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Post by dc on Aug 25, 2019 20:16:44 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?? Look for reviews, especially on this site and My Armoury (www.myarmoury.com), both for the swords you're interested in and other Albion's sharing the same blades. I haven't handled any of the swords you're considering, but my impression from reviews is that the Burgundian cuts somewhat better than the Poitiers. They're all good swords, so do you want a two handed or single handed sword? Choosing between the single handers: which one appeals to you most aesthetically, or is most interesting to you for historic reasons. Is one available today (used or in stock at some store) versus having to wait a year or more for Albion to make one on the others?
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Post by wstalcup on Sept 1, 2019 17:49:01 GMT
Also maybe consider the Albion Knight? I have one. Its the most classic blade type and I'd venture to say that when most people think about what a sword looks like.. this is it! However, one problem with Albion swords (and I probably alone in thinking this) ..is that they look so good and supposedly have a such a good resale value.. I am afraid to use it! Sure i guess it would safe cutting some cardboard boxes or whatevs but actually i'm thinking of selling it.. I could buy 2 or 3 beater swords in its place and practice with them and really go to town on slashing, piercing all kinds of stuff..
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Sept 2, 2019 4:02:23 GMT
Also maybe consider the Albion Knight? I have one. Its the most classic blade type and I'd venture to say that when most people think about what a sword looks like.. this is it! However, one problem with Albion swords (and I probably alone in thinking this) ..is that they look so good and supposedly have a such a good resale value.. I am afraid to use it! Sure i guess it would safe cutting some cardboard boxes or whatevs but actually i'm thinking of selling it.. I could buy 2 or 3 beater swords in its place and practice with them and really go to town on slashing, piercing all kinds of stuff.. I do like the knight but for the type XII blades I like the caitness the most. But I already have a type XII with my hanwei tinker arming sword.
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Post by wstalcup on Sept 3, 2019 16:27:43 GMT
Also maybe consider the Albion Knight? I have one. Its the most classic blade type and I'd venture to say that when most people think about what a sword looks like.. this is it! However, one problem with Albion swords (and I probably alone in thinking this) ..is that they look so good and supposedly have a such a good resale value.. I am afraid to use it! Sure i guess it would safe cutting some cardboard boxes or whatevs but actually i'm thinking of selling it.. I could buy 2 or 3 beater swords in its place and practice with them and really go to town on slashing, piercing all kinds of stuff.. I do like the knight but for the type XII blades I like the caitness the most. But I already have a type XII with my hanwei tinker arming sword. I see, excellent point! I was trying to help you.. but instead..you really helped me a lot! LOL.. I'm know even more convinced to sell my Albion Knight.. and pick up that hanwei tinker arming sword! looks great! 5160 spring steel and blade has a satin finish and so inexpensive.. I could have a lot of fun with it without the worries of damaging it! I'm no expert.. but out of the 4 Albions you are considering.. i'd forget to the Norman then.. too similar to what you already have. between the other 2 single-handers that you are looking at.. the Burgundian looks better than the poiters and the poiters "seems" to be a little too pointy.. might damage easier? The Ringeck is an entirely different beast being a 2 hander. i really like 2 handers, so if you don't have one yet.. then maybe that's the way to go? I have a 2-hander (the Sword of Roven) www.swordsdirect.com/swords-of-roven.htmlits sweet. has a long ricasso.. so besides the normal grips, you can also grip the sword above the hilt for more accurate thrusts and vary different fighting techniques..very versatile! Good luck!
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Sept 7, 2019 4:22:11 GMT
I do like the knight but for the type XII blades I like the caitness the most. But I already have a type XII with my hanwei tinker arming sword. I see, excellent point! I was trying to help you.. but instead..you really helped me a lot! LOL.. I'm know even more convinced to sell my Albion Knight.. and pick up that hanwei tinker arming sword! looks great! 5160 spring steel and blade has a satin finish and so inexpensive.. I could have a lot of fun with it without the worries of damaging it! I'm no expert.. but out of the 4 Albions you are considering.. i'd forget to the Norman then.. too similar to what you already have. between the other 2 single-handers that you are looking at.. the Burgundian looks better than the poiters and the poiters "seems" to be a little too pointy.. might damage easier? The Ringeck is an entirely different beast being a 2 hander. i really like 2 handers, so if you don't have one yet.. then maybe that's the way to go? I have a 2-hander (the Sword of Roven) www.swordsdirect.com/swords-of-roven.htmlits sweet. has a long ricasso.. so besides the normal grips, you can also grip the sword above the hilt for more accurate thrusts and vary different fighting techniques..very versatile! Good luck! The hanwei tinker is amazing. I have both the longsword and arming sword by hanwei tinker and I love them both dearly. I also own the sword of Roven, it was my first longsword! Right now I'm leaning ringeck, I've honestly had dreams about it
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Post by theophilus736 on Sept 7, 2019 20:52:10 GMT
Burgundian would be my choice. I've owned the Norman, and it's nice, but not something I would pick over their other type x swords or a type xii or Burgundian. Almost felt like a compromise.
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