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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 18, 2013 21:16:11 GMT
Here is a couple of photos of two new toys. Albion Sovereign   Albion Sovereign and Ulvbane  A look at the grips   This photo gives you a better idea of size, the Ulvbane is big enough to be a bastard sword and if you don't mind holding the pommel it can be used two handed  Albion Ulvbane and CastleKeep Suontaka with Fable Blades Hand of Tyr  |
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 19, 2013 6:43:52 GMT
Congrats Dave on the new sharpies.
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Post by Paul on Oct 19, 2013 9:05:29 GMT
Nice Dave, at this rate you are going to have to build/buy another display cabinet and maybe another room  |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 19, 2013 19:07:35 GMT
Thanks Bill and Paul, My study is starting to fill up and once it does, I will have to be very strict on what I buy, might have to sell or giveaway a few oldies to clear some room.
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on Oct 19, 2013 20:55:04 GMT
I'll come over to Adelaide again to help with that!
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Post by Paul on Oct 19, 2013 21:11:21 GMT
If that happens I'm sure I can convince my wife to take a trip to the barossa valley, with a quick stop at Dave's house |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 19, 2013 21:42:01 GMT
You guys are more than welcome to come over anytime |
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Oct 20, 2013 13:14:01 GMT
That or a compactus!  :lol: |
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Oct 20, 2013 13:16:11 GMT
Yes please |
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Post by Gearhart on Oct 22, 2013 3:26:18 GMT
I love this collection! I think Hand of Tyr is my favorite.
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Post by Matthew.Jensen on Oct 23, 2013 1:00:03 GMT
That Sovereign is a thing of beauty. I have been lusting after one for a while but they don't come up in the used market often.
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 24, 2013 7:15:02 GMT
Brendan makes some great swords, it is a pleasure to hold and handles beautifully. The first Sovereign that I took note of was Lunaman's he takes such great photos I knew I wanted one, they are very rare to find second hand, so to get a new one for second hand pricing was too much for me, Soren form Albion Europe even thru in combined posting to help sweeten the deal , all I can say is it handles as good as it looks. |
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Oct 24, 2013 14:27:10 GMT
Damn dude, ...more shiny goodness?? Very nice score Dave,......you know my favorite |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 26, 2013 7:24:01 GMT
Did a small amount of cutting today with the Crecy and the Ulvbane, here is a link to the video of the Ulvbane it is a very big one hander and I was more comfortable using two hands, but will practice some more one handed cuts later, with the Crecy I was just batting stuff around the yard will have to practice some more, as it is great to hold and moves well, just wasn't cutting good today. www.flickr.com/photos/86283292@N07/10488320343/ |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Nov 3, 2013 6:33:00 GMT
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Post by Paul on Nov 3, 2013 6:42:01 GMT
that's really nice Dave, ive never had a chance to see or handle any of peters knives..... that one wouldn't have been cheap |
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 3, 2013 8:11:58 GMT
Think you did well considering I would classify the Ulvbane as a mounted cavalry sword. Read on MA about a guy who said he had to take an extra step to cut 1-handed.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Nov 3, 2013 17:43:09 GMT
I have had pretty rotten luck cutting with almost every Albion I ever held . They seem to me to be finicky . The Sovereign cuts well for me . Can't wait to try a Principe .
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Nov 4, 2013 18:18:09 GMT
Is this the upcoming expenditure you've commented on recently??
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Nov 4, 2013 18:39:34 GMT
No ... I was trying to buy a Rick Barrett piece , but before I could pull the trigger someone else snuck in.
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