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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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Posted: Thu 30 Jun, 2005 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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The Svante and it's not even here yet
Since a picture of Peters sword was first posted I fell in love with it. Finally a dream will be reality soon
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Edward Hitchens
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Posted: Fri 01 Jul, 2005 6:22 am Post subject: |
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Right now, my fave has to be the Poitiers. Mine should be here soon! -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Taylor Ellis
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Posted: Fri 01 Jul, 2005 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I like the knight very much, though the Baron and the Viceroy are fairly close.
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Jeremiah Swanger
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Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 1:04 am Post subject: Er... |
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Favorite Albion sword? You'd might as well have asked if I preferred Red, Scarlet, or Vermillion!
Okay, let's see here...
Museum Collection: The Tritonia. Simple and unique, all at once. I especially love the pommel.
Next Generation- Viking Era: The Huskarl. Bold and gutsy, yet refined and elegant at the same time.
Next Generation- Medieval Single-handers: It's a tie between the Templar (for its symbolic grace and elegance) and the Ritter (for its strong proportions and tasteful Type D pommel).
Next Generation- Longswords: As things are, I'd have to say the Landgraf (especially so with Christian Fletcher's "Gothic" grip), but the Count is a very close second (I think the grip shape can use a little more refinement). I really like the combination of steel and bronze, especially if they both had a slight patina, and the grip were magenta or oxblood...
P.S.-- I should note that I've only voted on swords that have already been completed, since a drawing and brief description can only tell you a little bit about the final product. I'm eagerly anticipating the Vassal, Kingmaker, and Munich.
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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George Hill
Location: Atlanta Ga Joined: 16 May 2005
Posts: 614
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Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 1:49 am Post subject: |
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Squire.... hands down.
To abandon your shield is the basest of crimes. - --Tacitus on Germania
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Jason Elrod
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Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 2:17 am Post subject: |
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The Sovereign. Without a doubt the sovereign.
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Anton de Vries
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Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 3:49 am Post subject: |
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The Mercenary of course, since it's the only Albion I own.
I'm planning to buy a few more Albions, but it's too early to tell if they will become my favs. Looks aren't everything.
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Craig Peters
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Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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It's a toss-up for me between the Sempach and the Knight. Both are swords that look very attractive. I also like the Mercenary and the Constable a lot, and if I had lots of money to spend, I'd probably want a Chieftain when it comes out, since I've always had a thing for claymores. Ironically enough, swords such as the Duke and the Baron don't appeal to me.
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D. Bell
Location: New Zealand Joined: 01 May 2004
Posts: 73
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Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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My favorite has to be the Huscarl, but the Knight and Tritonia are not far behind, and I’m looking forward to seeing the completed Berserkr.
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Joshua Reptsik
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Posted: Mon 04 Jul, 2005 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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The Gotland and the Sovereign. I really excited about the Knecht, tired of waiting though.
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Mark Moore
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Posted: Mon 04 Jul, 2005 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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The Laird/Caithness gets my vote....love them Scotties. Now, when the Chieftain comes around, that may change. mcm.
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David Etienne
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 3:41 am Post subject: |
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I've got to vote for the Laird too : superb design and excellent handling caracteristics. I own one.
But if I had to vote for a long sword, it would be for the Baron or the Crecy.
David
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 7:26 am Post subject: |
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If I limit my choice to swords I own (just so I can come up with some kind of decision), I'd have to say the Sovereign. Of everything in my collection, it's the most likely to be picked up and played with.
Of course, my favorite mid-15th century Germanic longsword is the Regent. My favorite greatsword is the Baron. My favorite mid-size bastard should be the Mercenary, which arrives today. So that about covers the Albion portion of my collection.
For things I don't own, I'd really like the Munich and the Brescia.
But, I think the Sovereign still is my favorite.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
Last edited by Chad Arnow on Tue 05 Jul, 2005 7:57 am; edited 1 time in total
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Thomas Hoogendam
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 7:53 am Post subject: |
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I only got my Knight in today, but it's already my favorite sword. Excellent handling characteristics, superb design. Like I said in my mail to Mike, the archetype Type XII.
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Allen W
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Svante.
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Alexander Ren
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Don't own any albions yet but I want the Baron and the Duke. They are such beastly brute force type swords.
"The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle."
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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I got to play a little bit with a Sovereign today. I have to say, though it didn't dislodge my other favorites, it really is a neat piece. It earned my respect, just with a little dry handling. I didn't cut with it, but feel it would be quite a vicious bugger...
This one's now on my "want one" list.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | I got to play a little bit with a Sovereign today. I have to say, though it didn't dislodge my other favorites, it really is a neat piece. It earned my respect, just with a little dry handling. I didn't cut with it, but feel it would be quite a vicious bugger...
This one's now on my "want one" list. |
Addictive, isn't it? With its size, it's an up-close-and-personal kind of weapon.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Steve Grisetti
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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My favorites - any of the Museum Line pieces
Among the Next Gen - Jarl, Regent, Squire, but not necessarily in that order. I'd really like to see the Roman pieces, though.
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Chad Arnow wrote: | Addictive, isn't it? With its size, it's an up-close-and-personal kind of weapon. |
Yup. I was thinking I.33 for sure... It's the shortest thing here in the house. Looking at stats on the site are ok, but having it side by side with something else sure can't be beat. It's a good bit shorter than even the Knight, but it's a mastiff. Definitely not some ankle-biting whiny dog that wants to stay on the porch... this one's just nasty, wants to run. Short, fat, and bad, bad attitude.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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