Thank you Nathan, I'm glad you like it. After seeing it in "real life" and handling it, I can recommend it sincerely. I really, really like it, aesthetically and handling-wise.

Jean: Thank you. The one I got is actually the 11006 model but with the handle from the 11005 (the one at KoA). Lutel did the handle swap at my request. The 11006 sports a different -and longer- blade and, of course, a different guard. I always thought that the 11006 would benefit from being fitted with the 11005's handle. I think i was right. After you "recuperate" from the Dresden acquisition, yield to temptation!

I'll try and post my first impressions with pictures on a separate thread.

here are some pics from my diy project. its a german executioner sword late 17 century.
a similar is in the kriminalmuseum in rothenburg ob der tauber, germany.
i worked nearly one month on the sword.all parts are made by hand! the blade is carbon steel c75.

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Wow, Oliver, at first look I thought your sword was an original one! Good work!

I recently received Albion's Prince. I requested a blue leather wrap which provides a nice contrast to the bronze pommel.
The Prince is properly named. It is well built, is an incredible feeling weapon, and a sight to behold as well.
review here:
http://www.myArmoury.com/review_alb_princesquire.html

Jon

http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...ce-xvi.htm
Specifications
Total length: 39.25" (99.7 cm)
Blade length: 32.28" (82 cm)
Blade width: 2.25" (5.7 cm)
CoG: 4.75" (12 cm)
CoP: 20.5" (52.07 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 6.4 oz (1.09 kilos)

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I'll second that on the Prince. I received mine last week. No chance for pics yet but it may be my favorite single handed sword to date.

I bought this Donnie Shearer-made Beak Nosed Ribbon hilt backsword from a fellow forumite. It is antiqued and looks great. The blade is marked with the running wolf trademark. Very impressive work and looks like a genuine antique. It also feels great in the hand.

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My latest acquisition is a Schiavonesca built on a Valiant-Armoury VA/Trim practical longsword blade, with fittings by Ernie at Yeshua's Sword (http://www.yeshuas-sword.com/), handle & wrap by me:

Michel - really like how this sword came out. I have been thinking of adding one to my collection for awhile.

Albion Vassal. Ebay purchase I couldn't pass up. Limited manufacture of 100? Gotta have it.
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That schiavonesca sword is fantastic! Lovely proportions, finish, etc. Great to know about that part supplier as well!

This is my last purchase. A beautiful rapier from Bruce Brookhart. Eddie Floyd hilt with a Del Tin blade. Sharp tip, but edges are not sharpened.

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William and Sean: thank you for your kind words, for your appreciation, I am very glad you like it. Being a project I researched, elaborated and assembled myself, it means a lot.
Sean: happy to have shared Yeshua's Sword with you. I would not hesitate to recommend him, he is talented, dedicated and passionate about what he does. It was great to work with him.

I have this inbound from Christian Fletcher. Should be in my hands some time next week :D

Just arrived: A&A Milanese Rapier and en-suite dagger! From the marketplace here. Better photos later, but for now it's useful to see these in-hand and together--something you won't find anywhere else online, as far as I can tell.

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