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Post by gruggier on Nov 19, 2016 17:07:51 GMT
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Post by gruggier on Nov 14, 2016 20:47:09 GMT
My pleasure!
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Post by gruggier on Nov 14, 2016 12:21:38 GMT
Hi nothing to major for the cons. Please remember I am no expert nor do I practice any HEMA etc. Just an enthusiast and my opinion. The Albion's vikings are really well balanced. When I received my Squire Gotland it was an eye opener. I was in able to wield the Gotland real well. My Albion Vinland a little heavier but still quite manageable. For the price though, no sheaths and unsharpened. Plain leather handle wraps. Kind of a bummer but they are squire line. Still both Albion's i have are well made. The VA vikings are significantly blade heavy compared to the Albion's. Bit of a difference when handling the sword etc. Not as much control or balance as the Albion's if that makes sense. But both VA's they came sharp, no secondary bevel, well done i think. Excellent sheaths and grips that were standard with the swords for the price. Fittings on the Albion is 99.8%. The leather wrap on the Vinland not to good. The line is not straight. Kind of crooked. See first pic below. For $600 bucks they could have done a bit better job. The VA's are 90%, and I say that because blade and the hilt area have some gaps. See second pic. The Albion's are perfect. Nothing major but for the price on the VA's ($590 plus) some people may be bothered. I was. Its the special edition line. I expected more. Attachments:
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Post by gruggier on Nov 6, 2016 21:04:03 GMT
Let me throw in my shield and an A&A axe Attachments:
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Post by gruggier on Nov 6, 2016 21:02:24 GMT
Just want to share with everyone mine nicest collection of Viking era swords. Two Albion's (squire line) and two Valiant Armoury's. Both have pros and cons.
All are awesome! My favorite type of swords. The Viking era I mean.
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Post by gruggier on Nov 4, 2016 12:31:32 GMT
My new Albion. Attachments:
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Post by gruggier on Nov 1, 2016 22:54:40 GMT
The handling was just amazing. It sold me big time.
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Post by gruggier on Nov 1, 2016 16:58:38 GMT
I want to get all four also. Just bought the unsharpened version of Vinland Sword and will be in this Thursday. I want to sell my other swords now. The Albion i got is just crazy good and handles like a dream. I think it is just worth saving up and getting Albions...
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Post by gruggier on Oct 29, 2016 1:52:39 GMT
I received the sword today! I am in awe! WOW! I will post pics soon. WOW!
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Post by gruggier on Oct 28, 2016 1:55:21 GMT
Amen! And thanks. It will be here tomorrow.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 26, 2016 1:36:49 GMT
Was just checking out KOA and noticed they have a Albion Jarl with oxblood wrap! Damn wish i had more money.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 23:04:00 GMT
Never mind. Next Generation. Just googled it.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 23:02:53 GMT
I have one of the original NG Gotlands. It has good balance, and I like it' As for resale value, you will get more for some swords than others. Albions retain a lot of their value. One selling point is that you can send the buyer the sword right now - if they buy it from Albion, they'll have to wait 4 to 6 months for delivery. Note the limited edition number on Albion models. They vary from 100 to 500 to 1000. Obviously, the 100's will tend to sell out fastest. If you have a "Sold Out" model, you will be able to resell it for more money. Sold out models - the Valkyrja, the Chieftain, the Gallowglass, and the NG versions of Gotland, Clontarf, and Vinland. If I ever sell my Valkyrja, I expect to get more than I paid for it. Of course, any custom sword will have a good resale value, depending on its quality. What is NG stand for when you guys say NG versions of Gotland?
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 23:01:06 GMT
Albions sell very well tho, usually at least close to the original value, its the cheaper end swords like windlass and etc that lose value easier, unless they are discontinued in which case there will be that one person who will pay 2x to 3x the original price for a Twinkle sword by windlass because its discontinued like me Yeah thats why I mostly purchace Windlass, Cold steel... They are pretty cheap, especially Windlass. Most of mine are deal of the day.... For me after a few cuts to water bottles etc, its more for me to look at and enjoy. So I don't feel real bad using those and I don't care if I sell those or not. They are low cost so does not bother me. Its the expensive stuff, like that Albion Museum line sword of St Maurice. HOLY CRAP I WANT THAT.... But look how long its been on the KOA website. Granted it is expensive for anyones budget in my opinion.... I even saw a video KOA just made on you tube. I thought for sure by now it would have sold... I wonder if anyone would by such a sword used...
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 17:03:21 GMT
Swords are not good investments. Look at it this way: If someone can buy that same Albion you have brand new from the maker, why would they pay you the same price? You need something to make the one you are offering more attractive to a buyer than a new one (ie: lower price). Unless it's from a limited run that is no longer available it's a hard sell. Generally, reselling a sword is a money losing proposition. No doubt no doubt, but I always thought because of the long wait times from some makers such as Albion, etc, that people would be willing to pay and get the product right away. I guess it depends on the individual.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 16:58:33 GMT
Yeah I am really excited! Thanks guys! Now the wait. A short wait though as its in stock. I assume the sharpened and non sharpened are the same specs? Except not sharpened on one of them.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 15:40:25 GMT
Hey all! Just purchased my first Albion Viking sword. ALBION SQUIRE LINE GOTLAND SWORD (not sharpened). The Viking Shield had one in stock so I took a chance. I got 30 days to send it back if I don't like it. Expensive hobby.
I have been hesitant to purchace the more expensive lines because I have noticed quite a few people selling swords and getting way less then they paid for it. Some have not sold. Kinda concerns me. Swords are really not the greatest investments, even if its an Albion.
Any way hope I will post some pics up when I get it.
Take care.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 16, 2016 15:22:56 GMT
The blade is a tinker viking blade? The ones that are sold on KOA? The replacement blades?
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Post by gruggier on Sept 6, 2016 17:51:56 GMT
Added some more info from the DSA website. No weight description unfortunately.
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Post by gruggier on Sept 6, 2016 12:06:51 GMT
Anybody notice the new DSA Ulfberht? I like it. Just curious what the community thinks.
www.darksword-armory.com/medieval-weapon/one-handed-sword/the-ulfberht-2208/
"The Ulfberht is hand forged in India from EN-45 Spring Steel and tempered to a Rockwell of 48-50. Hand made under Darksword guidelines to create a balance between affordability and functionality, the handle and Scabbard are made in Montreal Canada, in the Darksword Armory shop. The Blade is etched by Darksword Armory inc.
The sword can be used for actual combat and for cutting practices when ordered sharp. The guard and pommel are made in Mild Steel. The grip is made of Oak and wrapped in black leather.
Specs for the Ulfberht sword
Blade: EN-45 High Carbon Spring Steel Total length: 36″ Blade length: 30″ Blade width at base: 2″ Guard & Pommel: mild Steel Weight: TBD"
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