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Howard Waddell
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Richard Gessman
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I've been excited about this one ever since I first saw the concept drawing, it's good to see it turned out so well. But then, all your swords turn out well. 
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Grayson C.
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Very lovely!
Could I request a shot of the gaurd from the side? It's rather difficult to see the intricacies looking at the sword front the front, and I'd really like to see them.
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Tim Lison
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Another victory from Albion! This sword looks great in the photos. You guys sure have been busy lately....
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Bruno Giordan
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Machiavellica ...in toto
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M. Eversberg II
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Not my period in time but :O
M.
This space for rent or lease.
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D. Rosen
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Unbelievably beautiful....
.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords?
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Shawn Henthorn
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Screams like a school girl*....been waiting on this one...good thing I have a new job
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Anders Backlund
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Yet another awesome sword I want but cannot afford. 
EDIT: Dear God! I just realised, the Burgundian is going to leave my economy in ruins! I'm already sorely tempted to sell my family to afford a Kingsmaker, and the concept for the Burgundian looks like a Kingsmaker that has been specifically re-designed with my personal taste in mind! 
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Joey Marmorato
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.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords? |
Seconded....
congratulations, Albion. Now my choice of which of your swords to buy next is even more difficult. Very gorgeous sword.
ARMA Free Scholar
Study Group Coordinator
ARMA Atlanta
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Mikko Kuusirati
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Hoo boy! Not my favorite type or style, and it still takes the ol' breath away... Those simple incised lines really do add quite a lot to its visual appeal.
"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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George Hill
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How do you do the lines? While it's still in the big machine or after?
To abandon your shield is the basest of crimes. - --Tacitus on Germania
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Pierre T.
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| D. Rosen wrote: | Unbelievably beautiful....
.....It brings up that age old argument of what's more important; college or swords? |
College. It helps getting a good job and and that helps to better afford expensive hobbies
To get back on topic, this is a very visually appealing sword - the hilt offers protection for people using the ricasso, without becoming overly complex.
Pierre
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Howard Waddell
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| Grayson C. wrote: | Very lovely!
Could I request a shot of the gaurd from the side? It's rather difficult to see the intricacies looking at the sword front the front, and I'd really like to see them. |
Hey Grayson!
Hope these answer your questions:
Best
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
Last edited by Howard Waddell on Tue 08 Jan, 2008 4:57 am; edited 1 time in total
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Howard Waddell
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| George Hill wrote: | | How do you do the lines? While it's still in the big machine or after? |
Hey George!
Thanks to the programming skills of Steve Fisher, we do the engravings as a part of the blade blank, prior to grinding. It makes things more complex for Joe and the other grinding staff, but the end result is better.
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Posted: Tue 08 Jan, 2008 5:16 am Post subject: |
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| Howard Waddell wrote: | | Grayson C. wrote: | Very lovely!
Could I request a shot of the gaurd from the side? It's rather difficult to see the intricacies looking at the sword front the front, and I'd really like to see them. |
Hey Grayson!
Hope these answer your questions:
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Howy |
Oh, I would suggest having this pic on the web site pics of this sword as it looks much more interesting and TEMPTING viewed from this angle: The other pics are O.K. but don't really give a clear idea of the way the guard is put together.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Howard Waddell
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Oh, I would suggest having this pic on the web site pics of this sword as it looks much more interesting and TEMPTING viewed from this angle: The other pics are O.K. but don't really give a clear idea of the way the guard is put together. |
Hey Jean!
Actually, they are (on the photos page)! I put them there before I posted them here.
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...photos.htm
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Jason Elrod
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I absolutely love this sword though I have to say that my favorite part is the Pommel. Awesome. This sword has moved up into my top 3 to own. Great job.
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M. Eversberg II
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I have to say that this sword has the strangest looking hilt I have ever seen.
M.
This space for rent or lease.
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Mikko Kuusirati
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| M. Eversberg II wrote: | I have to say that this sword has the strangest looking hilt I have ever seen.
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The square-ish guard is uncommon, indeed, but not unheard of historically and, in my opinion, very attractive. I think it adds a lot of real character to the design, a nice change of pace from the standard fare.
"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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This is a standard topic
