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Post by Paul on Oct 16, 2013 22:48:31 GMT
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Post by john570 on Oct 17, 2013 1:19:26 GMT
Finally, I'm not sure which one I like more. The grip on the principe isn't doing it for me. It's not bad looking. I just think I'd send it to Ernie for a new grip. I like the guard and pommel though. But I'm really digging the grip on the Alexandria.o
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Post by Paul on Oct 17, 2013 2:06:30 GMT
Like you and a few others i know of, I would love to put the guard and grip from the Alexandria onto the Principe ![;)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) that would be perfect in my eyes.... edit: or just add another inch to the Alexandria grip
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 17, 2013 3:42:13 GMT
Between the two - I would pick the Alexandria.
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Post by john570 on Oct 17, 2013 4:17:24 GMT
At first I was thinking I'd go with the principe. But now I think if go with the Alexandria.
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 17, 2013 5:02:02 GMT
Another vote to that pile. Reminds me of The Sword in the Stone, which was a big part of my youth. ![](http://gengame.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sword-in-the-stone-kh.jpg)
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Post by Student of Sword on Oct 17, 2013 5:28:38 GMT
Blonde or Brunette. Why do I have to choose?
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 17, 2013 5:46:26 GMT
You can buy both if you were trying to choose.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 17, 2013 13:45:36 GMT
But like all threesomes, its gonna cost ya.
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Post by mcapanelli on Oct 17, 2013 15:03:04 GMT
I'll throw in my vote for the Alexandria. I like the Principle, but the Alexandria is very close to another sword form Alexandria armory in the MET that I spent a good number of years taking pictures. Its almost the perfect sword for me aesthetically and from what I gather reading the informal review and comments in performance as well.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Oct 17, 2013 15:04:21 GMT
Principe for me ... Soon I hope
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Oct 17, 2013 15:23:32 GMT
I'm a fan of V2 pommels, and think they are under-represented in modern replicas. But I have to go with the Alexandria over the Principe - the whole package just goes together better. By the way, the Marozzo is also now up in the Albion Maestro section - www.albion-swords.com/swords/alb ... arozzo.htm Attachments:![XVIIIc1.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/JKxwCRMhoHTXV7kRJvmT.jpg)
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Post by john570 on Oct 17, 2013 17:36:08 GMT
There both so hot and they each have features I like. The principe has a slightly more regal look. Like a sword you would see worn by a nobleman in a medieval court. I like the guard and pommel a lot. I just wish I grips was a little different but it still looks good. The Alexandria has more of a mean look to it. Like something you would see being carried by a lord on the battle field. I like the guard, grip, and pommel. Though the wheel pommel on the Alexandria is technically more plan compared to the fishtail pommel of the principe. It just work well with the look of the sword. I think the overall look of both swords look very hot . You just have to pick what vibe your looking for in your sword. The regal, noble look of the principe or the mean, tougher look of the Alexandria.
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Post by Paul on Oct 17, 2013 21:09:06 GMT
If only albion would allow minor customizing between swords that share the same blade. In this case for me I'd like a simple guard swap and a grip swap with a tad more length. The grip on the Alex is about the same length as that of the Crecy, and if I had to pick a flaw with my Crecy it would be that. In anycase I'm already in a payment plan aimed at a principe
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Post by 14thforsaken on Oct 17, 2013 21:26:50 GMT
I am digging the Mazarro the most of the three. If only you get it as a sharp option. But I still think the Count with the Bronze pommel is the one for me.
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Post by Luka on Oct 18, 2013 9:36:12 GMT
Albion is very concerned about historical accuracy and Alexandria's crossguard is typical for 14th and earlier 15th century while Principe's pommel is typical for later 15th century. So while the combination may look good it is not something Albion should allow since their policy is keeping it typically historical.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Oct 18, 2013 10:00:29 GMT
We think alike, you and I... wife asked me which Albion I most want right now... I pointed her to the Principe.
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Post by john570 on Oct 18, 2013 10:28:15 GMT
True but I think albion should relax on that rule just a bit. If we stick to the rule of only making historically accurate copies. Then there will be a ton of swords that existed in history that will never be made. Just because we don't have a surviving example to copy from. Plus it doesn't seem to bug them when Christian Fletcher tweaks out one of their blades.
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Post by Luka on Oct 18, 2013 14:07:57 GMT
Well, C. Fletcher is a different story, he uses Albion blades but the complete sword is sold as a Christian Fletcher sword, not Albion sword. And Albion Next Gens have plenty of models that are somewhat more historically plausible rather than completely accurate. But combining parts from different periods is a bit too far for what Albion is doing.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 18, 2013 15:06:13 GMT
Really hoping they'd wait till after Christmas with the final announcement.
Principe. Sword that big I need two hands to weild it.
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