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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Oct 19, 2013 15:38:24 GMT
I gotta say, of the two, i'm most fond of the principe. May have to grab one if the ATrim Legends and Evo's aren't out soon.
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 18, 2014 1:05:28 GMT
Placing an order for the Alexandria or Munich tomorrow. Will get both but flipping a coin on which one first.
I already have an Earl and Regent that have the same blade classification as the Munich but wider. :?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Feb 18, 2014 2:13:26 GMT
You know what you want... the original the sword you want is named after and based on isn't far away from where you live, a mere 2h drive south ![:D](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Just to give you a hint :lol: On a more serious note: While the Earl and Regent are also XVIII, they are very different from the Munich. Both are war swords (like the Alexandria) while the Munich is ideal for blossfechten in a civilian dueling setting. With its stiff blade it would also do well for Harnischfechten. In any case, it's the epitome of the Langes Schwert, the use of which is at the very core of historical european martial arts.
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 18, 2014 2:22:54 GMT
Funny you should mention that as today, Mike from Albion was telling me how nice the Munich looked with the gothic grip treatment. I told him it looked nice but not almost 500.00 nicer than the standard Munich. :lol:
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Feb 18, 2014 2:46:45 GMT
Agreed, I'd also just go for the regular model, it's expensive enough as is
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 18, 2014 21:53:34 GMT
Will get the Alexandria after the Munich. Ordered the Munich today.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Feb 18, 2014 21:55:54 GMT
Since vacations are coming up here, I might be tempted to pay you a visit
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 18, 2014 22:02:01 GMT
Have a few new swords since your last visit.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Feb 18, 2014 22:19:43 GMT
New swords are always good! Apart from that, it would also be nice seeing you (and your wife and dogs ![;)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) ) again. It's been a while...
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 25, 2014 7:09:17 GMT
KOA had an Alexandria in stock with a dark brown grip. Will give impressions when it arrives.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 25, 2014 7:24:54 GMT
They 'had' one eh? You have a problem sir... :lol:
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 25, 2014 7:31:30 GMT
I was going to order an Alexandria anyway from Albion in May but went ahead and bought the one on KOA. There is only one other Albion I don't have or on order that I want and then I am done buying Albion's. You have the last one I want - ![;)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) .
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 25, 2014 7:34:28 GMT
And you have most of the ones I want... trade?
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 25, 2014 7:38:39 GMT
You can't trade the one your wife bought you or can you?
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 25, 2014 7:49:55 GMT
Sure I can... if I get several swords on my must have list for the one sword... she would be cool with that.
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 25, 2014 8:47:44 GMT
Several for the one? Think I can spare up some Windlass to meet your number.
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Post by Paul on Apr 25, 2014 9:56:49 GMT
Nice buy Bill, I'm interested to know what you think of the grip in terms of its thickness and length. Visually I prefer the Alexandra over the Principe but the grip length concerned me.
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Post by john570 on Apr 25, 2014 10:17:57 GMT
Same here. I'm still trying to choose which one will be next on my list. But not know how the grips feel. Keeps making me hold off on the purchase. Bill can you get both hands on the Alexandria's grip comfortably?
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Post by William Swiger on Apr 25, 2014 10:47:14 GMT
It was just bought, so not in hand.
KOA has the grip as 6 7/8 MA review has the Crecy Grip as 6 5/8
I can get both hands on the Crecy grip but it is tight. Looks like the Alexandria is a hair under 7 inches. I think it will be alright as I have medium size hands. Will post some pics in hand when I get it in a couple weeks.
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Post by john570 on Apr 25, 2014 12:32:47 GMT
Sweet!
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