seems off from.

Just make sure you can undo it if it turns out bad.

I'm tossed both ways..with and without. I sort of think a jewelled pommel would need *more* than just that to "balance" out the sword. Maybe rather than jewels, some engraving on pommel and the guard ? Is it a peened pommel ? If not..maybe you could get a different pommel and jazz that up ? That way you could have it both ways ? Do you plan on *using* the sword ? I'm not sure glue would stand the stresses if you do ?

I say go for it. IMO it definitely looks better with the rubies, and they complement the grip very well too. I'd see if superglue worked before going to anything more heavy duty.

i like it better with it complements the rest of the sword well without being to flashy but i would use something that can be taken off later without leaving residue if you plan on selling it. if you plan on keeping it go for it

I would vote without, looks great as is.

Any chance for some additional pictures? The Albion XIX blades are so darn nice but seems like not too many around and would love to see some additional pics.

I like it. Modern swords are often far too plain. Our ancestor's would likely look at all of our bare steel and brown/black leather and see missed opportunities. I've found Gorilla Glue to work well for this type of thing.