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Post by spikeynorman47 on Sept 7, 2019 4:22:11 GMT
I do like the knight but for the type XII blades I like the caitness the most. But I already have a type XII with my hanwei tinker arming sword. I see, excellent point! I was trying to help you.. but instead..you really helped me a lot! LOL.. I'm know even more convinced to sell my Albion Knight.. and pick up that hanwei tinker arming sword! looks great! 5160 spring steel and blade has a satin finish and so inexpensive.. I could have a lot of fun with it without the worries of damaging it! I'm no expert.. but out of the 4 Albions you are considering.. i'd forget to the Norman then.. too similar to what you already have. between the other 2 single-handers that you are looking at.. the Burgundian looks better than the poiters and the poiters "seems" to be a little too pointy.. might damage easier? The Ringeck is an entirely different beast being a 2 hander. i really like 2 handers, so if you don't have one yet.. then maybe that's the way to go? I have a 2-hander (the Sword of Roven) www.swordsdirect.com/swords-of-roven.htmlits sweet. has a long ricasso.. so besides the normal grips, you can also grip the sword above the hilt for more accurate thrusts and vary different fighting techniques..very versatile! Good luck! The hanwei tinker is amazing. I have both the longsword and arming sword by hanwei tinker and I love them both dearly. I also own the sword of Roven, it was my first longsword! Right now I'm leaning ringeck, I've honestly had dreams about it
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Sept 2, 2019 4:02:23 GMT
Also maybe consider the Albion Knight? I have one. Its the most classic blade type and I'd venture to say that when most people think about what a sword looks like.. this is it! However, one problem with Albion swords (and I probably alone in thinking this) ..is that they look so good and supposedly have a such a good resale value.. I am afraid to use it! Sure i guess it would safe cutting some cardboard boxes or whatevs but actually i'm thinking of selling it.. I could buy 2 or 3 beater swords in its place and practice with them and really go to town on slashing, piercing all kinds of stuff.. I do like the knight but for the type XII blades I like the caitness the most. But I already have a type XII with my hanwei tinker arming sword.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 24, 2019 4:06:40 GMT
I have a Burgundian, and a Poitiers. I like both, but the Burgundian is my favorite. Albion does a great job with the hollow ground blade. And I prefer the hex shaped grip on the Burgundian over a normal oval shape. Grip shape is highly personal, I think the hex shape is a love it or hate it type of thing. I know they aren't "dedicated cutters" but would you say either of them can cut adequately??
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 24, 2019 2:27:43 GMT
I don't have the 3 swords you mentioned in your opening post. I do have the Lancaster, which has the same blade, but IMO a better hilt than the Poitiers. More expensive of course, but a really nice sword. Another good Wars of the Roses sword - The Kingmaker, which I think has the same blade as the Burgundian. Yea I loved the kingmaker at first but I've come to love the Burgundian. It's also a little cheaper
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 23, 2019 14:12:06 GMT
My first was a Templar. But I absolutely LOVE lOVE LOVE my Reeve. I almost went with the Reeve myself lol. It looks amazing.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 18:31:35 GMT
My first was the Prince a dozen or so years ago, and I still have it. Of the 4 you're debating on, there is quite a variance among them. I say go with what aesthetically pleases you, because any of them will make you happy once you have it in your hand. Basically, you can't go wrong with those. The burgundian is probably the most stylish, it will also have the stiffest blade. The ringeck being a longsword will have some flex, and so will the poitiers, though somewhat less with the shorter blade. The norman will have the most flex and is the only dedicated 'cutter' of the 4, while the others are cut & thrust style swords. Yea, I only really like the norman because it looks amazing and I have a specific vision of my favorite d&d character using it. It really has nothing to do with the 15th century which is where my historical interest is most.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 18:29:49 GMT
i like the albion burgundian and the ringeck alot, nice hollow ground blade on the former So would you recommend one over the other?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 18:04:47 GMT
Mine was an Albion count. I'm a lover of the longer wider ones, and the count had just enough flair for me with the bronze pommel. I like a good wide blade too, my only issue is I'm kinda striving for a mid to late 15th century blade. The count is a beautiful sword tho!
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Aug 22, 2019 15:31:30 GMT
For about five or six years I've been eyeballing Albion swords and I could never afford them. However now I've started my first real job and I want to start saving and within the next month order my first high end sword!
The biggest difficulty has been deciding on what I want. So I turn to you fellow sword geeks, to help me. Many of you have Albions and I would love to get your advice.
I'm looking at the Ringeck, Burgundian, Norman and Poitiers right now. Generally I want to get something that would have seen action in the Wars of the Roses/1450-1500. However I love that Norman sword too, and I pictured my favorite d&d character using it. I've looked at the Regent, Viceroy and other higher priced swords from Albion but I simply like the other ones more.
However I'm open to suggestions! Please let me know what you all think, and thanks for your help!
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jul 26, 2019 21:39:33 GMT
200 years is a long time to try and maintain a functional steel blade, particularly if it sees significant use. It's certainly possible, but I don't know that it would have ever been common. Perhaps maybe 20-30 years? A blade made around the time of Agincourt could possibly seen in the very beginning of the Wars of the Roses maybe?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jul 26, 2019 21:03:20 GMT
Swords are often categorized by their typology and time period.
However would a sword from a previous time period be seen on battle fields? Obviously the social elite would have the best available, but would lower status people have older types?
If so, how far back do you theorize it would go? Would a soldier in the mid 15th century find themselves using a type XII blade normally seen in the 13th century?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jul 26, 2019 15:56:07 GMT
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Mar 21, 2018 1:57:42 GMT
I'm gonna go ahead and propose that shorter folks should use a normal sized cut and thrust sword along with a buckler. Why try to beat tall people at their own game? That's a lesson I learned fencing against people who were all taller than me. When used a sabre I could close in and cut as long as I kept the offensive. If I kept my distance I would get hit because I just could offend them. This makes perfect sense to me. I was thinking you cant beat someone with superior reach with reach so why bother? I just wanted others opinions as well. Would you say a falchion works in this way too? It's a little shorter than the norm but, I feel it's blade presence gives it a great advantage in the bind and blocking with a shield.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Mar 21, 2018 0:20:52 GMT
I only stand about 5'-7'' in boots, and I find that a hand-n-a half sword that I can hold in the 1-handed, 2-handed, or half-sword grips is almost perfect. If I can't take 'em out from the head or upper body, I can damn sure take their legs out. Some of that Hobbitt training. Yea I understand completely, I'm 5'8" though I've never used a proper hand and a half sword, I have a full length longsword and arming sword. And I love using shields in sparring, but my friend is shorter than me so I can for once be the tall one generally I'm shorter than every one else, and I'd imagine in a "real situation" I'd likely be shorter. Do you also find it better to use a falchion or messer or cutlass type blade with a shield and close distance? Or rather a longer weapon and shield?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Mar 20, 2018 14:42:58 GMT
When facing taller opponents or just generally being short, would you guys and gals say its better to use a shorter sword like a messer/falchion/gladius? Or would it be smarter to use a longer sword?
I'm strictly speaking swords here, as I expect even if you're super short your spear or halberd is your primary weapon.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jan 11, 2018 21:55:00 GMT
I believe purple heart armory have some practice heads for polearms. Nah they just got a polehammer. Though it is similar I could probably just use that.
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jan 10, 2018 19:00:32 GMT
Anyone know a good website to buy a practice halberd? Preferably rubber, similar to the ones used in the Blood and Iron videos on youtube. Or just where they got theirs?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jan 10, 2018 18:59:02 GMT
Right off the bat I would absolutely love an Albion Kingmaker. It's my dream sword:D
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Jan 10, 2018 18:58:10 GMT
Got a Hanwei Basket Hilt Broadsword. A bit blade heavy, but the fit and finish on mine was superb. Love it. Oh I am so jealous! I really would love a good basket hilt sword. Is the blade heavyness an issue? Do you think you could fight with it for a while if you had to?
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Post by spikeynorman47 on Dec 28, 2017 22:15:16 GMT
For your roleplaying game needs I also enjoy Web DM!
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