...I got my Albion Munich today...in the words of René Belloq, "It's beautiful!"
Congrats.. I know you were anticipating/waiting for its arrival for some time. Good things are always worth waiting for but that doesn't make the time pass any faster.
Last Edit: Dec 28, 2020 19:04:00 GMT by Lord Newport
“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” ----Sen. Barry Goldwater "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ----Benjamin Franklin
Received my Yomikuni order today. Warrior tachi and custom-furniture Warrior katana. The hamon on the tachi is gorgeous - glad I paid extra for the polish. Just the one picture for now, as it's one of the very few rainy days of the year.
Received my Yomikuni order today. Warrior tachi and custom-furniture Warrior katana. The hamon on the tachi is gorgeous - glad I paid extra for the polish. Just the one picture for now, as it's one of the very few rainy days of the year.
Congrats...
“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” ----Sen. Barry Goldwater "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ----Benjamin Franklin
Just received, this dark and stormy Southern California day, my Albion type XIV Yeoman purchased from Christian Short (Thank you Christian) and my Yeoman/Sheriff scabbard by TOD's Workshop. Both were impressively and securely packaged for shipment. A very secure and well padded box from Christian and a hard and secure tube also well padded from TOD's. (photos below)
The Albion speaks for itself as far is what it is versus expectations. Dark brown leather grip with no apparent flaws, tight and to be honest better balanced/lighter in the hand than my Albion Sovereign. I prefer the Yeoman with its single center fuller to the Sovereign's double fullers as well as the Yeomans less flashy, more business like appearance.
The TOD's Workshop scabbard is what clinched the deal for me to by the Yeoman when Christian put it up for sale. I was researching Yeoman/Sheriff reviews contemplating the Yeoman purchase and the page on the TOD's Workshop website offering the Yeoman/Sheriff scabbard turned up in the search. I have to assume someone commissioned the scabbard and failed to follow thru on it. Regardless, I took it as a sign from the gods that the yeoman purchase was meant to be and bought both the same night... and they both arrived the same day. "I love it when a plan comes together..."
The scabbard itself is well executed, Poplar wood cored medieval sword scabbard with a veg tan outer with a medieval 'z' style belt harness. The belt is attached using a classic style of the 13th and 14thC and the belt is finished with an elaborate buckle set and the scabbards is finished with a bronze chape.
The scabbard is in a light tan fine brown leather with a red leather integral belt. The belt arrives to accommodate up to a 48" waist (happily mine is 35") and in need of the buckle holes to be done by the customer. The sword fits perfect in the wood cored scabbard, snug with no rattles, when held upside down the sword remains in the scabbard and yet it draws effortlessly. I would say the workmanship is on par or a little above the early Christian Fletcher scabbards I own and better fit and same finish as the Albion made scabbards I own.
Incoming from Christian Short:
Incoming from Tod's Workshop:
Albion Yeoman and Tod's Workshop scabbard
Last Edit: Dec 29, 2020 13:56:57 GMT by Lord Newport
“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” ----Sen. Barry Goldwater "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ----Benjamin Franklin
That's a great combo. I'm considering commissioning a scabbard from Tod's Workshop for the Albion Talhoffer I bought from Christian Short.
I am impressed with the product, particularly at the price point of USD$680.00 plus shipping. I dont know what their wait time is. I have another year to wait for my place in the que at DK scabbards to come up. I have a commission for a custom XII with Maciej Kopciuch and fortunately he will also have a custom scabbard made for it.
Last Edit: Dec 29, 2020 13:55:45 GMT by Lord Newport
“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” ----Sen. Barry Goldwater "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ----Benjamin Franklin
“I'll carry on, carry over, carry forward, Cary Grant, cash and carry, carry me back to Old Virginia, I'll even 'hari-kari' if you show me how, but I will not carry a gun!” - Alan Alda
"We must remember that absence of surviving physical evidence is not necessarily evidence of their non-existence" - Craig Johnson (Arms & Armor)
"I do not kill with my gun. He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart." - Roland of Gilead
...I got my Albion Munich today...in the words of René Belloq, "It's beautiful!"
Congrats.. I know you were anticipating/waiting for its arrival for some time. Good things are always worth waiting for but that doesn't make the time pass any faster.
Thanks. I recognize that this is the honeymoon period, but I think I'm more satisfied with this sword than I have been with any of my previous Albions (which is saying a lot). The partial wire wrap feels a lot more comfortable bare-handed than I thought it would, and I was pleasantly surprised that Albion seems to have blackened the wire to match the hilt furniture. I have some moonstone cabochons I intend to use as pommel markers, and I think they will pair well with the dark hilt.
As an aside, I don't understand the Oakeshott type 18 classification. The subtypes are so radically different from each other. The Munich is basically the opposite of The Principe.
"Everything in moderation, including moderation." -Oscar Wilde
Nice! We have the eyes on their "Kenshin" model...
“I'll carry on, carry over, carry forward, Cary Grant, cash and carry, carry me back to Old Virginia, I'll even 'hari-kari' if you show me how, but I will not carry a gun!” - Alan Alda
"We must remember that absence of surviving physical evidence is not necessarily evidence of their non-existence" - Craig Johnson (Arms & Armor)
"I do not kill with my gun. He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart." - Roland of Gilead
My 2020 hobby funds had run very low, but I got a few modest birthday and Christmas gifts of cash and specific orders to spend it on something fun rather than bills. It was just enough to cover buying this cutlass; a model that I have been wanting for nearly 3 years. I have one more item that should be coming in sometime in the next few weeks. Then I'll have to take a break for a while.
Anyway, I just picked this up from the post office today.
Despite its name and the mundane appearance of its hilt and scabbard, this sword feels like a proper foot saber to me. It is quick in the hand with an easy recovery and authority in the cut. It has decent reach and good point control. It is very pleasant to wield.
The blade is in very good condition. It is appropriately stiff, and boasts good non-linear distal taper. Though broad in profile, the foible is slim in cross section. If properly sharpened, it should easily cleave through anything short of mail. It is too broad in profile to outright skewer anything, but it would still be deadly in the thrust. The broad blade permits techniques that rely on the off-hand or body to support the spine in close maneuvering and trapping.
The curved grip is confident and comfortable, connecting the hand to the point and cutting edge with ergonomic intuition. The steel bowl may not be attractive to the eye, but the bare sword hand thinks it's beautiful.
I don't really care for the so-called japanning of the hilt and scabbard. It isn't in very good shape, and has clearly been refinished a number of times over a flaked and unprepared older finish. It entirely lacks the deep luster of true lacquer based japanning, and instead looks like acrylic paint applied over raw chipped paint. Indeed, I worry that rust may be hiding under there. I may try to remove the old (paint?) japanning and apply a more dignified somewhat authentic finish.
Here is another photo of my new Albion Munich. The moonstone hasn't been properly set in the pommel yet, and is just laying in the recess for the photo. My current plan is to put down a layer of epoxy mixed with Stuart Semple's BLUE LIT phosphorescent pigment, then lay a ring of twisted wire around the outer edge of the pommel recesses, and the moonstones will then be set inside that ring. The moonstones are translucent, and the blue backlighting should produce a cool effect when coupled with the moonstone's natural adularescence/schiller properties. I'm not sure about which types of wire I want to use for the twisted ring. I'm considering one or more of the following: chemically blackened steel, copper, and/or silver. All except the steel are dead soft, jewelry grade wires I have in a few different gauges. I don't know if there is enough space in the pommel recess to pull off a triple strand twist of all three wire types, but that would certainly look sharp.
The shield I made earlier this year, and just recently added a francisca style axe by Adam Thiele (his website ) which I hafted and decorated to visually match the shield.
I already had a francisca hafted in the traditional throwing axe style, and wanted a nimble single-hand fighting axe with a longer haft (in this case thirty inches of ash). I made a couple of cord and leather wrapped hand holds to make it easier to adjust my hand positioning one-handed, without looking at my hand in the process. The bottom grip has a large riser in the middle to facilitate an extra secure hand hold, and act as an obvious swell to latch on to as I let the haft slide through my hand. The color scheme matches my shield (hunter green, Tuscan sun yellow, and black), I painted stylized rattlesnakes down each side in a Mayan/Aztec inspired design, and keeping with the snake/serpent theme I used to decorate the shield. I just need to clean up the axe head a bit, and decide whether I want to add a lanyard, or some additional decorative element utilizing the hole I put at the bottom of the haft.
Edit: I added a few more photos of the axe, and the Munich hilt next to a moonstone l experimentally backlit with the phosphorescent pigment. I can't get my phone camera to sufficiently photograph the adularescence of the stones, but they are very attractive to the naked eye. An interesting thing about the pigment is that it's white colored when not phosphorescing, and an attractive shade of blue when it is. I guess I'll also know when orcs are near.
My 2020 hobby funds had run very low, but I got a few modest birthday and Christmas gifts of cash and specific orders to spend it on something fun rather than bills. It was just enough to cover buying this cutlass; a model that I have been wanting for nearly 3 years. I have one more item that should be coming in sometime in the next few weeks. Then I'll have to take a break for a while.
Anyway, I just picked this up from the post office today.
Despite its name and the mundane appearance of its hilt and scabbard, this sword feels like a proper foot saber to me. It is quick in the hand with an easy recovery and authority in the cut. It has decent reach and good point control. It is very pleasant to wield.
The blade is in very good condition. It is appropriately stiff, and boasts good non-linear distal taper. Though broad in profile, the foible is slim in cross section. If properly sharpened, it should easily cleave through anything short of mail. It is too broad in profile to outright skewer anything, but it would still be deadly in the thrust. The broad blade permits techniques that rely on the off-hand or body to support the spine in close maneuvering and trapping.
The curved grip is confident and comfortable, connecting the hand to the point and cutting edge with ergonomic intuition. The steel bowl may not be attractive to the eye, but the bare sword hand thinks it's beautiful.
I don't really care for the so-called japanning of the hilt and scabbard. It isn't in very good shape, and has clearly been refinished a number of times over a flaked and unprepared older finish. It entirely lacks the deep luster of true lacquer based japanning, and instead looks like acrylic paint applied over raw chipped paint. Indeed, I worry that rust may be hiding under there. I may try to remove the old (paint?) japanning and apply a more dignified somewhat authentic finish.
Here is another photo of my new Albion Munich. The moonstone hasn't been properly set in the pommel yet, and is just laying in the recess for the photo. My current plan is to put down a layer of epoxy mixed with Stuart Semple's BLUE LIT phosphorescent pigment, then lay a ring of twisted wire around the outer edge of the pommel recesses, and the moonstones will then be set inside that ring. The moonstones are translucent, and the blue backlighting should produce a cool effect when coupled with the moonstone's natural adularescence/schiller properties. I'm not sure about which types of wire I want to use for the twisted ring. I'm considering one or more of the following: chemically blackened steel, copper, and/or silver. All except the steel are dead soft, jewelry grade wires I have in a few different gauges. I don't know if there is enough space in the pommel recess to pull off a triple strand twist of all three wire types, but that would certainly look sharp.
The shield I made earlier this year, and just recently added a francisca style axe by Adam Thiele (his website ) which I hafted and decorated to visually match the shield.
I already had a francisca hafted in the traditional throwing axe style, and wanted a nimble single-hand fighting axe with a longer haft (in this case thirty inches of ash). I made a couple of cord and leather wrapped hand holds to make it easier to adjust my hand positioning one-handed, without looking at my hand in the process. The bottom grip has a large riser in the middle to facilitate an extra secure hand hold, and act as an obvious swell to latch on to as I let the haft slide through my hand. The color scheme matches my shield (hunter green, Tuscan sun yellow, and black), I painted stylized rattlesnakes down each side in a Mayan/Aztec inspired design, and keeping with the snake/serpent theme I used to decorate the shield. I just need to clean up the axe head a bit, and decide whether I want to add a lanyard, or some additional decorative element utilizing the hole I put at the bottom of the haft.
Edit: I added a few more photos of the axe, and the Munich hilt next to a moonstone l experimentally backlit with the phosphorescent pigment. I can't get my phone camera to sufficiently photograph the adularescence of the stones, but they are very attractive to the naked eye. An interesting thing about the pigment is that it's white colored when not phosphorescing, and an attractive shade of blue when it is. I guess I'll also know when orcs are near.
The moonstone looks great with the glow behind it. What do you think of the Adam Thiele axe head? I've been tempted by them for a while.
The shore gives way to the sea. And the sea, my friends, does not dream of you.
Here is another photo of my new Albion Munich. The moonstone hasn't been properly set in the pommel yet, and is just laying in the recess for the photo. My current plan is to put down a layer of epoxy mixed with Stuart Semple's BLUE LIT phosphorescent pigment, then lay a ring of twisted wire around the outer edge of the pommel recesses, and the moonstones will then be set inside that ring. The moonstones are translucent, and the blue backlighting should produce a cool effect when coupled with the moonstone's natural adularescence/schiller properties. I'm not sure about which types of wire I want to use for the twisted ring. I'm considering one or more of the following: chemically blackened steel, copper, and/or silver. All except the steel are dead soft, jewelry grade wires I have in a few different gauges. I don't know if there is enough space in the pommel recess to pull off a triple strand twist of all three wire types, but that would certainly look sharp.
The shield I made earlier this year, and just recently added a francisca style axe by Adam Thiele (his website ) which I hafted and decorated to visually match the shield.
I already had a francisca hafted in the traditional throwing axe style, and wanted a nimble single-hand fighting axe with a longer haft (in this case thirty inches of ash). I made a couple of cord and leather wrapped hand holds to make it easier to adjust my hand positioning one-handed, without looking at my hand in the process. The bottom grip has a large riser in the middle to facilitate an extra secure hand hold, and act as an obvious swell to latch on to as I let the haft slide through my hand. The color scheme matches my shield (hunter green, Tuscan sun yellow, and black), I painted stylized rattlesnakes down each side in a Mayan/Aztec inspired design, and keeping with the snake/serpent theme I used to decorate the shield. I just need to clean up the axe head a bit, and decide whether I want to add a lanyard, or some additional decorative element utilizing the hole I put at the bottom of the haft.
Edit: I added a few more photos of the axe, and the Munich hilt next to a moonstone l experimentally backlit with the phosphorescent pigment. I can't get my phone camera to sufficiently photograph the adularescence of the stones, but they are very attractive to the naked eye. An interesting thing about the pigment is that it's white colored when not phosphorescing, and an attractive shade of blue when it is. I guess I'll also know when orcs are near.
The moonstone looks great with the glow behind it. What do you think of the Adam Thiele axe head? I've been tempted by them for a while.
I'm really happy with it. It's a solid piece, and came very sharp. It has a rough handmade aesthetic, but with a professional and purposeful execution. I'll be buying more of his products.
mrstabby: Been thinking the same - but the person that set up the page might not be there anymore and old code gets messy when not maintained. Might be a "repair subscriptions, destroy function X, repair X, destroy Y" situation by now - would mean a total overhaul.
Nov 18, 2024 7:29:27 GMT
choseychas: Huh. Is there no fix on our side then? Or is it that you need to contact an admin since the auto system is down?
Nov 18, 2024 3:58:50 GMT
eastman: problems with the forum software are the cause, not a goal to limit the club. There is an error with the software that messes up activities that require the sending of email.
Nov 18, 2024 3:57:36 GMT
choseychas: That's what I figured, wasn't sure if it had become a limited club where you have to know someone to get in or what was going on.
Nov 18, 2024 2:39:40 GMT
eastman: that situation has been constant at MyArmoury for the last 2-3 years
Nov 18, 2024 0:32:06 GMT
choseychas: Anyone have any info on MyArmoury registration? Been wanting to make an account for a year or more (can't remember at this point) but every time I've checked they've halted registrations.
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alinkinthechain: I also do love Boston. I've traveled a bit and nothing feels as wonderful as that city to me. I'm lucky to live nearby
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txhighlander: Boston might be my fav. So much history, and clean! and great food. New York was cool for a day to see iconic landmarks
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eskiso: someone can help me to identify a sword and its origin, to see its commercial value please.
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blackngold: Dallas is the worst place in the country to fly in and out of. High winds can delay your flight by 6.5 hours and leave you sitting on the tarmac for an additional 2 (ask me how I know)...
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nerdthenord: Oh I’ve been there lol, I’m in Texas. Dallas is certainly not high on my travel list lol
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Arlequin: Come to Dallas, we can be your worst
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nerdthenord: I just got back from 10 days in Chicago and Milwaukee, absolutely amazing. Chicago was easily my favorite big City I have ever been to
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