Albion Arn
Jun 28, 2014 13:52:53 GMT
Post by William Swiger on Jun 28, 2014 13:52:53 GMT
I bought this sword in new condition from a member of MyArmoury.
Albion Arn:
Overall length: 40.9"
Blade length: 34.6"
Blade width: 1.89"
POB: 6.1"
CoP: 23.25"
Weight: 2.76 lbs
This blade is pretty much the same as the Albion Gaddhjalt. Brian at DBK made a scabbard for me that fits the Arn and Gaddhjalt both like a glove. The blades look the same as well by eye. The Gaddhjalt is a Geibig Type 5 (which also could be described as an Oakeshott Type Xa or XI).
Albion Description:
Arn's sword is based on a type of sword in use in 12th-century Europe, when the film is set. It was important to approximate Jan Guillou's tale closely and Arn's sword was designed based on descriptions from 'The Road to Jerusalem', as the English version of the novel is called.
Peter Johnsson (who works as designer for Albion) modeled it on a type of sword being used at the end of the 1100s. A well-known representative of this type exists and is preserved in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna: the sword of Saint Maurice, part of the imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.
Arn was given his sword by his master and mentor, monk and one-time Templar, Brother Guilbert.
The sword is simple, clean and magnificent, with a long and lean blade, bearing the inscription: 'In Hoc Signo Vinces' on the guard ("In this sign thou shalt conquer"). The blade also has three incised crosses, similar to the ones found on the Sword of Saint Maurice (Turin).
Arn's sword is the symbol of his mission - of the cross in Christianity, and the battle for good.
Impressions: This is my favorite Albion early medieval sword even though it is a movie sword. The handling is excellent and I would venture about one the best for this type of sword. It has some blade presence but that is normal for a cutting sword of this type. The Gaddhjalt almost mirrors the Arn in handling which is a big plus for me as the Gaddhjalt is one of my favorite swords from Albion. I highly recommend this sword for someone looking for an early medieval sword. Fittings may deter some purists but the sword is excellent.
Cons: None for the sword. Brass fitting might not be historical. Price may be an issue for some buyers.
References:
Albion
R. Ewart Oakeshott
MyArmoury
Albion Arn:
Overall length: 40.9"
Blade length: 34.6"
Blade width: 1.89"
POB: 6.1"
CoP: 23.25"
Weight: 2.76 lbs
This blade is pretty much the same as the Albion Gaddhjalt. Brian at DBK made a scabbard for me that fits the Arn and Gaddhjalt both like a glove. The blades look the same as well by eye. The Gaddhjalt is a Geibig Type 5 (which also could be described as an Oakeshott Type Xa or XI).
Albion Description:
Arn's sword is based on a type of sword in use in 12th-century Europe, when the film is set. It was important to approximate Jan Guillou's tale closely and Arn's sword was designed based on descriptions from 'The Road to Jerusalem', as the English version of the novel is called.
Peter Johnsson (who works as designer for Albion) modeled it on a type of sword being used at the end of the 1100s. A well-known representative of this type exists and is preserved in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna: the sword of Saint Maurice, part of the imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.
Arn was given his sword by his master and mentor, monk and one-time Templar, Brother Guilbert.
The sword is simple, clean and magnificent, with a long and lean blade, bearing the inscription: 'In Hoc Signo Vinces' on the guard ("In this sign thou shalt conquer"). The blade also has three incised crosses, similar to the ones found on the Sword of Saint Maurice (Turin).
Arn's sword is the symbol of his mission - of the cross in Christianity, and the battle for good.
Impressions: This is my favorite Albion early medieval sword even though it is a movie sword. The handling is excellent and I would venture about one the best for this type of sword. It has some blade presence but that is normal for a cutting sword of this type. The Gaddhjalt almost mirrors the Arn in handling which is a big plus for me as the Gaddhjalt is one of my favorite swords from Albion. I highly recommend this sword for someone looking for an early medieval sword. Fittings may deter some purists but the sword is excellent.
Cons: None for the sword. Brass fitting might not be historical. Price may be an issue for some buyers.
References:
Albion
R. Ewart Oakeshott
MyArmoury