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Jeremy V. Krause




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PostPosted: Sun 17 Oct, 2021 10:37 am    Post subject: Re: Albion QC         Reply with quote

Holger Mahling wrote:
My last two Albions have been a mild catastrophy... quite asymmetric pommel on a Baron and a Ringeck with a very... hm... overall rough look; cant describe it better. Sold both without loss, thank the gods, but i am cured at this time. Will try out VA Craftsman line or Lockwood next. Or i stay in Europe with the Sulowskis or Kopiuch.


I’d go with the Polish craftsmen you mention. I believe they capture the dynamics and overall look of the originals better than the others you mention. Just without the etching…. I have no idea why any smith uses etching other than on pattern welded blades.
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PostPosted: Wed 20 Oct, 2021 9:23 am    Post subject: Re: Albion QC         Reply with quote

Jeremy V. Krause wrote:
Holger Mahling wrote:
My last two Albions have been a mild catastrophy... quite asymmetric pommel on a Baron and a Ringeck with a very... hm... overall rough look; cant describe it better. Sold both without loss, thank the gods, but i am cured at this time. Will try out VA Craftsman line or Lockwood next. Or i stay in Europe with the Sulowskis or Kopiuch.


I’d go with the Polish craftsmen you mention. I believe they capture the dynamics and overall look of the originals better than the others you mention. Just without the etching…. I have no idea why any smith uses etching other than on pattern welded blades.


I've had excellent experiences with the Polish smiths mentioned. I've been highly satisfied with the quality of the work, as well as their communication and work ethic. Highly recommended.

"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Michael Kelly





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PostPosted: Wed 27 Oct, 2021 6:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Albion         Reply with quote

Stacey M wrote:
I agree. They do seem to be a little ...off lately. I read it was way way worse in Euro Albion

Fortunately I think this thread and others like it will get their attention and maybe go back to their original level of quality.

I think in general companies do have highs and lulls in quality.


Honestly, I wouldn’t bet on it. I’ve been hearing completed for at least the last 4 years. In terms of quality I’ve been lucky that all my Albion swords have been very good if not flawless. That said, my last sword from them ended up being a 3 year wait for a sword that was only slightly better in fit and finish than the Lockwood I have. Based on that wait time and the cost I don’t see buying from Albion again anytime soon.
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Michael Kelly





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PostPosted: Wed 27 Oct, 2021 6:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Albion QC         Reply with quote

Holger Mahling wrote:
My last two Albions have been a mild catastrophy... quite asymmetric pommel on a Baron and a Ringeck with a very... hm... overall rough look; cant describe it better. Sold both without loss, thank the gods, but i am cured at this time. Will try out VA Craftsman line or Lockwood next. Or i stay in Europe with the Sulowskis or Kopiuch.


I can recommend Lockwood swords… Very good quality even if the fittings are not as perfect as Albion’s reputation promises.
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