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Anton de Vries
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I really like the idea of being able to pick up my order in person. Saves money, waiting, etc etc etc
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Jean Le-Palud
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Great news of course.
But unfortunately I have to agree with David Etienne, this will not save us VAT, maybe the customs fee.
I hope this is good to shorten delivery time and avoid dealing with customs, at least in UE.
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Søren Niedziella
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Hello
Thanks for all your kind words!
It's a great opportunity for me to be a part of Albion and a dream come true to be able to work in the "sword business". There is a lot of work to be done - and a lot of information to gather - before Albion Europe will materialize and I will be able to answer all your questions - but we will keep you updated on the progress.
I can answer one question though - there will be stock (of selected models) in europe :-)
...and another question that I can answer ... my wife (I took her last name - Niedziella - when we got married) has got polish ancestors. At some point in the family history a writing error was made by a danish clerk and the extra "l" was added. Originally it was Niedziela.
Søren "Sunday"
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Randal Graham
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Well Congratulations, this sounds like a good thing all around and I wish you all the best with it.
Nice to see a homegrown company expand overseas instead of always in the other direction for once.
Very cool.
R.H.Graham
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David Etienne
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Hi all,
Do we have any update about Albion Denmark?
Cheers,
David
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Søren Niedziella
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Hello David,
It wont be long. I'm working hard on getting everything ready :-)
Best wishes,
Søren
| David Etienne wrote: | Hi all,
Do we have any update about Albion Denmark?
Cheers,
David |
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David Etienne
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| Posted: Thu 24 Aug, 2006 4:59 am Post subject: |
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Hi Søren,
That's a very good news! I wish you the best for your new business!
Cheers,
David
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Bruno Giordan
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| Sam Barris wrote: | | Are there any countries in the EU that may still resist these items being shipped into their country, in spite of Albion's new continental status? |
Hm, In Italy a sharpened sword is a real weapon by law, on par with a gun.
Owners would need a license to keep such swords, but at least there will be no customs in the middle.
This is what kept me from buyng an albion s far, the idea that customs could keep it for six or more months waiting for license related paperwork being completed.
I think they should consider selling unsharpened versions of their swords (with no edge geometry modifications, however) if they want to hit he italian reenactor market.
Obrtaining a license can be troublesome and costly.
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Steve Grisetti
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| Bruno Giordan wrote: | | ...I think they should consider selling unsharpened versions of their swords (with no edge geometry modifications, however) if they want to hit he italian reenactor market.... |
I had the impression that Del Tin adopted their "squared off" edge because of the Italian law. Would "unsharpened versions of their (Albion) swords (with no edge geometry modifications...)" meet the Italian legal requirements?
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Bruno Giordan
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | Bruno Giordan wrote: | | ...I think they should consider selling unsharpened versions of their swords (with no edge geometry modifications, however) if they want to hit he italian reenactor market.... |
I had the impression that Del Tin adopted their "squared off" edge because of the Italian law. Would "unsharpened versions of their (Albion) swords (with no edge geometry modifications...)" meet the Italian legal requirements? |
Yes, I posed this question to a magistrate who is a famous expert of italian arms law.
The edge can be non rebated, it is sufficient that it be not sharpened to get out of the weapon classification.
The blade I'm maing has correct geometry, I will not likely sharpen it but it could be easily sharpened by any cutlery shop.
Albioners should also consider that steel fighting among reenactors is allowed only with unsharpened edges, there are no codified rules as of yet but most companies will require a thick edge and a rounded point.
Pure absurdity in terms of blade historical correctness.
All of the reenactors I have met so far have very low level czech or indian made replicas with no distal taper and just a distant connection with original models (most of the "blades" of friends I have measured with a caliper I ever carry with me are often thicker in the middle than at the beginnig of the blade ... urgh)..
The presence of albion couldl be a benefit in terms of historicity, even if it is also true that most reenactors here are used to think of 250 euros as a correct price for a blade: for the bad blades they get I would also say that it is too much.
There is no culture of the sword, but reenacting is also at its beginning.
Weapon collectors do exist especially in the north (Ilive in the brescian area, where most of the italian firearm production resides), theer are people who spen vast amount of money on engraved firearms, also many knifves lovers who could surely extend their passion to sword.
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Jay Maxwell
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Just thought I would revive this thread, rather than start a new one.
Does anyone know when the maestro line will be available? I'm particularly looking at the angelo training smallsword. Also would it be stocked in europe, as I forsee a rather large demand for these by the WMA community. As well as the rest of the line in fact...
And this I hold to be the best Course for it is foolishness & endless trouble to cast a stone at every Dog that barks at you. this noble science is not to cause one man to abuse another injurously but to use it in their necessities to defend them in their Just Causes & to Maintain their honour & Credits.
- George Silver
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Roger Hooper
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| Jay Maxwell wrote: | Just thought I would revive this thread, rather than start a new one.
Does anyone know when the maestro line will be available? I'm particularly looking at the angelo training smallsword. Also would it be stocked in europe, as I forsee a rather large demand for these by the WMA community. As well as the rest of the line in fact... |
I don't think anyone knows when these swords will come out. There are many who have awaited their debut for a long time. I believe the problem is that Albion will only release a sword they are completely satisfied with it, and they have set themselves a difficult task in creating training/stage combat swords that look, feel, and perform as much as possible like the real thing. I've heard from Albion that the first to come out will be the Liechtenauer. The smallsword's release may be much further down the line.
If you are looking for a training smallsword, look at the Arms and Armor version, which uses a Musketeer blade - http://www.arms-n-armor.com/rapier069.html
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Nathan Robinson
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Mon 16 Oct, 2006 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | What's the status of Albion Europe? Has this division of the company officially launched? |
In case you missed it, the last word from Søren Niedziella was on August 24, 2006:
| Søren Niedziella wrote: | ... It wont be long. I'm working hard on getting everything ready :-)
Best wishes,
Søren |
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Nathan Robinson
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | | Nathan Robinson wrote: | | What's the status of Albion Europe? Has this division of the company officially launched? |
In case you missed it, the last word from Søren Niedziella was on August 24, 2006:
| Søren Niedziella wrote: | ... It wont be long. I'm working hard on getting everything ready :-)
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I didn't miss it. It's just that August 24th was a long time ago 
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Howard Waddell
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Martin Wallgren
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I met Sören a few weeks ago and I must say he´s a very good bloke indeed.
I just wish he had started many years ago. hehe...
I think he´s open for some trade already. But I look forward too a grand opening.
In the end of the month my bookingfee will be sent too him for a Auxillia.
Martin
Swordsman, Archer and Dad
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Axel Pettersson
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I too met Soren at the same time as Martin, and I can only agree, Soren is a top bloke!
Hopefully, at the Swordfish symposium in early november, we will be able to check out some piece of the new Maestro line, Im lying awake sleepless at night for this opportunity
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Søren Niedziella
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| Posted: Thu 19 Oct, 2006 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
I am very happy to say that www.albion-europe.com is online! Every day since August 24th has been hard ;-) ...but finally it's here with more than 60 swords in stock :-)
Best,
Søren
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Randal Graham
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| Posted: Thu 19 Oct, 2006 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Awesome, looks good!
Good luck with the venture, I hope it goes gangbusters for ya Soren.
R.H.Graham
Swordsmith
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