I thought there would have been a post by now regarding Albion's new Alpha-Omega fantasy sword based on the Munich...

Any thoughts?

It is very, very cool, but I am waiting for the museum line version of the Bayerisches (Nationalmuseum in Munich, Germany). I'm starting to overflow with swords, maces, and pole weapons, so I need to only get a select few on occasion going forward... Either way, the Alpha-Omega looks very cool...

Not buying much of anything right now, this included.

Ambivalent on the whole package as well.

I just saw it on their facebook page. It sure does look cool. I like fantasy designs that are not too exaggerated and have nothing to do with the reality. But I'm even more sure that I don't have $1700. :)

I'm pretty much with Joe on this. Even if I was interested I think there are other less expensive Albions that I'd rather have and currently can't afford, so this is a bit of a none starter. I also hate to think what the price is going to end up at if $1700 is the special introductory offer. :eek:

Cheers,
Darrin.

I'm sort of in the same boat with you, Chris; the boat that might sink under the weight of all the swords. Even after clearing out my lower end MRLs and such, I'm still going to be cluttered soon. I like the look of this sword, especially the wonderful hollow grinding, which is not a feature of the Munich. I like it, but the clutter issue has more or less forced me to swear off fantasy pieces (and pass on one or two historical pieces that I really wanted). And I have my lovely Gothic Munich still, which I have no intention of parting with to make room.

Still, that has to be one of the most tastefully done fantasy swords I've ever seen. Clearly a fantasy sword made by people who know how the real ones are supposed to look. Very nicely done.

Boy, what a great problem to have, guys...

The sword is pretty dang cool, really like the blade and the pommel, though I'm a little iffy on the guard. Still, considering what I think of most fantasy swords, they did a really nice job. Not something I'd buy, but I'm sure a lot of people would bite at the chance for a piece like that.

I finally got around to ordering one awhile back. It has been removed from KOA and the Albion site........