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Jeremiah Swanger




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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 1:12 am    Post subject: Poll: Favorite Arms and Armor Sword         Reply with quote

Since we had a "Favorite Albion Sword" poll, I thought I'd make one for A&A, a real pioneer in the production reproduction arms business.

My vote goes to their German Bastard Sword.

Before I really knew much of anything about swords, it was stumbling across the GBS on A&A's website that brought me into the study of historical arms, whereas I was previously only interested in the gaudy fantasy stuff.

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 2:29 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Well I go with the first sword I bought off of them. . . the Schloss Erbach. However they have so many good choices so it's hard to decide. After the Schloss, I'd have to go with the Town Guard and Milanese Rapier just on looks. All though the Cavalry Rapier has been calling to me too. Sometimes I wish I wasn't left handed.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 2:54 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

If only limited to one, I I vote German Bastard Sword.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 4:28 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Can I vote for my custom Type XX?

If not - I really like the English Longsword.



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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 5:22 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Nathan Robinson wrote:
If only limited to one, I I vote German Bastard Sword.


Yep!

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 5:36 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Gordon Clark wrote:
Can I vote for my custom Type XX?


Only if I can vote for your custom XX too. That is one beautiful sword. I really need to get something custom from A&A.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 6:26 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

From the production stuff, I'll choose the Italian 3-Ring Rapier for today's "what the heck, send me one" piece.


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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 7:14 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Jason Elrod wrote:
Gordon Clark wrote:
Can I vote for my custom Type XX?


Only if I can vote for your custom XX too. That is one beautiful sword. I really need to get something custom from A&A.


Fine by me! And yes - you do. Very nice people to work with.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 7:28 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'm going to have to say their 12th Century Sword, as I am in the process of ordering one. It's one of those ones that I just kept overlooking until one day I just saw it and went, "whoa." ::shrugs::
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:04 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'm going to go with the English longsword. It's very detailed and the pommel and guard are very nice shapes. Plus I love the cut and thrust design
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:37 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

My favorite of the A&A pieces I own is my Schloss Erbach (purchased 5 years ago today at the Bristol Renn. Festival).

Aside from that, my favorite of theirs is the Edward III sword.

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:53 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'll cast another vote for the English Longsword. As for their rapiers -- the Bavarian.


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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 10:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

The 12th Century Sword.

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 10:37 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Dresden Big Grin

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 11:10 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Definitely GBS. Next in line, the English Longsword. I love the hiltwork on both of these.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 11:36 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

If custom ones count, then I'm definately choosing my rapier based off of one in the Stibbert museum in Italy.



Out of their normal production line, though, that's a really tough one... I'd probably go with the Gustav Vasa rapier, though it's a really, really hard choice.

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 12:56 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Going to say the GBS, but there's quite a few to like.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 3:54 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'll toss in a lot for the Town Guard...............


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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 4:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Based on my latest purchase, I would have to say the English Longsword. It's not easy to choose just one, though.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 5:43 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Bill Grandy wrote:
If custom ones count, then I'm definately choosing my rapier based off of one in the Stibbert museum in Italy.


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