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Nicholas Windell




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PostPosted: Wed 08 Mar, 2017 8:34 pm    Post subject: Vigil with a campaign worn grip         Reply with quote

I ordered a Vigil with a campaign worn, light brown grip. I'm still a little on the fence with the color choice given the fact that good pictures of the Vigil with a campaign worn grip seem to be hard to find on the internet. So, if anyone has a pic or two that they wouldn't mind sharing that'll help me with the decision to either stay with my original choice or to change colors? Thanks in advance.
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Max L




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PostPosted: Thu 09 Mar, 2017 6:36 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Albion's own pictures on their site are of the "campaign worn light brown"

https://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/vigil-photos.htm
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Nicholas Windell




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PostPosted: Thu 09 Mar, 2017 6:43 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I saw those, they're just not the greatest photos.
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Max L




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PostPosted: Thu 09 Mar, 2017 6:50 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I've owned an Albion sword with that color grip. Those pictures show it pretty well.
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Nicholas Windell




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PostPosted: Thu 09 Mar, 2017 6:57 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Max L wrote:
I've owned an Albion sword with that color grip. Those pictures show it pretty well.


That's what I was hoping to hear. Thank you!
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J.D. Crawford




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PostPosted: Thu 09 Mar, 2017 2:34 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'm not a fan of the standard 'spiral' grip they use on the Vigil. You might consider spending a bit more for the Chevalier style grip. You can choose which underwrap and ovewrap color you like. Here's mine before it shipped from KoH:

http://www.kultofathena.com/images/ANS25GRIP_4_l.jpg
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Nicholas Windell




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PostPosted: Thu 09 Mar, 2017 7:29 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

J.D. Crawford wrote:
I'm not a fan of the standard 'spiral' grip they use on the Vigil. You might consider spending a bit more for the Chevalier style grip. You can choose which underwrap and ovewrap color you like. Here's mine before it shipped from KoH:

http://www.kultofathena.com/images/ANS25GRIP_4_l.jpg


That's definitely an idea I've been tossing around in my head. Thanks!
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Bryan Heff




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PostPosted: Fri 10 Mar, 2017 5:49 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

The campaign worn color is going to vary a bit. More so than the more solid darker colors they offer. When I ordered my Senlac in this grip a few years back I asked it be on the lighter side like the Bayeux pics and was told there is no way to match a specific tone they may have in those pics, maybe close but its def going to vary. Good luck. BTW I think their campaign worn is my favorite color they offer. Really looks good on earlier swords IMO
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Roger Hooper




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PostPosted: Fri 10 Mar, 2017 7:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Here is a Sovereign that I bought a long time ago with a campaign grip.


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Nicholas Windell




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PostPosted: Fri 10 Mar, 2017 8:25 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it!
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