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James King
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This is my new favorite.... review to follow.
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full view..
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hilt detail wire is soooo delicate..
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big pommel, perfect proportions
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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OOOH MYYY ODIN!
What big it are 
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Steve Maly
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Congrats! That's a beaut!
"When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail." ~A. Maslow
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Patrick Kelly
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Congrats on a beauty of a sword James. I still can't put my Jarl down 
Would you consider doing a full blown review for us? It would be a good addition for the Reviews section.
Nice shield too.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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J.G. Grubbs
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Congrats! Thats a real beauty I look forward to your review.
"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
Samurai Proverb
James Grubbs
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Jeremy V. Krause
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Hello James,
Congratulations on the fine aquistion. Your shield appears to be a Mercanerys tailor. What kind of paint did you use on that? Thanks, Jeremy
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Joe Yurgil
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<whistles> That's one heck of a nice sword you have there. 
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James King
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| Posted: Sun 25 Jul, 2004 9:34 am Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | Congrats on a beauty of a sword James. I still can't put my Jarl down
Would you consider doing a full blown review for us? It would be a good addition for the Reviews section.
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Thanks Patrick, I know what you mean, I can't stop looking at this sword.Its funny how two contemporary swords( the Jarl and Huscarl) can be so alike, typeX blades Type S variant hilts, and yet be so different.The Jarl (to me) is a very elegent weapon, with very refined lines, "kingly" if you will. The huskarl is very "in your face" "my lobed pommel is the biggest " type sword. I would be honored to do a full review.
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James King
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| Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | Hello James,
Congratulations on the fine aquistion. Your shield appears to be a Mercanerys tailor. What kind of paint did you use on that? Thanks, Jeremy |
Thanks Jeremy, actualy I built her from scratch, 1/4 pine boards, faced with 2 layers of linen front and back with a rawhide rim sewn on. Oak grip,The boss is from The Jelling Dragon(6 years ago).I painted it with sherman williams interior latex (very authentic) and artist oils.
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Jim Lindsey
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Congrats on a beautiful sword there, James! I'd have a hard time putting one of those down myself. It's a real beauty. 
"And so it shall be that in the days of peace, one sword shall keep another in its scabbard."
Have a great day ! Best Regards,
Jim
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Patrick Kelly
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Thanks James, a review would be outstanding.
I know what you mean about the Jarl and the Huscarl. That's exactly the impression I had of the two. "In your face" is a perfect way to describe the Huscarl. The Witham Viking sword in the British Museum has always been one of my favorites of the type. Naturally when Albion announced the Jarl I was pretty excited. I have to say that they did an excellent job on this one. It may be my favorite Albion to date. The Hersir is catching my intrest also.
Could you post a pic of the grip on your shield? I have a viking shield from Viking Shield.com that I'd like to redo the grip on, and I'd like to see how you did yours.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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Eric McHugh
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This is a standard topic