Posts: 4,393 Location: Northern California
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 10:02 am
| Stephen Pearson wrote: |
Also, does anybody know which is the least popular model?
--Steve |
Well, looking at the results here so far, no one has ordered a Templar, a Ritter, a Prince, or a Count. Of course Albion sells to a whole bunch of people who don't hang out at this forum (more losers they).
It looks like I'm the only guy who has fallen under the spell of the Castellan. I'm a little surprised that the Landgraf is doing fairly well, as it has seemed to be a slighted Oakeshott type (even by him). But it is the only XVII on the market.
Posts: 1,717 Location: Buffalo, NY.
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 10:46 am
Regarding my choice of the Norman-- Yes, it would seem that there is competition for the Norman, Knight, and Templar- but really- is there? Yes, A&A makes a nice 12th C. sword. Angus Trim swords are wonderful in their primary thrust of handling and cutting ability, and it seems to me historical accuracy comes in at a close second. Del Tin swords are good heavy duty blades but here again historical accuracy does not seem the primary aim. I chose Albion to provide me with a historically accurate production sword of the highest caliber AND, heres the clincher for me. They use the historically recognized method of grip and tang assembly. I am not aware of another company that does this. I cannot afford to own ALL hand forged custom blades that I am intereted in- but the Next Gens' seem a beautiful compromise.
Posts: 288 Location: Finland
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 11:13 am
Viceroy and Sovereign. Popular choices it seems.
Posts: 500 Location: Austin, TX
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 11:16 am
Mike told me the Vinland has been very popular.
I'm a little surprised there aren't more orders for the Knight on the forum. I think the parabolic point is a very attractive feature and one almost unseen on this type of sword in the production market. Same goes for the Norman & Gaddhjalt. Nevertheless, many forumites might already have a Xa or XII in their collections.
I do believe that forumites are gravitating toward the models that are un- or under-represented in the production market, because, not to sound conceited, we have a better understanding of swords than the average customer. Also, we forumites are reserving these swords based on reputation and a concept sketch. A lot of potential customers understandably might not feel comfortable doing so until they can actually see the product.
I look at the NG line just like Jeremy K does, a great opportunity for me to build a collection of historically accurate swords for near-production money.
Brian M
Posts: 40 Location: Mt. Pocono, PA
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 11:57 am
I've got the Vinland on order. Toyed with the idea of getting the Sovereign, but haven't gotten around to it since I've got a couple of fountain pens to pay for.
Regards
Posts: 500 Location: Austin, TX
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 1:03 pm
A couple of WHAT to pay for?
Posts: 40 Location: Mt. Pocono, PA
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 5:51 pm
Brian,
Fountain pens!
You mean you don't have another collecting hobby that's just as expensive as buying swords. I don't know if the pen is mightier than the sword, but the damn things are every bit as costly and then some.
By the way, the new Caithness is a looker. Now I'll have to get one of them ordered.
Regards
Posts: 500 Location: Austin, TX
Wed 21 Jan, 2004 10:39 pm
I'm primarily a gun collector, so, yeah, I definitely have another expensive hobby. :p
Come on, tax return.....
Regards,
Brian M
Posts: 1,757 Location: Storvreta, Sweden
Thu 22 Jan, 2004 4:12 am
| Michael Smith wrote: |
I've got the Vinland on order. Toyed with the idea of getting the Sovereign, but haven't gotten around to it since I've got a couple of fountain pens to pay for.
Regards |
Mmmm...
...Like a Mont Blanc Meisterstück with fine point?
That is the only fountain pen of quality I have ever let myself afford, but I have had it, and used it for almost 20 years now :D
I´d just like to say:
It is great to read your reactions to, and questions about these new swords: a reward for dreams, plans and effort invested to see that there are people around who care and are dedicated.
Working on the swords these coming months will be one of the most enjoyable projects I´ve been involved in so far.
Thanks
Posts: 500 Location: Austin, TX
Fri 23 Jan, 2004 12:21 am
Yikes! A fountain pen would have to make me breakfast before I'd spend $10 on it. But that's me. :p
Posts: 4,194 Location: Northern VA,USA
Fri 23 Jan, 2004 8:04 am
| Brian M wrote: |
| Yikes! A fountain pen would have to make me breakfast before I'd spend $10 on it. But that's me. :p |
Yeah, but just think: Some E-bay shoppers would say the same thing about a sword. ;)
Posts: 144 Location: Wales, UK ,europe
Fri 23 Jan, 2004 10:09 am
Type XII. im sure i must be the only person who as ordered it.
Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Fri 23 Jan, 2004 10:11 am
| Lee Watts wrote: |
| Type XII. im sure i must be the only person who as ordered it. |
Ooo, now there's three type XII's.. did you order the Knight? I like that one quite a bit.
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