Just recieved a long, white box from the fine fellows at Albion, and all I can say is WOW!!!!

For myself came the Squire, with dark blued furniture and dark blue grip, and in the same box, I also recieved the Baron with the same options for my friend Karl Eide.

I'm still awaiting the Sempach. I'm sure it will arrive shortly.


The swords are just wonderful to behold. They arent perfect, like the midrib on the squire isnt perfectly aligned with the center of the fuller, but its minor, and almost adds to the beuty and kinda states that the sword is hand made. I couldnt be happier with it. When I picked it up, I couldnt believe how light it felt, and believe me, its one QUICK sword.

I'll have to get me some scales, because I almost cant believe that the Baron can be 3lbs 11oz. It feels even lighter than any 3 lbs sword i have held, even from quality makers, and the Baron is 11oz heavier. I'm starting to believe Peter Johnsson might be on to something with all his talk about mass distribution. ;)

I also found that the Squire feels even quicker when I wear a thick leather glove. My grip feels stronger, more secure somhow.

I also have to praise Howard and mike at Albion for excellent service. They answered all emails and PM's quick and to the point, and all my wishes were seen to. That, combined with the frankly astonishingly good swords they delivered, guarantees that this is not the last time I'll be getting an Albion. I'm already starting to plan ahead. Hmmm... the Regent DOES look tempting...

I just wonder what that was for sound i hear when i was outdoors,
wolfpack? or someone who got a new sword? now i know, Congratulations Einar! :D

Einar,
Congrats on a fine sword! There are just too many great swords at Albion for me to pick just one.
Is Karl making the switch to European swords? If so then another convert away from the Katanas!! :)

Best regards,
Ryan

Perhaps another trip to London combined with that incredible Baron will be enough to push him over the edge. :evil:
I will be interested to hear your observations about the Sempach when it arrives as I am considering that as my next purchase. Actually I would like the entire NextGen lineup as my next ... :cry: