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Post by Faldarin on Oct 17, 2018 20:47:28 GMT
This isn't in the review section yet, because I don't quite have enough time with it for a review yet. I have just gotten this sword for the second time (more on that in the full review) - and I can say this is what I was hoping for from the Craftsman line. It's not an absolutely flawless sword, but neither is anything else out there. I'm not quite sure we're talking Albion competitor here, but if you don't want to wait on a scabbard as well for an Albion, this might be a nice alternative.
I'll be doing tests and getting pictures as soon as I am able to, and have decent weather. I just thought I'd post this because the were a lot of questions about this line when it first showed up for sale and no one had really gotten one yet.
My first blush recommendation though - if you really want a beautiful sword that is one of Sonny's specific designs, the craftsman line is worth a look. I can't tell you how it is as a user yet, though. However, be prepared to wait significant amounts of time. My sword took far more than the estimated time to finish - with some minor issues when shipped out first. I'll go into more detail on the review as well. (There were some QA problems definitely with the first, it doesn't seem to be the case now that I have it in hand once again.)
I'll update this thread with a review link once it's up.
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Post by stormmaster on Oct 17, 2018 21:50:05 GMT
Sounds like all that extra waiting was worth it in the end
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Post by Faldarin on Oct 18, 2018 4:01:55 GMT
It was - and it was a LONG wait. Not many people really want to sit through that. When you hit the 9 or 10 month mark, most might likely vie for an Albion anyways. Just my thoughts. I'm glad that I stuck it out, because I really like the design, and Sonny's leatherwork.
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Post by nddave on Oct 18, 2018 5:17:28 GMT
Yea in a VS Albion scenario Sonny kind of wins out due to him offering such an amazing scabbard and suspension combo. Disappointing about the wait times. Still if their Q/C and blades hold up, I'd say they're a good alternative in the higher end market in comparison to the likes of Albion or A&A.
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