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Post by irondog on Jun 16, 2016 3:54:22 GMT
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Post by irondog on Jun 16, 2016 3:56:19 GMT
I do wonder how it will compare to some of the replicas I own, Such as the Cold Steel Prussian 1852 or even the albion knight sword. I am rather looking forward to it this being my first non replica.
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Post by bfoo2 on Jun 16, 2016 4:07:10 GMT
Welcome to the forum! I never owned one, but I have a similar Argentinian model (main difference being a curved blade and a different crest on the guard). It's a military sabre, so it'll probably handle much different from your Albion. The blade might be similar to the CS 1852 Prussian (both being relatively straight pipebacks), but in my opinion the ergonomic pistol-grip is far superior. You might want to explore the Renaissance and Military swords subforum. They're all pretty knowledgeable about these items and it's a good place to go if you want to learn more about the history of your sword and how it compares to other antique sabre models. Dave Kelly has an article about pipeback swords from the 19th century; it's a good read. I assume you plan on using this item for live cutting? I personally don't use my antiques for cutting, but you might want to consult with people who have. I'm not sure what additional precautions would be required to conserve your antique if you're using it actively. This is especially important as yours is a rarer model that seems to be highly collectible (I would know; I've been looking for one myself for several years!) In pretty good condition too judging from your picture
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Post by irondog on Jun 16, 2016 12:47:51 GMT
Thanks for the welcome. As for live cutting I will probably keep it to things like pool noodles and things like that. Mainly I picked it up because I figured it was time to get a "real" antique sword.
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