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Howard Waddell
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Roger Hooper
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That's a rather different sword from the one first envisioned. What is it now, an XVIIIa? Still, another home run for Albion.
For medallion or coin fitting purposes, I wonder what is the diameter of the pommel recess?
Last edited by Roger Hooper on Wed 13 Sep, 2006 1:10 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Thomas Hoogendam
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Now that is nice!!
It's been a while since a sword really made me go 'oehhhhh'. This one does.
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Tim Lison
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Albion certainly doesn't disappoint! This sword looks terrific! I thought it would be shorter from looking at the drawing..... I'm not a big fan of type XVIII swords, but this is outstanding. You guys just seem to get better and better. Kudos.
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | For medallion or coin fitting purposes, I wonder what is the diameter of the pommel recess? |
Approximately 0.84 inches.
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J. Bedell
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I really loving the kingmaker, that's a great sword. 
-James
The pen may be mighter, but the sword is much more fun.
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Roger Hooper
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | Roger Hooper wrote: | | For medallion or coin fitting purposes, I wonder what is the diameter of the pommel recess? |
Approximately 0.84 inches. |
That is around the size of a nickel.
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Patrick Kelly
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I've been waiting eagerly to see this one in production as it's a classic late-medieval pattern. That pommel definitely looks ready for something to personalize it and that's a good choice of grip color too. I can see this one on my list for the future.
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Addison C. de Lisle
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Definately looks thinner than the drawing, but no objections here. I like it a lot more than I thought I would when it was a drawing! Great job guys!
www.addisondelisle.com
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Edward Hitchens
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Oh my, that's beautiful! Henry V would be very proud!
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Chad Arnow
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| Edward Hitchens wrote: | | Oh my, that's beautiful! Henry V would be very proud! |
Ted,
The Kingmaker is really not meant to be a repro of the Henry V sword. The proportions are different (the blade is around 5 inches longer on the Kingmaker, for instance) and that guard/pommel combo was relatively common in the 15th century. It's a fine sword on its own, though, and I'm happy to see it in production. 
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Steve Maly
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Got the tracking number on mine today. I went with the light brown grip. Can't wait to get it! A fine example of a type XVIII. It looks pretty slick!
Roger: It has similar stats (and look) to XVIII.3, though some of the XVIIIa's are longer, some are shorter...
"When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail." ~A. Maslow
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Bob Burns
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That's another beautiful sword Howy! Not to be rude, but does this mean the "Vassal" is up next?
 I am chomping at the bit for the Vassal and my wife is about ready to place an order for a "Great Ape Cage"!
I have the Arms & Armor King Henry V Sword and I love this type of sword!
Your "Kingmaker" is very classy to say the least! To say this sword is anything less than beautiful would be an insult.
You've done it again! Another Lovely sword indeed!
In fact, the Kingmaker is Majestic!
Sincerely,
Bob
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Sean Belair
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wow
i wasn't keen on the drawing but the finished product is great
warwick castle is arguable the catalist for geting into medieval history, i'm glade you do old richard neville justice.
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Jeremiah Swanger
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| Howard Waddell wrote: | The guys just finished up the first of these swords at the end of Peter's visit..
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This one was a very pleasant surprise-- I was initially expecting another short-&-wide XVIII, as per the Henry V sword...
Instead, the final version sort of blurs the lines between Arming sword and Riding sword-- overall, quite unique and pleasant!
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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Greg Griggs
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Very nice. Dittos what everyone else is saying! Another winner for sure.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Jean Thibodeau
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Ditto: Great looking sword.  How thick is the blade near the guard ? It looks like a fairly stiff blade.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Joe Fults
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Well, it certainly looks tasty.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Joel Chesser
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you know, in all honosty, I was really not looking forward to this sword, but now that i have seen it, it's quite the attractive little morsel.
..." The person who dosen't have a sword should sell his coat and buy one."
- Luke 22:36
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Steve Fabert
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Mine just arrived. No time right now to say more than it's mighty pretty. Pictures will follow soon.
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