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W. Patrick McGuigan
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Here are some pics of my Albion Squire. This has got to be my favorite sword I own right now.
 
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Kenneth Enroth
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That is a striking sword. The fit and finish is so perfectly executed..
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W. Patrick McGuigan
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One more:
That one posted a little smaller than I wanted. Sorry.
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David Stokes
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Gorgeous! The Fit and finish on the next gens never cease to amaze me. Excallant choice on the grip color. What color is that by the way?
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Patrick Kelly
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Nice sword W. Congrats.
This one is a very nicely proportioned sword. It's definetly on my list.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Björn Hellqvist
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Sweet! I would go for a slightly more spatulate point, myself, but wouldn't mind picking it up if someone threw that one at me.
My sword site
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W. Patrick McGuigan
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| Posted: Sun 15 Aug, 2004 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the comments everyone!
David, the grip color is oxblood. 
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Joe Fults
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It, like all its siblings is very nice.
I would love to get a chance to cut with one someday.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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S. Bjelke
Location: Norway Joined: 19 Apr 2004
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Yuo got to love that pommel!!!!! 
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Jay Barron
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Thanks to Harlan and Alan, I got to handle the squire (among other Albion swords) at the Sterling Renaissance Faire earlier this summer. Those swords really put into perspective just how far Albion has brought the production sword business. They were absolutely wonderful to look at and handle. Congratulations on the squire. It is one hell of a sword. I was partucularly impressed by the handling differences between the prince and squire despite both swords having the same blade.
Constant and true.
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Mike Fletcher
Location: Auburn, CA USA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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| Jay Barron wrote: | | ...I was partucularly impressed by the handling differences between the prince and squire despite both swords having the same blade. |
Hey Jay,
Could you elaborate a little further please?
Thanks,
Mike
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Jay Barron
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| Mike Fletcher wrote: | | Jay Barron wrote: | | ...I was partucularly impressed by the handling differences between the prince and squire despite both swords having the same blade. |
Hey Jay,
Could you elaborate a little further please?
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Well, from what I remember, the prince felt a bit livelier and quicker in the hand, more of a finesse weapon. The squire felt like it balanced further out, more of a hard hitter. If I were living back in the day and had to go into battle with one of these two swords, I'd probably opt for the squire. If I were having a sword and buckler duel, on the other hand, I'd use the prince. They both felt great but each had their own personality if you will.
Constant and true.
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Mike Fletcher
Location: Auburn, CA USA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Thanks Jay. Very interesting how small changes can make perceptible differences.
Regards,
Mike
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