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Garrett L. Hammonds
Location: Tennessee Joined: 24 May 2007
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 Posted: Sat 24 Nov, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: Albion squire viking sword |
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Hey, I was looking into buying a new sword and I was wondering If anyone knew if this was the right sword to buy?
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M. Eversberg II
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Anything Albion is worth it's weight in gold. Go for it!
I am assuming you want a Migration era weapon, right?
M.
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Mikko Kuusirati
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| Posted: Sat 24 Nov, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: Albion squire viking sword |
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| Garrett L. Hammonds wrote: | | Hey, I was looking into buying a new sword and I was wondering If anyone knew if this was the right sword to buy? |
Kinda depends on what you're looking for, I would say. If you're looking for an affordable yet high-quality Viking style semi-blunt sword, it's absolutely the right sword to buy; a Medieval longsword, not so much. 
"And sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is."
— Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum
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Einar Drønnesund
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I have that sword, and I'm very, very happy with it.
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Garrett L. Hammonds
Location: Tennessee Joined: 24 May 2007
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| Posted: Mon 26 Nov, 2007 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Yes a viking era, moderatly priced sword is what im looking for, I just wanted to know some opinions if this was the best one in that price range.
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M. Eversberg II
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| Posted: Mon 26 Nov, 2007 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Garrett L. Hammonds wrote: | | Yes a viking era, moderatly priced sword is what im looking for, I just wanted to know some opinions if this was the best one in that price range. |
Without a doubt. You cannot go wrong with Albion.
M.
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Geoff Wood
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| Garrett L. Hammonds wrote: | | Yes a viking era, moderatly priced sword is what im looking for, I just wanted to know some opinions if this was the best one in that price range. |
Yes, it is.
Geoff
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Allen Andrews
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I bought a Vladimir Cervenka Viking sword at that price point and in hind sight I wish I had bought the Albion.
" I would not snare even an orc with a falsehood. "
Faramir son of Denethor
Words to live by. (Yes, I know he's not a real person)
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M. Eversberg II
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Garrett, if you save a bit more you wouldn't go wrong with the Next Gen line of Migration pattern swords. (viking)
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Rob MacL.
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| Posted: Tue 27 Nov, 2007 9:11 am Post subject: |
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| M. Eversberg II wrote: | Garrett, if you save a bit more you wouldn't go wrong with the Next Gen line of Migration pattern swords. (viking)
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Another idea might be the Albion squire lines with the first gen fancy hilts available at http://www.viking-shield.com/ . I own a sharpened squire line "Vinland", and I have nothing but praise for it. They are about 80 bucks more than the plain squire line viking (more if you want them sharpened), but prettier, and mostly in stock for immediate shipping.
I would also add that, despite all of the suggestions that you spend more, if about $400 is your upper limit, the Albion Squire is probably definatly the best bet.
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