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Howard Waddell
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Matthew G.M. Korenkiewicz
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I've been waiting for an update like this one for quite awhile, and I gotta say
I like the looks of this sword a great deal. I had a sword much like this one a
few years back -- made by a competitor and dressed up by Christian Fletcher,
and it was one of the sword I wish that I had kept. Very fast. Very mobile. Nice
work being done at Albion, yet again !!!!
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Russ Ellis
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It's a nice looking piece Howie... but of course in the spirit of no good deed goes unpunished I have to ask, is there still a plan to do a Museum Line version complete with engraving and grip?
TRITONWORKS Custom Scabbards
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Howard Waddell
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| Russ Ellis wrote: | | It's a nice looking piece Howie... but of course in the spirit of no good deed goes unpunished I have to ask, is there still a plan to do a Museum Line version complete with engraving and grip? |
Yep - but it is still a ways off. We are trying to catch up on everything currently public before we announce anything new.
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Martin Wallgren
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OMG!
Swordsman, Archer and Dad
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Paul Watson
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The above are pretty much my sentiments too. Congratulations on an outstanding piece. The wire grip tacked down at each end looks similar to Peter's XVIIIb for the Solingen show last year. It is good to see the fruition of his skill and input into these designs....now where did I put my wallet.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, but that which it protects. (Faramir, The Two Towers)
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Edward Hitchens
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Wow!! Judging by those pictures, I'd say this one's been worth the wait! I take it one of those belongs to Aaron? If I recall, he bagged Munich #1 (out of 500). I like the idea of having a half-leather/half-wire grip version; I wasn't aware of that option. In terms of usage and handling, I've always preferred leather grips, but wire-wrapping is certainly a nice aesthetic touch.
Somewhere in here, there's another topic about 'Introducing the Munich.' Whenever someone would post to that and make it bump to the top of the queue, I'd rush to see if the actual sword was finally finished! Great work Mr. Waddell. It seemed that whenever a new Albion NextGen sword became available, somebody always asked "When's the Munich come out?" or "What's the update on the Munich?" 
Good things come to those who wait. And now to the lucky owners -- your impressions?
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Russ Ellis
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| Howard Waddell wrote: |
Yep - but it is still a ways off. We are trying to catch up on everything currently public before we announce anything new.
Best,
Howy |
That's alright, I suspect it's going to be pricey (make that extremely pricey) and I've got pennies to save.
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Last edited by Russ Ellis on Thu 08 Mar, 2007 8:55 am; edited 1 time in total
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Joe Fults
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Nice to see it come out the doors.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Patrick Kelly
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Howard,
In my opinion that's one of the most aesthetically beautiful swords you've come out with. I absolutely love the proportion and flow of the different components. The half-wire grip is an excellent optional choice as well. That pommel reccess just begs for some kind of decorative bronze disc.
Outstanding.
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Mike Capanelli
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | Howard,
In my opinion that's one of the most aesthetically beautiful swords you've come out with. I absolutely love the proportion and flow of the different components. The half-wire grip is an excellent optional choice as well. That pommel reccess just begs for some kind of decorative bronze disc.
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I have to agree Howard, it's a beautiful piece. I especially like the wire wrap. Looks like Xmas 2007 is taken care of for me 
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Roger Hooper
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--Wow --
Oakeshott seemed very fond of the original. Its too bad he isn't still around to see and wield this new version.
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Sam Barris
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O Great Sword Gods, I am unworthy! That sword is just too beautiful for words.
And I just have to add, with only a hint of a Cheshire Cat grin…
| Sam Barris wrote: | | That one is definitely on my list, but I wonder if it might look even cooler with one of Mr. Fletcher's Gothic hilts. |
| Peter Johnsson wrote: | It could be stunning. 
I’d like to see that myself.
I am not sure if it is within the realm of possible to offer this as an option directly from Albion. We’ll see about that. Perhaps? |
| Howard Waddell wrote: | | Eric just finished up the first two Munich swords - we decided (by popular demand) to offer this limited edition in two versions - one without (as originally announced) and one with a half wire-wrapped grip. |
My work here is done.  [Insert mad scientist laughter.]
I guess I need to call Albion now and pay for the rest of it. Hee hee! *Does the Munich dance*
Pax,
Sam Barris
"Any nation that draws too great a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards, and its fighting done by fools." —Thucydides
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Max von Bargen
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Oh man. I was saving up for the Talhoffer, but now I may have to save a little bit more! That is truly beatiful. Great job guys!
Max
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Michal Plezia
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Great weapons! Somehow I prefer standard grip... 
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Polish Guild of Knifemakers
The sword is a weapon for killing, the art of the sword is the art of killing. No matter what fancy words you use or what titles you put to
it that is the only truth.
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Steve Grisetti
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The Munich is a beautiful sword, Howard!
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Edward Hitchens
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| Michal Plezia wrote: | | Somehow I prefer standard grip... |
Me too. Can't say exactly why. I guess after looking at the pictures of the Munich several times today, the standard grip just seems to be more pleasing to the eye; more subtle, but sophisticated. 
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Jared Smith
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I'm sure the guard and blade are true to the museum specimen. I am surprised by it as the concept art gave me an impression of a more flat cruciform guard. I had thought the blade might even have a very fine fuller along the first third of its length.
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...ght=munich
I find myself wishing for a hybrid between the Gallowglass's blade, a more plain guard, and this sword's long grip!
Absence of evidence is not necessarily evidence of absence!
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Jason Elrod
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| Edward Hitchens wrote: | | Michal Plezia wrote: | | Somehow I prefer standard grip... |
Me too. Can't say exactly why. I guess after looking at the pictures of the Munich several times today, the standard grip just seems to be more pleasing to the eye; more subtle, but sophisticated. |
I think it's the tacs set into the wire wrap. It breaks the lines up of the sword. Normally I don't like that but for some reason I doesn't bother me on the Munich so mine will be arriving with the wire wrap.
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Allen Andrews
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Another great looking sword! I really like the wire wrapped grip, of course I understand that is a matter of personal preference. I do notice that the wire wrap slightly effects the weight of the sword and the CoG, I think it would be cool to have both swords reviewed by the same hand to see how this spells out in regards to handling.
" I would not snare even an orc with a falsehood. "
Faramir son of Denethor
Words to live by. (Yes, I know he's not a real person)
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