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J. Hargis
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 Posted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 5:58 am Post subject: a new Albion Prince |
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I recently received Albion's Prince. I requested a blue leather wrap which provides a nice contrast to the bronze pommel.
The Prince is properly named. It is well built, is an incredible feeling weapon, and a sight to behold as well.
review here:
http://www.myArmoury.com/review_alb_princesquire.html
Jon
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...ce-xvi.htm
Specifications
Total length: 39.25" (99.7 cm)
Blade length: 32.28" (82 cm)
Blade width: 2.25" (5.7 cm)
CoG: 4.75" (12 cm)
CoP: 20.5" (52.07 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 6.4 oz (1.09 kilos)
  
A poorly maintained weapon is likely to belong to an unsafe and careless fighter.
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Lloyd Winter
Location: Los Angeles Joined: 27 Aug 2011
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I'll second that on the Prince. I received mine last week. No chance for pics yet but it may be my favorite single handed sword to date.
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J. Hargis
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| Posted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: |
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| Lloyd Winter wrote: | | I'll second that on the Prince. I received mine last week. No chance for pics yet but it may be my favorite single handed sword to date. |
Indeed Mr. Winter, it's difficult to keep my guests hands off it.
Jon
A poorly maintained weapon is likely to belong to an unsafe and careless fighter.
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Lin Robinson
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I bought this Donnie Shearer-made Beak Nosed Ribbon hilt backsword from a fellow forumite. It is antiqued and looks great. The blade is marked with the running wolf trademark. Very impressive work and looks like a genuine antique. It also feels great in the hand.
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Jeremy V. Krause
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| Posted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 9:18 am Post subject: |
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| J. Hargis wrote: | | Lloyd Winter wrote: | | I'll second that on the Prince. I received mine last week. No chance for pics yet but it may be my favorite single handed sword to date. |
Indeed Mr. Winter, it's difficult to keep my guests hands off it.
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Nice one Mr. Hargis! If that is your sword pictured- very striking!
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Luka Borscak
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| Posted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Lin Robinson wrote: | | I bought this Donnie Shearer-made Beak Nosed Ribbon hilt backsword from a fellow forumite. It is antiqued and looks great. The blade is marked with the running wolf trademark. Very impressive work and looks like a genuine antique. It also feels great in the hand. |
I don't remember seeing this one for sale in the marketplace, I might have sold a few body organs to get it if I have seen it. 
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J. Hargis
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| Posted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | | J. Hargis wrote: | | Lloyd Winter wrote: | | I'll second that on the Prince. I received mine last week. No chance for pics yet but it may be my favorite single handed sword to date. |
Indeed Mr. Winter, it's difficult to keep my guests hands off it.
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Nice one Mr. Hargis! If that is your sword pictured- very striking! |
Mr. Krause:
Thank you. The blue wrapped Prince image is from Albion's site and is the same as mine, so I took the easy path. It's nice to know what you are going to get from a maker. The other images are from Albion as well.
Cheers, Jon
A poorly maintained weapon is likely to belong to an unsafe and careless fighter.
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Jeremy V. Krause
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| J. Hargis wrote: |
Thank you. The blue wrapped Prince image is from Albion's site and is the same as mine, so I took the easy path. It's nice to know what you are going to get from a maker. The other images are from Albion as well.
Cheers, Jon |
I've always liked the Prince, and the Squire as well- such classic designs.
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William Swiger
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Michel Pérusse
Location: Montreal Joined: 12 Mar 2007
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My latest acquisition is a Schiavonesca built on a Valiant-Armoury VA/Trim practical longsword blade, with fittings by Ernie at Yeshua's Sword (http://www.yeshuas-sword.com/), handle & wrap by me:
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William Swiger
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Michel - really like how this sword came out. I have been thinking of adding one to my collection for awhile.
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Terry Thompson
Location: Suburbs of Wash D.C. Joined: 17 Sep 2010
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Albion Vassal. Ebay purchase I couldn't pass up. Limited manufacture of 100? Gotta have it.
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Sean Flynt
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John Giles
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This is my last purchase. A beautiful rapier from Bruce Brookhart. Eddie Floyd hilt with a Del Tin blade. Sharp tip, but edges are not sharpened.
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Michel Pérusse
Location: Montreal Joined: 12 Mar 2007
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William and Sean: thank you for your kind words, for your appreciation, I am very glad you like it. Being a project I researched, elaborated and assembled myself, it means a lot.
Sean: happy to have shared Yeshua's Sword with you. I would not hesitate to recommend him, he is talented, dedicated and passionate about what he does. It was great to work with him.
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Matt Corbin
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I have this inbound from Christian Fletcher. Should be in my hands some time next week 
“This was the age of heroes, some legendary, some historical . . . the misty borderland of history where fact and legend mingle.”
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Sean Flynt
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Scott Kowalski
Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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| Matt Corbin wrote: | I have this inbound from Christian Fletcher. Should be in my hands some time next week
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That is a truly amazing looking sword Matt. Christian's work on the hilt is great as usual. I also think the blade looks good as well. Who made the blade? What are the stats on the sword as a whole? I look forward to hearing a review.
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J. Hargis
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Matt Corbin,
What a staggering piece! As gorgeous as they get.
I'm with Scott Kowalski here, do you have some numbers for us? Will a proper scabbard be forthcoming?
Thanks, Jon
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This is a 