Definitely the heat treat was my favorite too. I always thought there was a cord under wrap and then an overwrap while drying. Now please correct me if I'm wrong here, but is it just leather with a cord overwrap for texture or did I miss something? When I do my wraps I apply a little glue to the grip, do a thin hemp cord wrap, cover with leather, and do a cord over wrap with a thinner cord used under the leather. All in all though it was nice to see how they do it. I'd of liked it to be just a little longer but hey, I'm happy.

Thank technology for DVR. I watched it a few times. I thought that they did a great job for the time alloted and would love to see the unedited version. It made me appreciate ( a little bit more than before) the artistry of the folks at Albion and other quality cutlers. W

If you're like me and never turn your TV on, then here's the Albion segment on YouTube. (Ah, YouTube, is there nothing I can't find on you?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTg0Oc0mQy4

In case anyone is slightly confused, Bill's YouTube link is of the Canadian version, with a female narrator and, I think, very slightly different script (she seems to prefer more puns and colloquialisms ;)). It's identical otherwise, I believe.

Although they did mention several times the intent to recreate the original, I wish there had been at least one shot of research on antiques; although, for the next gen line, it wouldn't have made much sense since most of the models are not based on one single sword. Other than that I thought it was as good as the format allowed and fun to watch : )
-GLL

Bill thanks for posting the youtube link. I could not figure out my Tivo :lol: so you gave me the opportunity to watch the video. I was under the impression that there was cord in between the wood grip core and the leather wrap also. Then again I've never taken apart any of my Albions. I could see this show increasing the demand for Albion's swords which is good for us collectors in the long run. They sure made assembling the hilt look smooth and easy. If it was a video of me doing it there would be a looong outtake reel of me getting pissed off and cursing and starting over after I screwed something up! :D

Thanks for posting the link.

I originally thought the fullers wer ground by hand, so i am wondering a little why they have difficulties in transition from the fuller to a diamond shaped blade end, perhaps it is just why they don´t do it by hand.

Here is a link to the british(?) version at stage6.

Enjoy!

That machine they use for cutting out a nearly finished blade from a piece of steel in about an hour?

Yeah, I want one of those.

Soooo badly.

For serious.