Albion hand and a half opinions
Apr 7, 2021 14:26:08 GMT
Post by lmalterna on Apr 7, 2021 14:26:08 GMT
First post, so go easy on the old man.
Just starting my interest in swords and have spent hours watching reviews, reading threads. While I will start my practice with a stave then a beater, I want to plunk down a deposit for an Albion. Ultimately, I want a sword that I can be proud of, that would suit for real world use and I can pass down. Something built to last. Understanding that Albion's take time to come in, I want to put down a retainer on an order.
Style, blade length/style and weight---- I would choose a Norman blade, Count guard and hilt with a bronze scent stopper pommel. Obviously, this is not an option. The Reeve in H 1/2 would also appeal to me.
What I am left with is the Count, Crecy or Mercenary. Since I do not intend to fight anyone in plate armour, the thrust centric blade of the Mercenary is not appealing to me as cut is more important. Since I do not have a training bias, I can learn of whatever sword I choose. I would like to hear feedback from people who have used these swords on the good/bad/ugly or options that I am overlooking.
For now, I am starting with a Kingston Arming sword to get some feel for handling a sword but feel like hand and a half is going to be better for me than a one hand sword.
Thanks,
Bill
Just starting my interest in swords and have spent hours watching reviews, reading threads. While I will start my practice with a stave then a beater, I want to plunk down a deposit for an Albion. Ultimately, I want a sword that I can be proud of, that would suit for real world use and I can pass down. Something built to last. Understanding that Albion's take time to come in, I want to put down a retainer on an order.
Style, blade length/style and weight---- I would choose a Norman blade, Count guard and hilt with a bronze scent stopper pommel. Obviously, this is not an option. The Reeve in H 1/2 would also appeal to me.
What I am left with is the Count, Crecy or Mercenary. Since I do not intend to fight anyone in plate armour, the thrust centric blade of the Mercenary is not appealing to me as cut is more important. Since I do not have a training bias, I can learn of whatever sword I choose. I would like to hear feedback from people who have used these swords on the good/bad/ugly or options that I am overlooking.
For now, I am starting with a Kingston Arming sword to get some feel for handling a sword but feel like hand and a half is going to be better for me than a one hand sword.
Thanks,
Bill
