Poll: Favorite Arms and Armor Sword -- myArmoury.com

Jeremiah Swanger

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.

Jason Elrod · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 2:29 am Post subject:

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.

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

If only limited to one, I I vote German Bastard Sword.

Gordon Clark · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 4:28 am Post subject:

Can I vote for my custom Type XX?

If not - I really like the English Longsword.

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 5:22 am Post subject:

Jason Elrod · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 5:36 am Post subject:

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 6:26 am Post subject:

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

Gordon Clark · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 7:14 am Post subject:

Geoff Freeman · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 7:28 am Post subject:

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::

Michael F. · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:04 am Post subject:

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

Edward Hitchens · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:37 am Post subject:

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.

Roger Hooper · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:53 am Post subject:

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

Brian M · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 10:05 am Post subject:

The 12th Century Sword.

Brian M

Gordon Frye · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 10:37 am Post subject:

Dresden

Gordon

M. Taylor · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 11:10 am Post subject:

Definitely GBS. Next in line, the English Longsword. I love the hiltwork on both of these.

Bill Grandy · myArmoury Team

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.

Joe Fults · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 12:56 pm Post subject:

Going to say the GBS, but there's quite a few to like.

William Goodwin · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 3:54 pm Post subject:

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

Bill

Felix Wang · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 4:38 pm Post subject:

Based on my latest purchase, I would have to say the English Longsword. It's not easy to choose just one, though.

Pamela Muir · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 5:43 pm Post subject: