This is a sweet sword!

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more here:

http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...rs-xva.htm

Specifications
Overall length: 37.31" (94.77 cm)
Blade length: 30.625" (77.79 cm)
Blade width: 2.19" (5.56 cm)
CoG: 3.375" (8.57 cm)
CoP: 17.25" (43.82 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 10 oz (1.19 kilos)

Best,

Howy

I like this a lot. I was unsure about the cross from the concept drawing, but in three dimensions it really shines.

I am looking forward to the specs - this must be a very, very fast sword in hand. It looks to be a fairly dedicated thrusting sword - Peter?

Thanks again. It is great to see all of these models coming together so close together. I think some folk's Christmas lists are going to be very difficult to write this year. :)

I realy like the Poitiers no-nonsens "warrior for the working day" look which to me gives the sword an austere beauty. Despite it's apparent size (it looks as long as the Ritter to judge by the photos) the shape of the blade gives it a sleek and nimble look. I do look forward to handling this one together with a buckler.

Christmas sure is coming early for some of us this year :D

Cheers
Daniel

The Poitiers is a thusting sword, yes. *But* as is the case with these XV swords, they can be very good cutters as well. They are more sensitive for the placing of the cut, but when you get a clean hit, they will cut the target with frightening ease.
Think of these swords in their setting: conflict between combattants normally wearing substantial armour of various types. The thrust is going to be the most effortless and efficient attack, but you still need a good cutting performance.
They are not rapiers, but C&T swords with an emphasis on the thrust.

It is very quick in handling.

Nice! Based on the drawing, I expected it to be more like A.462 in the Wallace Collection. Looking at the original sword versus the concept, I think I had it wrong in my head. The concept sketch isn't as much like A.462 as I thought.

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I like it. :)

Would you take a look at that tip?? Scary....... :eek:

This really has the look of a fighting sword, the one you would expect on the battlefield. Great work Albion!!!

Wow! Great work! I wasn't too fond of the concept drawing but seeing it in steel now...I'm blown away. I love that guard... The XV's are coming in very nicely, and man, would I hate to be on the recieving end of one of those. :eek:

That's a real nice blade :D

I'm crossing my fingers that you guys do a version with a scent stopper pommel :cool:

Very nice and matter of fact in appearance.

I like that a lot and I didn't think I would. I love the shape and proportion of the pommel in relation to the rest of the sword.

Hey Guys,

I'll be getting the stats for this one to Howy first thing Monday morning. The grip was still slightly wet at the end of the day on Friday, so I wasn't able to handle this sword much, so there were no stats taken. I'm sure Howy will post them as soon as I'm finished.

This is a mean little sword though, I was up in the air about it (not really into single hand swords too much), but this one is nasty. :)

An important stat from the Albion site: "This sword is offered in a limited edition of only 100 collectible swords worldwide."
A Very limited edition! I wonder why so few?

The Poitiers came out very nice! Almost makes me wish I hadn't changed my order to a Fiore. I echo Steve's question on why only 100 are being made. :?:

Ted

I love the look of this sword, and am glad that Albion has not forgotten the cut, even if it is an XV. I look forward to purchasing it, provided they all aren't snapped up before I can get my hands on it.