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Howard Waddell
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 Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:11 am Post subject: Introducing... The Fiore |
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I really like the waisted grip on this particular one...
Specifications
Overall length: 46.25" (117.5 cm)
Blade length: 36.5" (92.7 cm)
Blade width: 1.875" (4.76 cm)
CoG: 3.875" (9.8 cm)
CoP: 22" (55.9 cm)
Weight: 3 lbs 6.2 oz (1.5 kg)
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Joe Fults
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:18 am Post subject: |
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Nice lines.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Aaron J. Cergol
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:40 am Post subject: |
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this is the one sword that I have been waiting so long for as it fits my period exactly. I have to say that this was well worth thte wait. I guess I know what sword I'm buying soon 
I agree about the waisted look on the grip-just stellar. wow just everything about this sword makes me want to buy it.
thank you for producing (yet again) another beautiful sword.
Aaron
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Hugo Voisine
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Nice ! I'm sure this one handles great. 
« Que dites-vous ?... C'est inutile ?... Je le sais !
Mais on ne se bat pas dans l'espoir du succès !
Oh ! non, c'est bien plus beau lorsque c'est inutile ! »
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Pamela Muir
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Feeling smug, dancing for joy and singing a little Stevie Wonder, "Isn't she lovely, Isn't she wonderful!"
I've been waiting for this one for a long time. I've been feeling blue, but that changed dramatically a few minutes ago. Mine is being shipped today,
Mike, Aaron, Howy and all the rest at Albion, you know I love y'all! :-*
Pamela Muir
Founder/Lead Instructor
Academy of Chivalric Martial Arts
"I need a hero. I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night. He's gotta be strong, And he's gotta be fast, And he's gotta be fresh from the fight." ~Steinman/Pitchford
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Max von Bargen
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That's a beautiful piece. I've been waiting to see what this one looks like.
Speaking of XVas, any word on the Ringeck?
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Harlan Hastings
Industry Professional
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Max von Bargen wrote: | That's a beautiful piece. I've been waiting to see what this one looks like.
Speaking of XVas, any word on the Ringeck? |
Soon Max, very soon ........ 
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Derek Wassom
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome! Looks like I need to add another one to my list. 
Regards,
Derek Wassom
Luegisland Scholar
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Pamela Muir wrote: | Feeling smug, dancing for joy and singing a little Stevie Wonder, "Isn't she lovely, Isn't she wonderful!"
I've been waiting for this one for a long time. I've been feeling blue, but that changed dramatically a few minutes ago. Mine is being shipped today,
Mike, Aaron, Howy and all the rest at Albion, you know I love y'all! :-* |
Very very nice. Let us know more when you get it.  Happy for you.
As usual this one looks even better than the concept drawings and that is saying a lot since Peter's drawings are good drawings !
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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The new Fiore does have a simple elegance about it. I like it!
| Pamela Muir wrote: | | ... Mine is being shipped today, .... |
Congratulations, Pamela!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Gary Grzybek
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Now that's one fine looking sword. I agree that the waisted grip adds something really special. I'm especially loving this style grip since I got my Meyer
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Edward Hitchens
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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I've been anxious to see this one for several weeks now. Almost ordered one a few times. Very nice piece!!
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Micha Hofmann
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Harlan Hastings wrote: | | Max von Bargen wrote: | That's a beautiful piece. I've been waiting to see what this one looks like.
Speaking of XVas, any word on the Ringeck? |
Soon Max, very soon ........ |
That is something I really wanted to hear.
The fiore looks nice, though ( How could an XVa by Albion look bad? )
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Joey Marmorato
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| Posted: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Micha Hofmann wrote: | | Harlan Hastings wrote: | | Max von Bargen wrote: | That's a beautiful piece. I've been waiting to see what this one looks like.
Speaking of XVas, any word on the Ringeck? |
Soon Max, very soon ........ |
That is something I really wanted to hear. |
Me too...
ARMA Free Scholar
Study Group Coordinator
ARMA Atlanta
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Jonathan Blair
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Yes, it looks lovely, but I'm holding out for the Ringeck too. That, and the need to sell some things to afford a new sword.
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword." - The Lord Jesus Christ, from The Gospel According to Saint Matthew, chapter x, verse 34, Authorized Version of 1611
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Jeremiah Swanger
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As-is, I still think the Talhoffer is the best hilt setup for this blade, with its stark, linear lines.
Still, this is a beautiful sword, and I would really enjoy seeing this hilt set-up on any future XVIIIa's and XVIIIc's... *hint, hint*
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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