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Post by StankotheGreat on May 21, 2013 1:57:17 GMT
Hello, I am somewhat new to sword collecting, (I currently own only a Hanwei-Tinker 9th Century Viking Sword Blunt) though I have been studying a few years about all sorts of sword-related stuff. Anyways, enough of that quick introduction. I am currently looking for a good Type XIIa that is not too high-priced (something like the Albion Baron would be a bit too expensive for me right now...). A sword within the price realm of the Valiant Armory Kriegschwert, yes... around 400-500 dollars or so. Speaking of which, I do have my eye on the Kriegschwert, but I would like to know if there are other options for buying a nice Type XIIa at this price range (or at an even lower price). Thank you~!
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Post by Curtis_Louis on May 21, 2013 2:57:41 GMT
Welcome! I highly recommend the Albion Squire Line Great Sword. Slighty more than you are looking to spend new (plus $25 sharpening). I got mine on the used market for considerably less. The Del Tin 14th Century Hand and a Half is also a great sword and comes in at less than $500 new. Take a look at the Crusader Monk site for some scabbard and grip work that he has done to both swords. Still, you can't go wrong with any choice from the Valiant CSS. Especially the Kriegschwert. I think you will be very happy if you end up going with that one.
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Post by StankotheGreat on May 21, 2013 3:02:42 GMT
Thank you for the reply! Up until now, I did not know that the Del Tin 14th Century Sword was an option among those blades. Might end up being a bit of an interesting decision between those three... (or more, if I'm given yet more suggestions) And speaking of Crusader Monk, I have a friend who's having a very nice scabbard done by him for an early generation Albion.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on May 21, 2013 8:46:47 GMT
here is another option, Bruce Brookheart has been down scaling his collection for a while, you can see what he has here - www.brookhartdesigns.comGo to collections for sale and see if anything meets your ideas - you can contact Bruce here info@brookhartdesigns.com!
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Post by Alan Schiff on May 21, 2013 17:22:40 GMT
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Post by Luka on May 21, 2013 20:27:00 GMT
New Valiant XIIa warsword comes out this summer...
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Post by StankotheGreat on May 21, 2013 23:52:15 GMT
Must... contain... excitement...
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Post by Luka on May 22, 2013 22:48:29 GMT
:-D
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Post by Curtis_Louis on May 22, 2013 22:56:52 GMT
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Post by StankotheGreat on May 27, 2013 19:06:11 GMT
Yup, just bought this with custom scabbard and belt!
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Post by Curtis_Louis on May 27, 2013 22:04:07 GMT
Congratulations! Lots of pictures once it arrives (mandatory) .
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