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Thomas R.




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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 5:29 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wow, Oliver, at first look I thought your sword was an original one! Good work!
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J. Hargis




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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 5:58 am    Post subject: a new Albion Prince         Reply with quote

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




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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 6:01 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 6:07 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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

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Lin Robinson




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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 6:17 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 9:18 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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.

Jon


Nice one Mr. Hargis! If that is your sword pictured- very striking!
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Luka Borscak




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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 1:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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. Wink
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J. Hargis




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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 3:34 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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.

Jon


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

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PostPosted: Sun 07 Oct, 2012 3:40 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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Michel Pérusse




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PostPosted: Thu 11 Oct, 2012 8:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu 11 Oct, 2012 9:05 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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




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PostPosted: Fri 12 Oct, 2012 5:58 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri 12 Oct, 2012 7:21 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That schiavonesca sword is fantastic! Lovely proportions, finish, etc. Great to know about that part supplier as well!
-Sean

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John Giles




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PostPosted: Fri 12 Oct, 2012 11:39 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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




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PostPosted: Fri 12 Oct, 2012 11:39 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat 20 Oct, 2012 7:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I have this inbound from Christian Fletcher. Should be in my hands some time next week Big Grin




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PostPosted: Mon 22 Oct, 2012 10:49 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Just arrived: A&A Milanese Rapier and en-suite dagger! From the marketplace here. Better photos later, but for now it's useful to see these in-hand and together--something you won't find anywhere else online, as far as I can tell.


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Scott Kowalski




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PostPosted: Mon 22 Oct, 2012 6:39 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Matt Corbin wrote:
I have this inbound from Christian Fletcher. Should be in my hands some time next week Big Grin



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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PostPosted: Mon 22 Oct, 2012 7:46 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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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