I have ordered an Albion "Norman" next generation sword and I present this post as a spring board on discussion of said sword. Firstly, I hope that the folks at Albion put those cool raised cord rings in the grips like they have with other peices. Have you guys at Albion even gotten to this point?

Hi Jeremy,

I haven't talk to Peter yet about the Norman. I mean this truthfully, we are working on these designs as quickly as possible. 4 of the new swords will be ready hopefully within 4 weeks; the Norman is one of them. As it draws closer, I will finalize the grip details with Peter. Rest assured that it will have our leather and cord wrapped grips. Not sure about risers yet.

Best,

Eric

Wow!

Really seems to be moving fast, which is cool.

Well here is one vote for risers, if this is felt to be authentic, of course. :D

Thanks Eric,
I mean it's fine with me I trust you guys to make the best decision. I just don't have a sword with risers is all. :)

What are the "risers?" These are not on the sketch?

I'm not getting a Norman, so I have no vote, just curious.

They are on the sketch, just hard to see -- about a quarter inch from each end. A "riser" in this case is a cord wrapped around the grip under the leather covering. Check out the Gaddhjalt, it has a prominent riser in the middle of the grip and a less prominent riser at each end.

Brian M

Cool. I thought that's what they were. I prefer minimal risers at the end- near the guard... unless they don't get in the way.

I like the subtle risers on the sketches. Not too much riser to grip ratio... :)

OK, Now I have a question about the distal taper- will it be linear or non-linear. Also what do you expect regarding handling? Thanks very much. Jeremy

Thanks Peter!
THat really helps a great deal. I so look foward to it's delivery. Jeremy