That one is definitely on my list, but I wonder if it might look even cooler with one of Mr. Fletcher's Gothic hilts.

Blasphemy!

I think it's perfect the way it is! Staying true to the original (historical) design is the only way to go. If you change it... it becomes a different sword all together... and this sword sounds very special.

I think I see where Sam is coming from: Doesn't the original date to a time often called 'Gothic?' Or maybe that term is more associated with the post-Romanesque cathedrals. :confused: Of course, anyone who buys this sword is certainly free to send it to Mr. Fletcher for a little "surgical procedure." I myself would have it just the way it is.

Man, every time someone adds to this topic, I see it on myArmoury's homepage list of recent discussion topics. I then get excited thinking the Munich is actually finished and that Howy has posted pics! :surprised:

Definitely quite a bit of temptation from this one, but I just don't have the space for it.

Sam,

For some reason I thought you were talking about replacing the cross and pommel as well. You can see how that would make it quite a different sword. I realize the NG version is much more simple than the original and the ML version (even that one won't be gilded).

misunderstanding on my part....

My apologies if I have missed this anywhere else.

When might this be available?

I have been waiting with bated breath for it's release.

I must admit that one of the first things I would do if I obtained this sword would be to have the grip altered so the upper section was twisted wire wrapped. I do love that look. I would also be making a scabbard and belt worthy of it.

This would be the perfect sword for my 15thC kit.

Thanks for that Peter. Very much looking forward to seeing the finished article.

I am not sure if you knew, but I was in Upsalla for a jousting tournament 3 weeks ago and Klas and Ullis were hoping to get us along to meet you. Unfortunately you were in the US that weekend.

I must admit that I was dissapointed not to meet you. Hopefully next year.

I too am anxiously awaiting.

I understand that the Benefactor program may have altered my priority in the shipping, but happen to know from Howard's reply after I placed my order that I was originally order #2 (taking about 1 hour to decide to spend this much money after Albion posted this thread. Aaron Shnatterly had already placed order #1.) I actually do not care if it does take a year, since each new Albion tends to be a favorite. It is cheaper if they stretch out.......

Many of the other swords at Albion's web site have very nice historical context descriptions (who would have used them, when, and where.) I feel the Munich deserves an addition of that type of information to its present sales description. It is the dream sword I had in my head but could not point to a real world example of it (except maybe the Vasteras Sword) until you announced plans to construct it.

Thankyou!

An update:

The Munich waxes are done and waiting to be shipped to Albion.
I now only have to finalize the grip prototype. This includes a bare wooden core and a covered one to serve as template and example for Joel.

Rod:
It was really unfortunate that I was visiting Albion when you were in Uppsala jousting.
I had been asked to do a presentation with a visit to my smithy to you jousters. I would have loved that, but the event ended as I was flying home over the Atlantic back to Sweden.
Next time perhaps?

I can't wait to see this one in steel!

So which usually comes first the blade blank or the hilt waxes?

Thanks for the updates and info, Peter! I really can't wait to see the Munich in all its glory.

Awhile back, there was talk of a Museum Line version of this sword. Thoughts or news of this?