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Post by eastman on Dec 5, 2023 0:44:31 GMT
Still have about 2.5 years to place the order and just under 5 to finish setting the $$ aside.
55th Birthday present was the Damian Sulowski XIIa named "The Loch Ness Monster"
You'll have to indulge the rest of us when it arrives, Any more comments or memories about how the Svante or Chevalier handled in the showroom? They're art in motion after all, "history in your hand", beautiful on a wall yes, prettier inhand.
The Loch Ness Monster in progress pictures and some final pictures are in an earlier thread. Damian posted the full set of images to his facebook account and the link is there in the posts -
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Post by curiomansion on Dec 5, 2023 8:06:34 GMT
That's a lovely mix! Never handled a Brescia, but I'm sure it's wonderful. A looker too! I'll give full essay length answers to everyone once it arrives in two years(and others such as the Oakeshott too of course) Although I'm unlikely to have good feedback on the serious torture test parameters, I intend to use them all, but not to push their resilience to damage Since I've never owned a proper combat sword before, I'm a careful reader of veteran collectors, the best argument for not buying 10+ seems to be the hassle sharpening oiling and storing the lovely things! I had my eye on the Sempach/Landgraf already, but your comparison in the Ljubljana review raised their prestige in my eye, comparable performance at less than half the price is nothing to ignore. Lukas MG's testing is my primary reference for Albion's XVII blade sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/50344/review-albion-landgrafI'd say on paper the 3 lb weight flat on those type XVII's gives them an apparent edge- mainly over XVa options for armored thrusters. Of course, nothing at that pricepoint has any looks, style or prestige over the Ljubljana. Do you mind questions over private message? Feel free to message any questions! I'm happy to give my 2 cents! Also, you'll probably end up with 10+ eventually.
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Post by eastman on Dec 6, 2023 1:56:04 GMT
It is hard to beat the "Buy 6 in 1 year, get 1 free". Chevalier and a Burgundian are #5 & #6 for this year, so I'll get a Thegn free.
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