| Author |
Message |
|
Howard Waddell
Industry Professional
|
 Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 10:03 am Post subject: A Short Contest |
 |
|
Here are a few photos of one of the many new sword blades currently in development - this one a heretofore "unannounced" NextGen project: The Vigil.
Like the Munich and Oakeshott blades, this one is *very close* to a certain sword.
The first person to correctly guess the identity of the original sword (and post it here) wins an Albion baseball cap!
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
|
|
   |
 |
|
Tim May
|
| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: Re: A Short Contest |
|
|
| Howard Waddell wrote: | Here are a few photos of one of the many new sword blades currently in development - this one a heretofore "unannounced" NextGen project: The Vigil.
The first person to correctly guess the identity of the original sword (and post it here) wins an Albion baseball cap!
Best,
Howy |
Hey Howy, I'd guess it's the type X double fullered in the British Museum that Patrick Kelly had Vince Evans do a repro on in the myArmoury reviews page. Looks great regardless!
Edit: Sorry copied the pictures too
|
|
|
|
|
Roger Hooper
|
| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
Never mind - I overlooked the part about it's being close to an original sword. But it does look a lot like the original
single-fullered sword in Records (the Philip IV type XIV) that inspired the Albion Sovereign
Unfortunately, I don't have Records in front of me. It also reminds me of another type XIV in that book, the double -fullered one with a drawing with extensive measurements and a weight of over 2kg (boat anchor!). I think it has a type I1 pommel. But I can't remember the "records" number.
|
|
|
|
|
Dan Dickinson
Industry Professional
|
| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 11:24 am Post subject: |
|
|
Looks like Tim wins the prize.....looks great Howy...I've been waiting for this one for months....too bad I had to log on about an hour too late,
The river witham sword is one of my absolute favorites....and in case there's a prize for clarification....It's X.15 in records 
Dan
Last edited by Dan Dickinson on Wed 23 Apr, 2008 11:29 am; edited 1 time in total
|
|
|
|
|
Russ Thomas
Industry Professional
|
| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 11:27 am Post subject: sword blade ..... |
|
|
Hi Howard,
I am not a 'sword' man but , I would suggest that it is a copy of a sword in the Royal Armouries ? ca. 1300 +/- 20 years. I have admired the R.A. example many times, it is exquisite. especially with that little swell before the quillon. Typology I think is a type XIV ? Down curved quillons with a facetted pommel ? There is an almost identical sword in the Cleveland Museum too.
It is a beautiful blade, and if it is the sword that I am thinking of, it will be an absolute stunner ! 
Regards,
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
|
|
|
|
|
|
Howard Waddell
Industry Professional
|
| Posted: Thu 24 Apr, 2008 5:22 am Post subject: Re: A Short Contest |
|
|
| Tim May wrote: | | Howard Waddell wrote: | Here are a few photos of one of the many new sword blades currently in development - this one a heretofore "unannounced" NextGen project: The Vigil.
The first person to correctly guess the identity of the original sword (and post it here) wins an Albion baseball cap!
Best,
Howy |
Hey Howy, I'd guess it's the type X double fullered in the British Museum that Patrick Kelly had Vince Evans do a repro on in the myArmoury reviews page. Looks great regardless!
Edit: Sorry copied the pictures too |
Hey Tim!
You are the winner (and quick, too!)
PM me with your address and we'll send you an Albion hat!
Thanks to everyone for your input!
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
Howard Waddell
Industry Professional
|
| Posted: Thu 24 Apr, 2008 5:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Dan Dickinson wrote: | Looks like Tim wins the prize.....looks great Howy...I've been waiting for this one for months....too bad I had to log on about an hour too late,
The river witham sword is one of my absolute favorites....and in case there's a prize for clarification....It's X.15 in records
Dan |
Hey Dan!
Your Oakeshott citation is right on the money - PM with your address and we'll also send you a hat!
Thanks,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
|
|
|
|
|
Russ Thomas
Industry Professional
|
| Posted: Thu 24 Apr, 2008 5:31 am Post subject: |
|
|
Hi Folks,
I just realised, the R.A example that I mentioned is only a single fullered blade,  though very similar in form. Oops!
Regards,
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
|
|
|
|
|
David McElrea
|
| Posted: Thu 24 Apr, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Howie,
I am very excited about this sword-- it is my personal favorite from Records. Can you say anything about when it is due to hit the market etc?
Thanks,
David
|
|
|
|
|
|
Howard Waddell
Industry Professional
|
| Posted: Fri 25 Apr, 2008 4:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
| David McElrea wrote: | Howie,
I am very excited about this sword-- it is my personal favorite from Records. Can you say anything about when it is due to hit the market etc?
Thanks,
David |
Hey David!
I don't have a projected release date at this point. The blade is done, but has to be heat-treated and ground, and then sent to Peter for approval and carving of the hilt waxes. Peter has a long list of projects and very little available time.
Once the hilt components are complete, we will make a formal announcement and open it up for orders.
Obviously, we'll keep you posted!
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
|
|
|
|
|
David McElrea
|
| Posted: Fri 25 Apr, 2008 7:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks very much Howie. You guys are the best!
David
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeremy V. Krause
|
| Posted: Fri 25 Apr, 2008 9:51 am Post subject: |
|
|
Excellent choice Howie!
And to think I was afraid you guys were scaling back your production of High Middle Age swords in favor of later examples! Great, great choice!
Jeremy
Last edited by Jeremy V. Krause on Fri 25 Apr, 2008 12:17 pm; edited 1 time in total
|
|
|
|
|
|
Travis C.
|
| Posted: Fri 25 Apr, 2008 9:59 am Post subject: The Vigil |
|
|
|
Beautiful blade! How long is the blade? ??
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This is a standard topic