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R. E. Oxley
Location: Georgia, USA Joined: 07 Jul 2004
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 Posted: Thu 24 Aug, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: Albion First Gen Orleans |
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I was wondering if anyone might have pics of the Albion First Gen Orleans? Also, any links to pics or stats of the sword would be much appreciated. I have tried a variety of searches and have found almost nothing.
Thanks in advance to anyone who might reply!
I didn't know she was an Otter Princess when I married her! Although, her small, laughing eyes and love of shellfish should have betrayed her true nature to me.
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Josh Aldous
Location: Wisconsin Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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I found this on the interweb. Hope it helps!
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R. E. Oxley
Location: Georgia, USA Joined: 07 Jul 2004
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Thanks, Josh!  That is a great shot of the sword. Were there any stats to accompany the pic?
I didn't know she was an Otter Princess when I married her! Although, her small, laughing eyes and love of shellfish should have betrayed her true nature to me.
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Jonathon Janusz
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The Orleans is a neat sword, very quick in the hand. I know where there is one still hiding for sale, if anybody is interested.
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Josh Aldous
Location: Wisconsin Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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| Jonathon Janusz wrote: | | The Orleans is a neat sword, very quick in the hand. I know where there is one still hiding for sale, if anybody is interested. |
No stats, I'm afraid. That link was broken. 
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Nathan Robinson
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From Albion:
This is a typical example of a light "civilian" sword with an Oakeshott Type XVIII blade, a style in use throughout Europe during the early to mid 15th century.
"This blade type is fairly broad at the hilt and tapers gracefully to a sharp point. The hilt is short, intended for one-handed use. The Type XVIII blades are of flattened diamond cross-section, often with a pronounced mid-rib for rigidity. This style is very well adapted for both cutting and thrusting." (from Björn Hellqvist and Peter Johnsson: Oakeshott's typology - An Introduction)
We named this sword after the city of Orléans, France, a hotly contested area during the 100 Years War.
Specifications
Overall length: 34.125
Blade length: 27.5"
Width at cross: 2.375"
CoP: 17.75"
CoB: 3.75"
Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
Blade design: Jason Dingledine
Hilt Design: Eric McHugh, Howy of Albion
Inspired by the sword found in Ewart Oakeshott's Record of the Medieval Sword, p. 184, Type XVIII number 13.
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Albion Mark Orléans Civilian Sword
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R. E. Oxley
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Thanks for the helpful information and great pics, Nathan! I could not find anything on the Albion site. This one is a stunning blade.
I didn't know she was an Otter Princess when I married her! Although, her small, laughing eyes and love of shellfish should have betrayed her true nature to me.
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