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Casey Bartley




Location: Wichita, KS
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PostPosted: Thu 27 Jan, 2005 12:35 am    Post subject: Viceroy         Reply with quote

Just talked to Albion today and my Viceroy will be coming next week. Grip is in oxblood and hilt is blued. I will post pics as soon as I can.
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Gary Grzybek




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PostPosted: Thu 27 Jan, 2005 1:17 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Looking foward to seeing yours. I'm very curious to see how the blueing turns out Big Grin


Your going to love the Viceroy, trust me Cool

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Thomas Jason




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PostPosted: Thu 27 Jan, 2005 1:28 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Mine is Blackened.

It really, really takes this blade to the next level IMHO.

Gary: Can't wait until you hold that round-table.
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Gary Grzybek




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PostPosted: Thu 27 Jan, 2005 2:48 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thomas Jason wrote:
Mine is Blackened.

It really, really takes this blade to the next level IMHO.

Gary: Can't wait until you hold that round-table.




Oh no...another Viceroy in Joisey! Surprised

And I wanted to be the only one Cry


I'm trying for late May on that round table. I think we'll have a real nice turn out Big Grin

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Casey Bartley




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PostPosted: Fri 28 Jan, 2005 10:10 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I just talked to them on the phone this morning, and should be shipped either today or Monday. I am now getting very excited. Hopefully it went out today so I get to play with it early next week. Big Grin
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Casey Bartley




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PostPosted: Tue 08 Feb, 2005 8:10 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Got the Viceroy today, I will take some quick pics and post them tonight. All I can say is WOW!
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Casey Bartley




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 12:15 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Here are some hasty pics of the viceroy. This is a wonderful blade, but I must say the hilt components grab my eye the most. They are just absolutely gorgeous. The blade itself is very impressive and its complex geometry is very interesting. It is indeed on the heavy side, but balanced very well and so far seems to handle very nicely.


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Alex Oster




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 5:40 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

COOL BEANS!

You are right on by saying it's been taken to the next level.

Fabulous

The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
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Gary Grzybek




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 1:12 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Oh, that's real perty Eek!

Heavy? naaaaa... a sword fit for the battle field Big Grin

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M. Taylor




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 4:08 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That bluing is marvelous. If I could ever afford one, I'd have it blued. It really works well with that pommel.
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Jonathon Janusz





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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 4:53 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

i'm not normally one for blued/blackened fittings, but that is breathtaking. it really makes the complex lines of this hilt "pop", not to mention underscoring this weapon's imposing presence. there's no mistaking the grim business feel of it in hand.

a war sword's war sword with late period sophistication looming clear and true; i like.
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Steve Grisetti




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 6:07 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I agree - the blued fittings add a lot to this design.
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Thomas Jason




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 6:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Mine looks the same, but with a Dark Plum leather.

The Viceroy is simply an amazing sword and I wouldn't hesitate to trust my life to it.
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Joe Fults




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 6:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It is very nice!
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Casey Bartley




Location: Wichita, KS
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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 8:19 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

The oxblood on the grip was less red than I had invisioned it, but with the right lighting it has a deepness that is very appealing. As for more on my feel on the sword, most of my background has, up until now, been within the realm of the Japanese sword. This being only the second I have owned, the other being an Atrim. I hold this sword as the best production sword, both within the Japanese and European style market, that I have seen. The Atrim is great, but really doesn't come close. I also believe that it is better than several custom makers I have seen. The NextGen line really is the best thing that has happened within the sword community for a long time.
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Ben Sweet




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PostPosted: Wed 09 Feb, 2005 11:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very nice, congrats on a fine looking sword!
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Edward Hitchens




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PostPosted: Fri 11 Feb, 2005 1:42 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Casey Bartley wrote:
Here are some hasty pics of the viceroy. This is a wonderful blade, but I must say the hilt components grab my eye the most. They are just absolutely gorgeous. The blade itself is very impressive and its complex geometry is very interesting. It is indeed on the heavy side, but balanced very well and so far seems to handle very nicely.
Awesome sword, Casey! The grip looks almost burgundy-colored in your photo; greatly complements the blued hilt.
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Casey Bartley




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PostPosted: Sat 12 Feb, 2005 12:28 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

The hilt color does look kind of like burgandy, but I would say it is more towards a brown. Sitting back and looking at it makes it look brown, but when you move in very close it looks dark red. After handling it some more, and comparing it to the Atrim I have, which is very similar in size but almost a pound lighter, I would say the viceroy handles better. I just love this blade.
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Kenneth Enroth




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PostPosted: Sat 12 Feb, 2005 2:29 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Which Atrim are you comparing to?
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Alina Boyden





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PostPosted: Sat 12 Feb, 2005 10:27 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

The Viceroy is outside my main area of interest but that sword is stunning.
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