I was having a photo session with a couple of new review samples and I thought I'd take a few group shots of my collection, as it now exists.

Single-handers
L to R: Albion Jarl (Geibig Type 4), Peter Johnsson Type X, Vince Evans Type X, Albion Knight (Type XII).(reversed in second photo
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Long-swords
L to R: Albion's Baron, Sempach, and Regent.
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That's pretty cool to see 'em side-by-side like that. It gives a better feel for their overall proportions.

Mighty nice patrick. :)

an admirable collection, Patrick. I see a fairly tight theme in style among the single handers (the viking piece aside); it looks like you very clearly know what you like :)

not to steal any thunder from a review at a later date (if you wouldn't mind PMing me if it would be a spoiler) but i would like to know your impressions of the Knight - I've been eyeing that one up lately as I am looking for a low-frills cutting tool for my next piece. In particular, your impressions of feel in hand (how quickly does it start/stop) and how forgiving in use do you think it would be? Also, looking at the PJ and the VE, the Knight looks like it has a significantly longer grip, perhaps enough to get a second hand comfortably around if need be?

Thanks for the council and the pics!

I tell ya, that Vince Evans Type X is still breath taking, bud!

nice spread!

Patrick;

NICE toys! Great collection you have there! Very cool... I fell in love with the Regent while playing with Nathan's... got to get one of those, one of these days... Yup, one of these days!

Gordon

Patrick -

I love your taste in swords.

Jason, Patrick, thanks for clearing up the grip length question - the angle in the pictures got to me.

Also, I was just thinking, I know Howy loves his Knight and would have nothing but praise for it, and he's probably spent more time with it than most. So, I was wondering his thoughts on how it handles and if he's cut with it, how forgiving a sword it is?

and Patrick, true the collection may not be as large as it used to be, but I would gladly take quality over quantity any day. Even better is knowing that each and every piece is exactly what you want.

Thanks again! (and sorry again for filling your PM box. . .)

Very nice Patrick - you do like those fullers don't you?

Gordon

Hi Patrick,
Though I also love your taste it seems you take a bit of a chronological leap in your longswords between the Sempach and the Regent.
If you don't mind my observation- you need a Duke as well. Hey! I can live my collecting aims vicarously through yours right?
I have not moved onto the longswords yet however as I need more High Middle Age single handers.
I'm waiting on the Reeve. . . As well as a nice kite shield from Mercenaries Tailor.
Jeremy

Excellent collection Patrick!