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Post by bauernwehr on Apr 4, 2018 18:12:10 GMT
Hello again, today i received my Albion Soldat which i ordered 9 months ago.
Naturally i was very excited to get my first Albion and immediately was impressed how it handles.
The Blade's finish is excellent and it came properly sharp right out of the box. Also there is only a tiny gap where the Crossguard meets the tang which is also nice.
Investigating the sword further i spotted some minor pitting on the crossguard. Not exactly what i expected knowing the excellent finish Albion puts on there swords but it's not a deal breaker for me.
However i also spotted Discoloration on the Crossguard. I don't know if it's caused through improper Heat Treating but i am a little bit concerned about the functionality of the sword.
Since i am by no means an expert i seek some advice.
What should i do? Is there a way to get rid of the Discoloration? Is the functionality affected in a negative way?
Advice would be appreciated.
Here are some pictures. I hope you are able to see the spot.
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Post by Bryan Heff on Apr 4, 2018 18:41:47 GMT
That is strange...I don't know what would cause the discoloration.
My 2 cents, I am sure others will pipe in. To my knowledge the fittings are not heat treated but are cast steel made from wax carvings, the originals carved long back when they designed the sword. The blade of course would be heat treated, but separate from the other parts, all fitted together towards the final construction steps.
It does almost look burnt though, or scorched in those pics. My guess is structurally everything is fine. The pits are most likely from the casting process. I own over ten Albions... As "perfect" as they are, they are never flawless. Tiny pits etc seem normal and don't bother me personally.
If you take gray scotchbrite pads and some oil good chance that will polish out. I would rub length wise though and always same direction. Watch the blade though, maybe masking tape the blade so the scotchbrite does not mark it up
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Post by Bryan Heff on Apr 4, 2018 18:50:54 GMT
Of course checking back with Albion would be your best move.
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Post by leviathansteak on Apr 5, 2018 3:52:05 GMT
They may have hot peened the nagel on and torched that bit of the guard in the process. Does anyone think the blade could have been affected?
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 5, 2018 6:33:22 GMT
I don't know how Albion makes their nagels but it could be a leftover of that process. I don't think the blade is at all effected, but you could always take it cutting and then if it breaks or is damaged, contact Albion and tell them about the issue.
Personally I wouldn't be too bothered about the tiny pits. Pretty normal in swords with cast hilts.
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Post by bauernwehr on Apr 5, 2018 16:55:44 GMT
Thanks for your input guys. I will contact Albion tomorrow. I also don't think the blade is effected but i want to be sure about it. The tiny pits don't bother me to much. I want to get rid of the Discoloration though. I also want to make Scabbard for this sword myself so everything has to be clear before i start this project. I will provide you with more information if you are interested and update this section regulary. Thanks again,guys. I appreciate your help
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