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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 11, 2010 10:46:47 GMT
Hey all This is pretty much my top 4 at the moment, but its going to change soon got a couple of Jody Samsom Swords that are sneaking up my list then its my Fable Blade - The Blue Knight Attachments:
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 11, 2010 10:50:56 GMT
Found a Photo of "The Blue Knight" Attachments:
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Post by bloodwraith on Oct 11, 2010 16:02:44 GMT
Dave: I always wondered who had the knight. Love your top four, kicking myself that I never picked up the slayer of kings.
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Post by Enkidu on Oct 12, 2010 18:53:38 GMT
Bah i'm sure you have ( or had... thinking mad dwarf here ) many wonderful swords in your long story of super sword-collector that i would die of envy to get ! If one day i'm parting with this one i'll keep you in mind  |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 12, 2010 19:05:31 GMT
Is the Slayer of Kings that jagged looking sword? That thing looks awful to me... very Kit Rae'ish. 
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2010 0:07:51 GMT
Um... I agree with Sean on the Kit-Rae-ish look. So many of the other swords in this thread are dang beautiful though. Makes me want to whip out my credit card and order an ATrim or something. Especially like the nice and pointy ones, like Tom's custom 1557. Tom, do you have any more sword pr0n of that one? I want to see its nooks and crannies. (Heheheh, that sounds dirty. Oh, my mind. How I put it to such good use.... No wonder I'm going to community college....) Of all my swords (which is not that many, really) I'd have to say I like the way my Last Legend Mikusa 4000 series handles. It's kinda long, but tapers like crazy, with a pretty big sori, it feels like a bloody fast tachi or something. Not that I've ever so much as seen a tachi in person, much less handled one, so I wouldn't know. Maybe I should come up with a better analogy or something. Now if only the blade's polish could be up to par with it's handling-ness. The whole sword is a bit rough around the edges.... I'll probably get to sending it out to a certain someone to polish it eventually.  Another favorite of the swords that I've personally handled is my little brother's Malatesta. That thing is incredibly light, and feels great. If only it were pointier... :lol: Neither of the swords have I done much cutting with, as I don't do much cutting in the first place. Mostly just dry-handled them. My personal faves based on aesthetics would be pretty different though. Probably something I'll talk about in a different thread, should it come up, lol. |
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Post by Federico on Oct 18, 2010 2:01:28 GMT
Wait wait wait...let me get this straight...your coworker gave you an ancient nihonto because he knew you "liked that stuff"? You lucky %?$&%?&%?!!! Man, you have a Dane? Love those XVIIIe! How does that baby handle?? Oh yeah, for me, I forgot. This is my favorite.   My Witchking custom. It's a bit heavy at 4.9 pounds, but it's very "XVIIIeEsque", and it just screams Sinister. |
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Post by Brian Kunz on Oct 18, 2010 2:53:49 GMT
All of these swords I have personal experience with, and I can base my experience on pretty much every wide producing manufacturer, as I've handled them all.
The best sword from top to bottom I've handled: Albion Chevalier
The best hand-and-a-half: Albion Crecy
The best two-handed cutting sword: Albion Brescia Spadona
The best two-handed thrusting type sword: Albion Munich
Some of my favorites not only in handling (given the type) but aesthetically:
Albion Valkyrja
Albion Reeve / Bayeux (same blade, difference pommel)
Albion Vigil (excellent blade presence with beautiful control)
Albion Chevalier (Perfect balance of aesthetics, control, blade presence and agility)
Albion Knight (classic, any of the XII's are exceptional)
Albion Prince (wicked cutting and thrusting ability)
Albion Kern (wicked fast)
Albion Count (a nice noble looking sword)
Albion Crecy
Albion Munich (once in your hands, this one immediately speaks to you in why it was made)
Albion Gallowglass (a fast two-hander)
Albion Brescia Spadona
I've never met an Albion that couldn't do what another sword could do, and look better doing it. So yeah, I'm an Albion fan.
Ok, if I have to, my Angus Trim 1315 was one of the best 'universal' swords I've handled. It was the most 'forgiving' sword I've ever used, but the ATrim's just look so "machined".
Worst Albion: Sword of Saint Maurice of Turin
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 18, 2010 3:13:58 GMT
Who made that WitchKing? Pure awesome...
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Post by Federico on Oct 18, 2010 3:52:26 GMT
It's a DSA. I've had it for some time now. It was shown in the old forum. There are a couple of pics in this post. sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... e=3#129104 |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 18, 2010 8:48:26 GMT
Best Handling that I Currently own are my Albion "Svante" then "The Dane"
How do they handle - Amazing I just Like Big Swords.
Love the Witch King , I got a DSA Ranger sword and Andruil, but I would really like to get a Witch King now that Ive seen yours Frederico. Did DSA ever make a Ring Wraith sword ?
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Post by Federico on Oct 18, 2010 23:33:31 GMT
A Dane...lucky man! I don't know about the Ring Wraith sword man, you'd have to ask Eyal. My Witchking was a custom, so I don't think they ever made any other ones. The weight and handling are decent, at 4 pds. 9 ounces, and a POB at 3 inches. I also have their Anduril, and it's pretty nice, but the weight is just too much.
Would you have any pics of your Svante and your Dane lying around by any chance? I'm sure a lot of people would love to see that (me included).
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 19, 2010 5:44:42 GMT
He posted a couple earlier in this thread:   But yes, we'd all love to see more.  |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 19, 2010 8:22:56 GMT
Here's another Dane shot , next to my Jody Samsom Ring Saber. Attachments:
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Post by CivilSavage on Oct 24, 2010 23:24:13 GMT
I'll break it down this way
Ancient: Albion Mainz...in handling it you understand better why Rome was an Empire
Migration: Del Tin 2070 I will always apreciate what DT was able to do for this in a production sword.
Viking: There are two, the Albion Jarl, it epitomises for me what a viking sword should be. The Albion Thegn, the most 'handy', fast and unique sword I've handled derived from this historical era.
Medieval: Another toughy, but if I was looking for an all around handy singlehander: Albion Soveriegn. Two handed would likely be the Duke: Big Bold and Beautiful, definitely an Epee de Guerre.
Late Medieval: Singlehand, I would have to agree with Rickwilly, the Poitier just has that 'something' that seperates it from other swords. Two-handed, I'd go with the Albion Viceroy, truly an amazing sword.
Renaissance: Single, the Soldat, the sword I would want at my side in most any trouble, Two-handed would be the Soldat's big brother, the Knecht Kriegsmesser, incredibly fast and powerful.
Katana: This has to have it's own category, presently my favorite overall is the Kiyomaro by Kensei. Not only is it unique for a production katana, it is a tremendous cutter, with a bold powerful blade reminiscent of big Sengoku era battle blades. I'm hoping my next Kensei exhibits equal character.
And finally, the intital opus of Peter Johsson, the Svante. This sword has qualities that just cannot be appreciated until handled, it defies description.
That about taps me out for personal bests in swords...for now.
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Post by Freebooter on Oct 26, 2010 2:08:23 GMT
My favorite sword is my MRL 1860 Lt. Cav Sabre. I would prefer an original but this one is nice, well made, the temper and all is great, etc.. I measured an original my friend has and ground my blade's width from middle towards point to be as close to the original as possible, then had to resharpen it at that area as well. It turned out great and much more well balanced and all as when I got it.
Remember, repro 1860 cav sabres, no matter whether its Ames (whose blades are made in India) or MRL, their distal taper is nothing like the originals o therefore neither is the balance and all. An original is like 1/4" wide at hilt and distally tapers to nothing at the point. Repros are 3/16ths at hilt and stay that width until about 8 or 10" from point. But as a repro, my MRL is tight and well made and I would trust my life with it if I had to fight.
I prefer the U.S. Civil War era cavalry sabres, either the 1840 Hvy cav sabre or the 1860 lt cav sabre, because I like the hand protection. And it in itself can be a weapon as well.
Now if I had a second choice it would be my practical katana. Oh it too is sweet, light, fast and deadly, well balanced.
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