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Howard Waddell
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 Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 7:46 am Post subject: Introducing... The Allectus Mainz Gladius |
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This is one scary shortsword... light and quick and I would hate to face anyone that is using one of these...
see more here:
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...-mainz.htm
Specifications
Overall length: 27.625" (70 cm)
Blade length: 20.25" (51.44 cm)
Blade width: 2.625" (6.67 cm)
CoP: n/a
CoB: 4.125" (10.48 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 11 oz (760 grams)
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Anton de Vries
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A winner if you ask me. Way to go Albion!
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Robert B. Allison
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Beautiful, and I'm sure it will look much better 'in person'........I've had one on order since last April and suspect that I can now look forward to another white box arriving sometime in the not-too-distant future.
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Roger Hooper
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 9:16 am Post subject: |
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That gladius looks wonderful. Germans and Parthians beware.
The 1st Gen gladii had bone grips, right? Why did you switch to holly?
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Howard Waddell
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 9:21 am Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | That gladius looks wonderful. Germans and Parthians beware.
The 1st Gen gladii had bone grips, right? Why did you switch to holly? |
Consistency is the main reason -- it is getting harder and harder to find bleached cowbone in the smaller diameters that we need (with no flaws).
Holly is historically accurate and we can get them dead-on every time.
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Howard Waddell
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| Robert B. Allison wrote: | | Beautiful, and I'm sure it will look much better 'in person'........I've had one on order since last April and suspect that I can now look forward to another white box arriving sometime in the not-too-distant future. |
We are working hard to fill all backorders over the next couple of weeks. You can probably expect to hear from Mike soon.
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Though I don't have much personal interest in the Roman pieces, I have to say, this looks really sweet - as if there was room for doubt... I'm a little surprised at my level of curiosity; I'm looking forward to seeing what the Pedite and Aquilifier look like "in the flesh"!
I hope these pieces are as successful as the Medieval pieces have been!
Who knows... put one of these in my hand, and I may raise an eyebrow...
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Mark Morris
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 10:47 am Post subject: Introducing... The Allectus Mainz Gladius |
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Does this sword have a peened pommel nut? The shape and detail of the nut is really nice.
Do you guys actually hand carve all those grips, guards and pommels?! They are really nice looking as well. 
I have this gladius ordered and now I am really champing at the bit to wield it!
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Howard Waddell
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Introducing... The Allectus Mainz Gladius |
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| Mark Morris wrote: | Does this sword have a peened pommel nut? The shape and detail of the nut is really nice.
Do you guys actually hand carve all those grips, guards and pommels?! They are really nice looking as well.
I have this gladius ordered and now I am really champing at the bit to wield it! |
Hey Mark!
Yes, it is peened and then the tang end polished to blend it with the pommel cap. All of the parts are hand-made (the round parts are all roughed out on a lathe).
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Mikko Kuusirati
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Of the Roman pieces, this was the one I was most looking forward to seeing in steel, based on the sketches. It looks every bit as sweet as I thought it would!
One question, though: did you forgo the incised lines on the pommel for aesthetic reasons, or for some matter of practicality (ease/cost of production, perhaps)?
"And sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is."
— Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum
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Howard Waddell
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| Mikko Kuusirati wrote: | Of the Roman pieces, this was the one I was most looking forward to seeing in steel, based on the sketches. It looks every bit as sweet as I thought it would!
One question, though: did you forgo the incised lines on the pommel for aesthetic reasons, or for some matter of practicality (ease/cost of production, perhaps)? |
I'll have to ask Peter to address that -- as far as I know, it was more "artistic" than practical.
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Patrick Kelly
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Now I really like that a lot. A certain part of me loves Greek and Roman era arms.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Robert B. Allison
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| Howard Waddell wrote: | | Roger Hooper wrote: | That gladius looks wonderful. Germans and Parthians beware.
The 1st Gen gladii had bone grips, right? Why did you switch to holly? |
Consistency is the main reason -- it is getting harder and harder to find bleached cowbone in the smaller diameters that we need (with no flaws).
Holly is historically accurate and we can get them dead-on every time.
Best,
Howy |
I've also heard that bone is hazardous to work with, potentially toxic. The dust from grinding not only stinks to high heaven but can create some health issues.
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Nathan Robinson
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Joe Fults
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Its nice to see this one finished as well.
Please keep them coming.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Eric Nower
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I have to agree with Aaron,
I'm usally not interested in Roman stuff, but this is pretty sweet!
May God have mercy on my enemies, for I shall have none.
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Gary Grzybek
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Never was crazy about them but now I want one
That's way cool 
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Gary Grzybek
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| Posted: Thu 06 Oct, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Now I really like that a lot. A certain part of me loves Greek and Roman era arms. |
I hope we can see some cool bronze stuff sometime in the future
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Jonathon Janusz
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Very exciting  !
First question: is the grip perfectly round or is it somewhat oval (more specifically, how easy is it to keep track of whether the sword is edge-on or not while in your hand)?
Second question: I am very interested to hear about impressions in regards to handling this sword as compared to its First Gen counterpart. Could someone (Peter?) elaborate a bit in technical detail as to how the two compare and how the new sword compares in reference to historical examples?
I need to get myself some weekday time off of work. I really want to have this one in hand. Strange as it may sound, it was the Roman swords that brought my imagination to Albion's door in the first place.
[ponders quietly in mind] Now if Kevin were to thumb through some pictures to get the style down and [cough] dress one of these up a little [cough]. . . 
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Michael F.
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Great job again! I secretly love leaf blades. I was never a huge fan of the roman stuff though, but I am very tempted with this one... I'm looking forward to the other romans in the line too. Great job Albion you guys are making great progress this month!
"Tis but a scratch.....A scratch? your arm's off!"-- Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
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