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James King





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PostPosted: Tue 25 May, 2004 1:39 pm    Post subject: Albion Next Gen Norman Arrives.         Reply with quote

I will post a review later, A few pics for now (love this sword).


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W. Patrick McGuigan




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PostPosted: Tue 25 May, 2004 1:48 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Looks very nice! I like the grip color. Congratulations! Big Grin
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Joe Fults




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PostPosted: Tue 25 May, 2004 7:25 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Blade seems very cleanly executed.
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Joel Whitmore




Location: Simmesport, LA
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PostPosted: Tue 25 May, 2004 7:32 pm    Post subject: Beautiful Sword!\ James!         Reply with quote

I have been eyeing this sword since its inception. I am thinking about this word as a present for my brother who is working on his PhD in medieval history. I would like to get it for him as a graduation present with Latin inscriptions on the pommel and cross and perhaps the school crest ( Geaux Tigers!). I think this sword would lend itself perfectly to engraving. Very nice choice James.



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Brian M




Location: Austin, TX
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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 12:18 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Beautiful sword. If only I had unlimited money.

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Gary Grzybek




Location: Stillwater N.J.
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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 4:38 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

WOW Eek!

For a more simplistic design is has nice overall lines.

Is this the "campaign brown grip"?

Sometimes it looks good and sometimes it doesn't. In this case it looks great.

congratulations!

Gary Grzybek
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Jeremy V. Krause




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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 5:15 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello James,
Ah! A fellow Norman owner. Well met and Congratulations! I also opted for the light brown grip. I trust by your sword choice that you are also a devotee of the high middle ages. What else is in your collection? Jeremy
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Timothy Gulics




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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 7:22 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I was thinking of getting one of these. I don't have any European-styled single-handers and I love the simple design. Hmm...

Awesome sword Happy

The sword is my companion.
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James King





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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 2:29 pm    Post subject: comparing         Reply with quote

To be honest, I realy wasn't crazy about the Norman when it was first released(partly because I wasn't too interested in that period).I decided to add one "cruciform" sword to my collection.I originaly decided on the templar, but since it isn't coming out until June....well you know how that goes.I also wanted a sword that would be a good representative of the broadest period of time, both swords are very typical High medieval swords,but I believe the Norman would have been in use earlier circa 1000 A.D. (the Templar "looks" more 12 century) and would have been in use as late as 1300 A.D.While I was brooding over which to purchase I spent alot od time researching the High Medieval period(and playing Medieval Total War).I Love this period,the mail,the swords,the crusades etc.It is often said that pictures simply do not do something justice ,in this case it is very true.This sword is sooo simple but sooo perfect.Pic of Norman and Gotland...both 11 century but very different swords.


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James King





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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 2:35 pm    Post subject: collection         Reply with quote

Jeremy V. Krause wrote:
Hello James,
Ah! A fellow Norman owner. Well met and Congratulations! I also opted for the light brown grip. I trust by your sword choice that you are also a devotee of the high middle ages. What else is in your collection? Jeremy
I am now a rabid devotee of the High middle ages! As far as my collection goes...first gen...2 Letenes..early spatha..koln spatha...kraghulebog sword....late spatha...Next gen....clontarf...vinland...gotland...norman..on order...huscarl and probably the Templar and or knight.


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Timothy Gulics




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PostPosted: Wed 26 May, 2004 5:29 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Ah, the Gotland! I just ordered one of those with a custom grip color... mmm... can't wait for that one to come.

It is getting more difficult to refuse the Norman's charms, but I think I will hold off until Albion offers a sale that applies to the Norm. Whenever that may be. Wink

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