Roberto..........I still strongly suggest the H/T Norman as a thought. She ain't real pretty but she sho' can dance. :D ..McM

Roberto E. wrote:

Roger Hooper wrote: Roberto E. wrote: I am heavily fascinated by the third crusade and the relationship between The lionheart and Saladin, So maybe ill try to find something related to Richard later on. FWIW, blade types at the end of the 12th century - Type X's and Xa's still around, but on the way out. Type XI out of fashion, but probably still around. Type XII's just coming in. I dont know what all of this means... Explain please hahaha sorry

Ah, look here and read the whole two pages of the article about the Oakeshott typology that we tend to use a lot, and probably assume erroneously that everyone is up to speed on it, but may be a complete mystery to someone new to swords and collecting.

http://www.myArmoury.com/feature_oakeshott.html

Hope this helps clearing up the " lost in insider jargon feeling ". :D :cool:

Okay thank you that makes alot more sense now.

My apologies for not explaining the Oakeshott Type system. One thing that you should remember about it -- it's a guide and not set in cement - There are plenty of swords that fall in the cracks and don't run true to the Types.

By the way, the sword you're getting from Albion is a Type XII, and Richard I could very well have had one much like it.