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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 15:31:30 GMT
For about five or six years I've been eyeballing Albion swords and I could never afford them. However now I've started my first real job and I want to start saving and within the next month order my first high end sword!
The biggest difficulty has been deciding on what I want. So I turn to you fellow sword geeks, to help me. Many of you have Albions and I would love to get your advice.
I'm looking at the Ringeck, Burgundian, Norman and Poitiers right now. Generally I want to get something that would have seen action in the Wars of the Roses/1450-1500. However I love that Norman sword too, and I pictured my favorite d&d character using it. I've looked at the Regent, Viceroy and other higher priced swords from Albion but I simply like the other ones more.
However I'm open to suggestions! Please let me know what you all think, and thanks for your help!
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Post by leviathansteak on Aug 22, 2019 16:23:04 GMT
I got a ringeck as my first albion and im still in love with the handling. Got the half wire wrap too but i wouldnt recommend it.
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Post by stuber2 on Aug 22, 2019 16:33:54 GMT
I have a Burgundian, and a Poitiers. I like both, but the Burgundian is my favorite. Albion does a great job with the hollow ground blade. And I prefer the hex shaped grip on the Burgundian over a normal oval shape. Grip shape is highly personal, I think the hex shape is a love it or hate it type of thing.
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Post by thomasthesecond on Aug 22, 2019 17:31:48 GMT
Mine was an Albion count. I'm a lover of the longer wider ones, and the count had just enough flair for me with the bronze pommel.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 18:04:47 GMT
Mine was an Albion count. I'm a lover of the longer wider ones, and the count had just enough flair for me with the bronze pommel. I like a good wide blade too, my only issue is I'm kinda striving for a mid to late 15th century blade. The count is a beautiful sword tho!
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 22, 2019 18:11:30 GMT
i like the albion burgundian and the ringeck alot, nice hollow ground blade on the former
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Post by Brian Kunz on Aug 22, 2019 18:29:46 GMT
My first was the Prince a dozen or so years ago, and I still have it. Of the 4 you're debating on, there is quite a variance among them. I say go with what aesthetically pleases you, because any of them will make you happy once you have it in your hand. Basically, you can't go wrong with those. The burgundian is probably the most stylish, it will also have the stiffest blade. The ringeck being a longsword will have some flex, and so will the poitiers, though somewhat less with the shorter blade. The norman will have the most flex and is the only dedicated 'cutter' of the 4, while the others are cut & thrust style swords.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 18:29:49 GMT
i like the albion burgundian and the ringeck alot, nice hollow ground blade on the former So would you recommend one over the other?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 18:31:35 GMT
My first was the Prince a dozen or so years ago, and I still have it. Of the 4 you're debating on, there is quite a variance among them. I say go with what aesthetically pleases you, because any of them will make you happy once you have it in your hand. Basically, you can't go wrong with those. The burgundian is probably the most stylish, it will also have the stiffest blade. The ringeck being a longsword will have some flex, and so will the poitiers, though somewhat less with the shorter blade. The norman will have the most flex and is the only dedicated 'cutter' of the 4, while the others are cut & thrust style swords. Yea, I only really like the norman because it looks amazing and I have a specific vision of my favorite d&d character using it. It really has nothing to do with the 15th century which is where my historical interest is most.
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 22, 2019 19:11:56 GMT
i like the albion burgundian and the ringeck alot, nice hollow ground blade on the former So would you recommend one over the other? well one is a 1 hander and 1 is not so just decide which one you like better both are good for their styles
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Post by rannh1 on Aug 23, 2019 5:14:47 GMT
Look at their offerings, see which ones you like looking at and think you will enjoy holding and go for it. Chances are that will bring you a lot of joy regardless. Good luck Ps: seems you like the Norman, so I think you already know what you want to get.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Aug 23, 2019 13:40:44 GMT
My first was a Templar. But I absolutely LOVE lOVE LOVE my Reeve.
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Post by stormmaster on Aug 23, 2019 13:43:38 GMT
yeah almost all the albions handle very well, just differently
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 23, 2019 14:12:06 GMT
My first was a Templar. But I absolutely LOVE lOVE LOVE my Reeve. I almost went with the Reeve myself lol. It looks amazing.
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Post by Siward on Aug 23, 2019 17:57:42 GMT
My first was a Templar. But I absolutely LOVE lOVE LOVE my Reeve. I almost went with the Reeve myself lol. It looks amazing. The Reeve is amazing, but that might be because I prefer the X to Xa. If the Bayeaux comes up at KOA I’ll probably try and get it.
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Aug 24, 2019 2:14:14 GMT
I don't have the 3 swords you mentioned in your opening post. I do have the Lancaster, which has the same blade, but IMO a better hilt than the Poitiers. More expensive of course, but a really nice sword. Another good Wars of the Roses sword - The Kingmaker, which I think has the same blade as the Burgundian.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 24, 2019 2:27:43 GMT
I don't have the 3 swords you mentioned in your opening post. I do have the Lancaster, which has the same blade, but IMO a better hilt than the Poitiers. More expensive of course, but a really nice sword. Another good Wars of the Roses sword - The Kingmaker, which I think has the same blade as the Burgundian. Yea I loved the kingmaker at first but I've come to love the Burgundian. It's also a little cheaper
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Aug 24, 2019 3:08:47 GMT
I don't have the 3 swords you mentioned in your opening post. I do have the Lancaster, which has the same blade, but IMO a better hilt than the Poitiers. More expensive of course, but a really nice sword. Another good Wars of the Roses sword - The Kingmaker, which I think has the same blade as the Burgundian. Yea I loved the kingmaker at first but I've come to love the Burgundian. It's also a little cheaper I want to like the Kingmaker, but it's guard makes me think of a cocktail sword, which ruins it for me.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 24, 2019 4:06:40 GMT
I have a Burgundian, and a Poitiers. I like both, but the Burgundian is my favorite. Albion does a great job with the hollow ground blade. And I prefer the hex shaped grip on the Burgundian over a normal oval shape. Grip shape is highly personal, I think the hex shape is a love it or hate it type of thing. I know they aren't "dedicated cutters" but would you say either of them can cut adequately??
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Post by stuber2 on Aug 25, 2019 4:39:40 GMT
I have a Burgundian, and a Poitiers. I like both, but the Burgundian is my favorite. Albion does a great job with the hollow ground blade. And I prefer the hex shaped grip on the Burgundian over a normal oval shape. Grip shape is highly personal, I think the hex shape is a love it or hate it type of thing. I know they aren't "dedicated cutters" but would you say either of them can cut adequately?? To be honest, I haven't tried cutting with either just yet, but the blade profile on the Burgundian would make it a better cutter. I wouldn't want to take a swing from either of them, however. lol
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