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Jeremy V. Krause
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So what era are forumites attributing this custom XII to? I am not sure that I have seen this particular combination of hilt components on a type XII.
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J.D. Crawford
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| Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | | So what era are forumites attributing this custom XII to? I am not sure that I have seen this particular combination of hilt components on a type XII. |
It reminds me somewhat of a downsized St. Maurice of Turin, which some call an Xa and some call an XII. However that one has been dated anywhere from 1100 to 1300, so this comparison does not help much with your question!
At any rate its a very attractive sword. I especially like the grip and its underwrap pattern. Congratulations William!
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Sam Barris
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The red one is now mine. 
I can't wait to meet her. I notice that the blade is a hair shorter than the stock Svante, but six ounces lighter. Part of that no doubt comes from trading out the Svante's massive pommel, but I suspect they took some mass from the blade as well. So, something like a Svante, but almost half a pound lighter? I expect this sword will feel amazing in the hand.
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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Jeremy V. Krause
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| Posted: Mon 30 Apr, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| J.D. Crawford wrote: | | Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | | So what era are forumites attributing this custom XII to? I am not sure that I have seen this particular combination of hilt components on a type XII. |
It reminds me somewhat of a downsized St. Maurice of Turin, which some call an Xa and some call an XII. However that one has been dated anywhere from 1100 to 1300, so this comparison does not help much with your question!
At any rate its a very attractive sword. I especially like the grip and its underwrap pattern. Congratulations William! |
Yes, if I were to jam it into a specific period, it would be 1200-1250, that is assuming that this design could be historical.
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Tim Lison
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| Jeremy V. Krause wrote: | | So what era are forumites attributing this custom XII to? I am not sure that I have seen this particular combination of hilt components on a type XII. |
Type XII is possible. I think type Xa or even XI might be more likely but no reason you couldn't see it on a XII. Probably early for a XII given the furniture..maybe 1150-1200? I have seen more than one sword with a brazil nut and style 5 cross, so why not?
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Tim Lison
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Nice pick up William. I had been considering it too. I think if it were a Xa blade or even the Ritter blade I would have tried to buy it too!
I hope to see more of these "mash ups" available from Albion! How about a Senlac blade and cross with a Templar pommel?
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William Swiger
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| Posted: Mon 30 Apr, 2012 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Tim Lison wrote: | Nice pick up William. I had been considering it too. I think if it were a Xa blade or even the Ritter blade I would have tried to buy it too!
I hope to see more of these "mash ups" available from Albion! How about a Senlac blade and cross with a Templar pommel? |
Thanks Tim - I figured it was sold already and had e-mailed Mike at Albion about something else and asked if the swords listed on Facebook were sold. He responded they were available and I jumped on it. A one-off Albion with a brazil pommel was too much temptation. Agree it would have been even better with an Xa or XI blade.
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Roger Hooper
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I hope to see more of these "mash ups" available from Albion! How about a Senlac blade and cross with a Templar pommel? |
Or a Lancaster with a Castellan pommel - a good Castillon variation.
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Mike Harris
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| William Swiger wrote: | | Tim Lison wrote: | Nice pick up William. I had been considering it too. I think if it were a Xa blade or even the Ritter blade I would have tried to buy it too!
I hope to see more of these "mash ups" available from Albion! How about a Senlac blade and cross with a Templar pommel? |
Thanks Tim - I figured it was sold already and had e-mailed Mike at Albion about something else and asked if the swords listed on Facebook were sold. He responded they were available and I jumped on it. A one-off Albion with a brazil pommel was too much temptation. Agree it would have been even better with an Xa or XI blade. |
Bill,
Luck was with you, I have been too busy to look at the boards. If I'd seen that one first, it would have been sold! 
Albion's Type XII blades with alternate hilts is something I have comtemplated for a long time, and my affinity for Brazilnut pommels is firmly committed to my sword-addled mind. The Type XII blade with a complete Gaddjhalt or Reeve hilt would be a keeper.
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Joel Houck
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Hi Sam, are you still in Yokosuka? I was stationed there in the early 80s. "Building 19" the Blue Ridge. Is she still there? I was the steward to Admirals Foley and then Trost. It was great duty.
I am making small swords now. You came up when I did a search for Small swords for sale but I thought I'd shoot you a quick note to ask you to direct me to the relevant pages.
Cheers and get up to Kamakura if you haven't already.
Joel
on facebook as Jacobs Armory
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Sam Barris
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| Posted: Sat 24 Nov, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Joel Houck wrote: | Hi Sam, are you still in Yokosuka? I was stationed there in the early 80s. "Building 19" the Blue Ridge. Is she still there? I was the steward to Admirals Foley and then Trost. It was great duty.
I am making small swords now. You came up when I did a search for Small swords for sale but I thought I'd shoot you a quick note to ask you to direct me to the relevant pages.
Cheers and get up to Kamakura if you haven't already.
Joel |
PM'd!
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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