Introducing... The Thegn -- myArmoury.com

Howard Waddell · Industry Professional

This is one heck of a sword... it feels as light and nimble as a short-sword, but balanced to cut like crazy... I have to admit that I fell for this one hard once I got to handle it this morning.

more here:

http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/ne...-thegn.htm

Specifications
Overall length: 34.5" (87.6 cm)
Blade Length: 28.75" (73 cm)
Blade width: 2.1875" (5.6 cm)
CoB: 5.5" (14 cm)
CoP: 18.25" (46.36 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs (915 grams)

Best,

Howy

Thomas Jason · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 8:37 am Post subject:

Very, Very Nice!

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 8:39 am Post subject:

Now that is an interesting design. I find that much, much more appealing than I thought I would. The pommel detail is much more crisp than I thought it would be. I like this one quite a bit.

Cool!

Thomas Hoogendam · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 9:28 am Post subject:

The pommel seems a lot more dimensional then the artwork suggested. Very nice. Not sure if I would buy this sword myself, but I do like the looks of it.

Gary Grzybek · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 10:52 am Post subject:

Awesome!

Brian M · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 12:34 pm Post subject:

I have to admit I like this one more than I was prepared to. The pommel turned out very nicely for a one-piece design.
Maybe I'll pick this one up when I expand my collection to the Viking Age.

Brian M

Jean Thibodeau · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject:

Really attractive pommel and much more interesting than what could be anticipated in the drawing. I guess is that the drawing didn't give enough of a 3D feel to it.

Is this pommel related to the mo5e usual Viking 3 or 5 lobe pommels: By the way do we know what these meant at the time.

Does this o1ne represent the same thing but " different " in style or something com4pletely different.

Felix Wang · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 2:19 pm Post subject:

Superb detail on the pommel. I like the fact that this blade is a little lighter than some of the other Viking era swords.

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 2:39 pm Post subject:

I'll echo Patrick's comments. I was hedging on the pommel details, but it's apparent that the new efforts (and new faces, too) are paying off!

I'm looking forward to playing with one of these someday soon!

Edward Hitchens · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 6:08 pm Post subject:

Very interesting design! I'll bet it's very comfortable to hold.

B. Stark · Industry Professional

I'm sure many of the old faces would do just fine....including this one.

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Wed 02 Nov, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject:

Robert B. Allison · Posted: Thu 03 Nov, 2005 12:28 pm Post subject:

Beautiful sword! Definitely similar to the Viking ones. How is the handling compared to, say, the Jarl?

Howard Waddell · Industry Professional

M. Taylor · Posted: Thu 03 Nov, 2005 3:07 pm Post subject:

Nice job on this one, guys. This is right behind the Jarl as my favorite of your Viking swords. That pommel turned out great.

Carl Croushore · Industry Professional

Roger Hooper · Posted: Fri 04 Nov, 2005 7:46 am Post subject:

Steel Feather -- Cool

-- I like that

Roger Hooper · Posted: Fri 04 Nov, 2005 11:14 am Post subject:

I just realized that in one month, between Oct 3rd and Nov 2nd, Albion has released 8 new swords. That is about one introduction every 3 weekdays

Agincourt
Allectus
Pedite
Aquilifer
Poitiers
Talhoffer
Bayeux
Thegn

Now please hurry up and release the Reeve. What's wrong with you guys! Big Grin

Harlan Hastings · Industry Professional

Steve Grisetti · Posted: Fri 04 Nov, 2005 1:53 pm Post subject:

I wasn't originally interested in the Thegn at all. It looks much more appealing in the photos. I would appreciate hearing more about the assembly of the pommel. The accent wire is clearly separately attached. Are the "saddle-shaped side lobes" separate pieces, or integrally cast with the pommel? Is the upper guard a separate piece?