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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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 Posted: Fri 19 Aug, 2005 5:05 pm Post subject: I switched my order |
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Okay, I admit that I'm one of those "switcher" guys but it normally doesn't happen too often. I had an order in for the Talhoffer but decided to change it to a Caithness. Why you say? Because I realized that I'll have 5 longswords and one short in my collection. This doesn't seem balanced enough even though I prefer longswords. The Caithness is unique and a type XII blade is high on my list. The Talhoffer will have to wait until next year sometime. Now for the Svante, I'm on pins and needles waiting for it 
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Robert B. Allison
Location: NW Montana Joined: 21 Apr 2005
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Good choice, Gary. I got one about three months ago with a light brown grip, and like it a lot. I had decided I wanted a one-handed sword and agonized between that and the Knight. Both (as well as the Laird) have identical blades. I decided on the Caithness because it was more unusual, a decision I have not regretted for a moment. I have five Albion swords at present and two more in the pipeline. I have to say that my hands down favorite is the Jarl. That surprised me because I'm not typically a big fan of Viking swords, they just aren't my bag, but I decided I wanted a representative example of the type. However, when it arrived I went nuts. I haven't hung it up with the others because I can't stop fiddling/playing with it. Perfect (for me) balance, heft, control, and indefinable spirit. Maybe I have a Viking or two in my ancestry somewhere.....
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Russ Ellis
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| Posted: Sat 20 Aug, 2005 8:46 am Post subject: Re: I switched my order |
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| Gary Grzybek wrote: | | Okay, I admit that I'm one of those "switcher" guys but it normally doesn't happen too often. I had an order in for the Talhoffer but decided to change it to a Caithness. Why you say? Because I realized that I'll have 5 longswords and one short in my collection. This doesn't seem balanced enough even though I prefer longswords. The Caithness is unique and a type XII blade is high on my list. The Talhoffer will have to wait until next year sometime. Now for the Svante, I'm on pins and needles waiting for it |
Did the same thing myself recently (well with different swords). I don't want to be one of those "switcher" guys either but sometimes... well... you have to do what you have to do... 
TRITONWORKS Custom Scabbards
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J. Padgett
Location: In a comfy chair Joined: 17 Nov 2003
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Since the Talhoffer isn't yet in production I doubt Albion will send anyone to rough you up for switching on them. It would be different if you had a custom smith halfway through making your sword, and changed the design on him, or told Albion you wanted something else after they already made your sword.
Now if you switch again they might have to send someone over with one of those big ol' hammers. 
"The truth shall make ye fret."
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Joe Fults
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I just think its cool that the occasional switch can be accomodated!!
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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| J. Padgett wrote: | Since the Talhoffer isn't yet in production I doubt Albion will send anyone to rough you up for switching on them. It would be different if you had a custom smith halfway through making your sword, and changed the design on him, or told Albion you wanted something else after they already made your sword.
Now if you switch again they might have to send someone over with one of those big ol' hammers. |
We'll that's why I chose to do it now before they had things in production. I don't think my gentle freinds at Albion would resort to violence.....or would they?  
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Edward Hitchens
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Don't worry Gary. I too have a case of the 'switch-bug.' (ordered a Poitiers, but switched to Fiore).
Have you handled a Caithness? Very cool sword! -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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| Edward Hitchens wrote: | Don't worry Gary. I too have a case of the 'switch-bug.' (ordered a Poitiers, but switched to Fiore).
Have you handled a Caithness? Very cool sword! -Ted |
Never got to handle any of the type XII single handers but from all the feedback it's sounds like they're excellent. I have yet to be dissapointed by any of Albions blades so no worries here 
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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| Joe Fults wrote: | | I just think its cool that the occasional switch can be accomodated!! |
Yea, those guys are great about stuff like that. Let's face it, it's one of those things that makes us come back for more
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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