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Post by blackngold on Feb 24, 2024 17:27:34 GMT
Maybe apexing the edge could make the difference. The one that was used was Albion's factory edge. That's certainly a possibility, but I would feel like something would be lost in doing so.
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Post by pennijr on Feb 25, 2024 0:51:22 GMT
Definitely worth picking up a munich still. They are one of the best swords to represent most European long sword fighting styles for fiore and German longsword etc. Just got to get a few other swords if you want to do some competition cutting wirh the mats haha. The sword that inspired the Munich is one of the most beautiful examples of western weaponry ever made, in my humble opinion. Having said that, for the "slender-n-stabby longsword" niche of my small collection, I'm actually eyeballing that "used" Cluny on sale at KoA, as I love the low-key coolness of that pommel, and the Cluny Sword has always struck me as a more "hardcore" expression of the type than the Munich Sword. I just need a few more months to pay down my card balance a little more... If money were no object, I'd probably comission a custom longsword utilizing details & forms (albeit "adjusted" slightly in order to create more cohesiveness, so it doesn't come off as a disjointed hodgepodge) from some of my favorite documented XVIIIa's & XVIIIb's throughout public & private collections, likely from one of the highly talented smiths currently residing in Poland. I own both the Munich and Cluny. The Munich is a much more imposing sword fit for a knight in battle. It is rigid and hefty. The Cluny is lighter and more rapier-like.
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Post by toddstratton1 on Feb 25, 2024 0:59:40 GMT
Not a bad idea on that Cluny. The price on KoA is from before Albion's increase, so you'd be saving hundreds even with tax and shipping. I want it too, but $$$ is an object. Otherwise, that Ljubljana would also be mine. That Ljubljana is a treasure, I regret not buying it at SoCal sword fight back in 2023
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Post by blackngold on Feb 25, 2024 5:00:59 GMT
The sword that inspired the Munich is one of the most beautiful examples of western weaponry ever made, in my humble opinion. Having said that, for the "slender-n-stabby longsword" niche of my small collection, I'm actually eyeballing that "used" Cluny on sale at KoA, as I love the low-key coolness of that pommel, and the Cluny Sword has always struck me as a more "hardcore" expression of the type than the Munich Sword. I just need a few more months to pay down my card balance a little more... If money were no object, I'd probably comission a custom longsword utilizing details & forms (albeit "adjusted" slightly in order to create more cohesiveness, so it doesn't come off as a disjointed hodgepodge) from some of my favorite documented XVIIIa's & XVIIIb's throughout public & private collections, likely from one of the highly talented smiths currently residing in Poland. I own both the Munich and Cluny. The Munich is a much more imposing sword fit for a knight in battle. It is rigid and hefty. The Cluny is lighter and more rapier-like. Thanks for chiming in! I have actually handled the Munich when I visited Albion in New Glarus, Wisconsin, and I remember that the ONLY 2-handed sword I preferred more was The Knecht (long live the Knecht!)! Despite its's thickness, I remember the Munich as being surprisingly quick and agile! Both the Regent and Viceroy came pretty close, though, at least in that regard.
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Post by toddstratton1 on Feb 25, 2024 7:34:56 GMT
I own both the Munich and Cluny. The Munich is a much more imposing sword fit for a knight in battle. It is rigid and hefty. The Cluny is lighter and more rapier-like. Thanks for chiming in! I have actually handled the Munich when I visited Albion in New Glarus, Wisconsin, and I remember that the ONLY 2-handed sword I preferred more was The Knecht (long live the Knecht!)! Despite its's thickness, I remember the Munich as being surprisingly quick and agile! Both the Regent and Viceroy came pretty close, though, at least in that regard. Sorry getting off topic but curious, did you ever dry handle the Brescia spadona? Imo and many others it's probably the best handling of all the albions haha
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Post by blackngold on Feb 27, 2024 3:56:19 GMT
Thanks for chiming in! I have actually handled the Munich when I visited Albion in New Glarus, Wisconsin, and I remember that the ONLY 2-handed sword I preferred more was The Knecht (long live the Knecht!)! Despite its's thickness, I remember the Munich as being surprisingly quick and agile! Both the Regent and Viceroy came pretty close, though, at least in that regard. Sorry getting off topic but curious, did you ever dry handle the Brescia spadona? Imo and many others it's probably the best handling of all the albions haha Unfortunately, no, I don't think they had an example in the shop at the time. But I have also heard this about the Brescia Spadona, and it is a darn handsome sword!
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