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the best european swords you can get. i have a crecy and a clontarf both fantastic swords .
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this is the entry level category for albion swords. they are based on very simple designs and feature few frills .
these swords are made exactly like specific swords in museums down to every last detail. they can run from $ 1332 to $ 3219 .
i received my first albion
the steward
today. there is no doubt why everyone says albion is the go to manufactur
these swords are original designs by peter johnsson, based on historical period types and their characteristics. oakeshott typology is used to categorize these swords, which are the most common of albion’s line and also the most popular .
back to main swords page about peter johnsson sword design / specifications ©2004 peter johnsson. albion armorers international is the sole worldwide licensee for this product
onally and i have one of the last swords he did. . a functional
this is the high end of albion’s production. it features historic recreations of swords from european history designed by peter johnsson from his research spanning museums around the world .
well built. albion truly succeeds at putting
history in your hand
.
i have 3 albion' s now and they are wonderful and preform amazingly .
and while it has that, it doesn’t compromise the swords handling qualities which are quite nice .
to albion for the addition of the half - wire grip wrap. mike quoted a turnaround
ers, i can honestly say i' ve never handled anything like my albion lancaster .
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it' s hard to convey just how much i love the folks over at albion. their swords are some of the best available on the market today, and make up the bulk of my collection
the albion team should be proud of their success in achieving such attributes with this latest entry .
tough medieval swords ready to cut straight out of the box? we put 3 to the test ...
sword design / specifications ©2005 peter johnsson. albion armorers international is the sole worldwide licensee for this product
albion swords can sell for prices as low as $ 389, to upwards of $ 3219. these prices do not include the cost of a scabbard, which can sometimes be up to $ 2000 on their own .
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why cheap' damascus' (folded steel) swords are some of the worst on the market... .
st feels like its looking for a reason to tear up the place. hands down, best swords out there .
finally, there are occasionally excellent deals on albion swords on the secondary sword market, including ebay and the various sword forums – though this should always be tempered with a large dose of caveat emptor (buyer beware) .
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a week, maybe less .
albion received the sword monday afternoon and i rece
the atlantean sword, the master’s sword and other high - end collectible favorites from 1982’s “conan the barbarian” will be available again to eager fans, after a hiatus of several years. albion swords ltd and paradox entertainment announced today that they have entered into a new license contract for those famous swords, as well as unique new items from the upcoming film, also called “conan the barbarian” .
their website states that, “all albion mark swords are guaranteed for life against defects in materials and workmanship”. this obviously does not cover all calamities that can befall a sword, and for that they offer a maintenance plan for $ 100 a year, detailed
started and owned by husband and wife team howard and amy waddell, albion works closely with some of the best smiths in the business and sword historians like peter johnsson to produce products that are widely regarded as the best modern replica european swords in the world .
this is a big sword and as you know i’m a lover of big swords. i was expecting a good deal of heft with the
like king arthur and excalibur, the names of rodrigo díaz de vivar, el cid campeador, and his own legendary swords tizona and colada, live on in the popular memory of an entire nation. to this day, swords said to be those of the cid are on proud
urltoken skallagrims video: urltoken mods covered in this video: 1. albion the baron: urltoken 2. albion swords - the chieftain: urltoken 3. albion swords - the sherwood: urltoken 4. albion swords - the cluny: urltoken 5. the vassal: urltoken 6. khajiit speak: urltoken albion sword links: 1. the baron: urltoken 2. the chieftain: urltoken 3. the sherwood sword: urltoken 4. the cluny sword: urltoken 5. the vassal: urltoken mods used in taking this video: 1. immersive hud - ihud: urltoken 2. skyui (with mcm): urltoken visual mods used in this video: 1. seasons of skyrim enb true hdr: urltoken 2. enhanced lights and fx: urltoken 3. skyrim hd - 2k textures: urltoken 4. static mesh improvement mod - smim: urltoken 5. dynavision thumbnail is' snowfall at sunrise' courtesy of sorikai33. skyrim mod sanctuary - nexus page for posting images: urltoken keep up to date with what is happening on my twitter account: urltoken
you really feel like you' ve jumped back in history when you have an albion in your hand. they make truly exceptiona
i own 4 blades from albion... each unique in it' s own way. i would be hard pressed to say which is my favorite, but all of them are high quality weapons. some day i will own a fifth sword from albion
now you can reserve any albion sword on layaway! you asked for it - you got it! we' ve now made it easier to reserve one of our limited edition swords before they run out. go here for more information and set up a payment plan today !
albion armorers is proud to be creating swords in tandem with prodigal swedish smith peter johnsson, based on his years of research visiting museums throughout europe. each museum piece is recreated in an exacting fashion, down to every last conceivable detail. each sword will bear the albion / peter johnsson mark (above) making it a valuable collector' s item and a cherished heirloom. in addition, we will be introducing one or two pieces a year in the hallmark series - - very special swords with outstanding aesthetics and handling characteristics that make it a landmark sword recreation .
the blades of albion swords are cnc lathed to ensure a very consistent product. after heat treatment and belt grinding, the individual pieces are then carefully assembled by hand, with the wooden grip glued to the tang and the handle peened on the pommel to create a very sturdy piece .
it should also be mentioned that albion offers a generous 10% discount to all active, honorably discharged and retired us servicemen and women .
i wish to say
thank you
and the rest of the staff for the customer care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that goes into these swords .
recently purchased a berserkr from albion, it took them longer then initially quoted but that doesn' t bother me at all. the sword is absolutely
the main issue that people seem to have with albion is the price and the wait time involved. despite less than 10 years of experience, they have the most expensive production european swords by a long shot. not only that, but charging between $ 1000 and $ 2000 for a scabbard makes owning one prohibitive for many .
albion swords ltd. originally began in 1999 as a retailer of other products, before beginning to produce their own line two years later. while this puts them as a relative newcomer in the sword manufacturer market, they have quickly established themselves as the high - end standard for exacting historical recreations of popular medieval and other sword designs .
please pass along my compliments, and continue doing what you guys do! this will not be the last item i purchase from albion, i guarantee it ...
intended for the beginning sword collector or reenactor, they come unsharpened but can have sharpening applied for an additional cost of $ 25. squire line swords sell for $ 389 - $ 444 .
hand - made, limited edition museum - quality swords designed by noted swedish swordsmith, author and researcher peter johnsson, these limited edition collectable swords are all painstakingly handmade to exacting design specifications, based on countless hours spent in the detailed study and documentation of original swords. they are not look - alikes or replicas - - we call them re - creations because they not only look like period originals, but feel and perform like them as well, just as on the day that they were newly forged. no short - cuts, no compromises. just the real thing .
albion swords are primarily only available direct from the manufacturer’s official website – though they have a branch in europe here and in the us they are also stocked here at kult of athena (who sell around $ 20 - $ 30 less, and keep a good selection in stock and good to go, without having to put up with the usual waiting period) .
h little or no defects to be found. the sword i received is all that and more. there is no doubt that of all the swords i now own its by far the best made one !
6 - 5 - 18... i just received my thegn and again albion has done a spectacular job. this is my second albion. the over all fit and finish is so very good and i am very happy with it. thank you. i am going to order a principe and get into the que for that in a couple of days. - - gregory t k
3 - 17 - 14... having had a few days to examine this, my first albion sword, i can now appreciate the degree of detail that is put into albion' s products that separates them from others. the fuller is straight and there is none of the waviness when you look down the sides of the blade that i had become used to seeing with some manufacturer' s swords. everthing is very solid and there are no gaps or openings around the blade where it passes through the guard. the finish on the blade and hilt looks great. this sword has exceeded my expectations. my thanks go out to everyone at albion for taking the pains to provide this level of quality. i am already anticipating my next acquisition, which will likely be a squire line 13th century knightly sword! - - jeff r
i got to hold, and move around with, some river find swords (they were from the end of the 100 year war era) this spring and the steward reminds me of one of the swords from that collection. there is something about a sword that was made to be used that is hard to describe. it' s like the blade just wants to be moved. that is what it reminded me of when i picked it up out of the shipping box .
their swords are top notch. i own an agincourt and it gets handled every day and every day i like it more. wife has the constable and its is one scary sword. i tend to think of it like a badger, ju
11 - 21 - 12 and the winner of the arma sword raffle is... ian mac pharlaine! congratulations, ian! 8 - 1 - 12 mark ryan (bbc' s robin of sherwood, transformers), will be joining mike and lars the albion booth at chicago comic con 2012! 5 - 16 - 12 we are forced to announce an across the board 10% price increase, effective july 1, 2012, for all items other than maestro line swords .
... i just received one of the antiqued castellan swords from the moat sale. even in its rusted state, i can see and feel that this is a fine sword with a highly agile blade. the type v pommel has depth and character, and fits nicely in hand, and the flared type 11 guard is very elegant. ironically, the castellan is not a sword that i had ever planned on buying, but now that i' ve got it i' m glad that i did. special thanks to mike sigman who, having heard what i intended to use the sword for, exchanged the antiqued castellan i had requested on his own initiative because the other antiqued castellan was better suited for what i had in mind. now that' s customer service. thanks once again to the albion team; i am looking forward to cleaning my sword up, and making a grip for her. another fine piece by albion swords. - - craig p
a very special thanks to you and all the albion team and of course peter johnsson for this excellent piece of functional artwork. i' ve been thinking about and waiting a long time on this sword and now its finally mine .
the only other reported ‘issue’ with these blades is that they do not have the overall edge durability often seen in the sub us $ 300 product line. for example, in this thread on my armoury there are a few stories of albion swords taking damage that quite a few cheaper lines would shrug off. however, as they make an effort to replicate the approximate hardness of a well made version of the sword their recreations are based upon in all areas, this is not truly an issue but definitely deserves a mention .
we dislike doing this, especially in this economy, but it is a fiscal necessity. however, as we have always done, any order placed before july 1, 2012 will be honored at the old price, including layaway / payment plans and pre - orders of swords in development .
with all our packages. i called albion & they changed the ship to address, even though it was on their shipping dock ready to go. no problems! no questions asked! not only do they have a top of the line product, but they have awesome customer service .
the balance is fantastic, the appearance flawless. the sword is everything i had hoped for, and i am completely happy with the choice of sword that i made. it is my hope that we will be able do more business in the near future as there are many other swords that i hope to add to my collection .
2 - 8 - 12... at long last, after months of waiting, i finally had a chance to handle my new senlac. she is a gorgeous cutting sword. i was surprised to discover how lively she feels in hand, and what a slender yet deadly blade! the senlac is a joy to handle paired with a shield and lends herself to dynamic and ferocious fighting. albion has delivered another winning sword, but what else would i expect? thanks again to everyone in the albion crew for helping to make such a classic, high medieval sword. - - craig p
10 - 10 - 12... just wanted to share with you a pic from my wedding last weekend, where i spoke my vows upon the steel of my laird sword from albion. the final detail that made the day perfect. thanks for your dedication to fine workmanship and superior service !
our best wishes for a happy and prosperous holiday season to all of our friends and customers, from all of us here at albion! and, since its that time of year again - for anyone who hasn' t read co - founder howy' s christmas story, here it is once again .
.. i got my earl tonight. right now i' m at a loss for words. opening the box was nerve - wracking and exciting. despite everything i' ve heard about albion, i couldn' t believe a product could be this good. in fact, it' s too good. it looks great and it feels even better! to me, real, historical swords have always been untouchable, the kind kept behind glass. you' ve changed that for me. i want to thank you and everyone in the shop not just for the sword, but also for the work you do. i hope you realize how special it is. please don' t apologize for any amount of time it took to build this sword. after holding it the first time i realized i would' ve waited a lot longer to hold one of its quality. this is my first albion. i hope there are many more! - -
during excavations at søborg castle a number of swords have been unearthed. many of these are preserved in the national museum in copenhagen. one of them (inventory number d 8801) is an especially fine example of a long bladed knightly sword from the high medieval period. the original sword is featured as xi. 3 in oakeshott' s
records of the medieval sword .
albion' s museum line recreation of this sword from peter' s detailed documentation is exact in every detail to the original sword. our official announcement will be made on monday, complete with specifications and a short article by peter johnsson about the complex geometry of this sword. the reserve price for this sword is $ 2, 530 .
6 - 29 - 18... i received my munich last night and it is friggin' awesome! !! !! omg, what a work of deadly art! ! it is beautiful, yet it leaves no doubt that it is a weapon. the attention to detail is incredible, but so too is the balance and the maneuverability! wow, i am beside myself! and i never contacted you after receiving my lichtenauer, but i am exceptionally happy with it as well! unfortunately for me, i' ve only been able to attend classes a couple of times since receiving it - work and life has been just nuckin' futs for the past six months - but i love working with it, and the only other guy in our class who has one has made me feel as if i' ve
joined the club !
again, the attention to detail just blows others away. i will continue to purchase from albion alone, although i' m sure my wife will wonder why i need additional swords! ! hahahaha! ! great, great work man! - - tucker s
9 - 14 - 11... i am super excited that i received my yeoman today and was blown away by the quality of work you amazing folks there have done, the sword is perfectly flawless! i cannot describe how happy i am and to have it a few days before my 38th birthday is just an added bonus. so thank you for being so wonderful for your customer service and thank you for having such talented craftsmen. this has been a brilliant experience for me buying my first sword and i shall treasure it forever. best regards, - - graham b 9 - 13 - 11... i got my yeoman sword friday morning and it has hardly left my hands since! i just wanted to thank you everyone at albion for the excellent work that was done to produce such a beautiful sword .
2 - 3 - 14... i haven' t written for a while but: since last transmission i have thoroughly enjoyed my talhoffer and wish to say again well done - she' s a beaut. also, today my father brought me a wonderful
welcome home from the combat again
gift of a reeve. the weapon is absolutely sublime! it is truly delightful in all aspects and i wanted to let you know that you' ve truly out done yourselves on the reeve. marvelous! when i purchased my first albion i had no idea that i would become so addicted to your products. i am now the proud owner of seven and fully intend to continue increasing my collection as funds are available. thanks again, have a great weekend, and please keep up the fantastic work, customer service, and the whatnot. take care !
3 - 25 - 14 introducing... the archduke! a medieval 2 - handed sword .
6 - 28 - 16... i bought the knud almost 2 years ago. i figured to give a proper review i needed to abuse it first and i did. it has cut oak trees and full grown golden bamboo. also my archery target after a 14 foot drop. not proper use i know. i would like to say this sword has handled the abuse better than i have ever seen before. it' s loses the sharp edge like most but holds a edge without denting or dinging as easily. even when it did they weren' t very deep. the dropping attacks have knocked a very small peice of the tip of the blade but with 2 full sharpens is as good as new. i also made a homemade sheath. i hated to cover up any of this sword because it is so epic looking. simple but the perfect design in my opinion. i plan on sending a another review after another 2 years. i think this sword will continue to be my side arm in the woods for the rest of my life. - - joey l
very few times in my life have i received something that exceeded my expectations to such a degree .
the fitment is fantastic with not a single sign of it ever coming loose .
the blue color of the grip is the exact hue i had envisioned as well .
i have a very hard time putting it down. thank you so much .
... i just got home and checked out the white box that had been waiting: superb workmanship on both the yeoman and the scabbard .
outdid himself on the scabbard, i am really floored at the design elements it contains and the workmanship shown to put it together .
... [ the knight ] arrived today. it’s hard to imagine what to expect ordering an item on internet and never seen it live .
but when i open the box i had a big smile on my lips! wow! such a fine looking high quality sword. it looked better that i expected .
] is even more beautiful in person. and handles even better. the lines, the shape and geometry look perfect. everything looks great. i' m gonna have a lot of fun with this one .
thank you and i look forward to giving you my business again in the future .
i simply didn' t have words for the wave of emotions that washed over me .
i carefully removed it and inspected it, and i can honestly say that i believe it to be flawless. it is perfectly balanced and nothing short of magnificent - - and i' ve seen some quality work in my time .
i bought the sword as a wedding gift for my best friend, and though i' ve never seen him do it before, i do believe that i shall witness him cry upon presentation of this beautiful piece of art. i was especially surprised with how quickly it was able to be delivered - - just in time for the wedding this month! thank you very much; this has been one of the best buying experiences i' ve had in quite some time, and i never would have expected to be as pleased with my purchase as i am .
... the steward is awesome and i am very impressed with it so far. the finish and color on the leather grip is beautiful while the metal work is impressive. i' m very happy with how it looks .
i practice the fiore style of wma in co with the rocky mountain swordplay guild (rmsg) and the steward is the sword i was hoping for. it' s appears to be a great cutter that i can imagine would be used in the mid 1300' s. the grip length, blade length, weight and balance allow it to be used with one or two hands as described in the getty version of the fior di battaglia. i' ve done some plays with it but i haven' t
cut
anything with it yet. that will be the ultimate test but i have a good feeling about how it will perform. i' ll let you know how it goes once i get that part of the testing complete .
3 - 23 - 15... i just received the brescia spadona today. what a masterpiece! this sword looks and feels like a dream. this is my second museum line sword. the other was a solingen. the quality of both has been outstanding. keep up the good work guys. you do beautiful work. - - tim
i wanted to allow some time to pass before writing a review. there are already so many testimonials on your site that reflect initial reactions of unboxing a new blade. to recap, i already own the gaddjhalt and the crecy; both of which are amazing pieces. there were flaws however; none from the artisans that created the pieces, but flaws in their functions versus my desires .
10 - 23 - 14... you go above and beyond. full credit to you for your dedication to customer service. you are a top man in your field, and if you ever find yourself in australia, i would be proud to buy you a beer. keep it up man, it is a fantastic experience dealing with a company with such a wonderful frontman. i can' t wait to check out the crecy... but i have no doubt it will be exceptional. you my friend are a legend. - - matt
it’s every thing i’ve been dreaming about since that day in your show room when mike put one in my hand .
it’s so light and nimble. edge control is just automatic with that disk pommel nestled in my hand .
the late 13th c. great sword - mkii (oakeshott type xiia) $ 605
however, this maintenance plan does not cover damage that can occur with use. repairing severe pitting, blade damage such as nicks, chips and broken tips, and reworking the grip, are all extra and done on a case - by - case basis .
this large line covers everything from the roman gladius to later medieval designs. they retail for anywhere between $ 666 to $ 1421 .
they are meant for wma training, stage combat, and have models available from $ 411 – $ 566. they are not designed to take an edge .
while they may be the most historically accurate, the difference in price between their pieces and a “somewhat historically accurate” piece such as a windlass may lead beginning or intermediate collectors to believe that they cannot afford a true historical sword. the squire line will hopefully fill that middle ground for many, but the consistently high prices mean that albions are out of reach for sword enthusiasts with shallower pockets .
finally, there may be extensive wait times between ordering a model and receiving one - they are often made to order so while most would agree they are worth the wait, a wait is definitely on the cards - typically 9 - 12 months (despite stating on their site, the typical wait time is 3 - 6 months) .
if this is an issue, such as the sword is needed for an event or by a certain date, etc - it is recommended to contact them to determine the approximate lead time or look for an' in stock' item from one of their retailers such as kult of athena recommended below .
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the best of the best. love that the company is in my home state. mike is always awesome to work with and incredibly
great customer service, mike is always pleasant to talk to, yes the wait is long. after painfully long and with delays but it' s a small company that is family run. their products are well worth the wait .
promise after promise broken - paid $ 300 deposit with promise of delivery within 6 months but date came and went. 10 months later and a half - heart
ht blows away every other purchase i' ve made. the scabbard i bought along with it is beautiful and well worth the cost. additional
er longsword & received an email it was ready to ship. being on a long vacation, i didn' t want it shipped to my home & have it left there, like our fedex driver does
wonder of holding a quality piece. it' s probably akin to a wizard discoverin
g their wand, except all the wands are perfect. each sword has a different f
. the movement of the sword changes, and thus the whole soul of the piece. the hand - and - a
. each sword sprang eagerly where it was directed with the slightest pressure. i must have said it twenty times while handling a sword ,
it * wants * to go. it doesn' t fight back - - it wants to jump right in there .
and i' m am not limited for choices, in fact choosing the next one may be difficult .
john carter of mars sword. . he told me it was sharp. enou
worth the wait - - hope i will be able to get another one at some point .
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arrived a couple of days ago and it’s had my full attention ever since .
the aesthetic details are striking. the writhen - style furniture and the blades double fullers give the sword an air of quality, without seeming overbearing .
you’ve really perfected your method of covering the grip and try as i might i’m unable to locate the seam .
the level of fit and finish is unsurprising, in that it’s your typical high level of clean execution. i have to admit that i was surprised by the
it takes a good deal of knowledge and experience to produce a sword of this size that possesses this type of dynamic handling ability .
this was my first authentic sword i have purchased, so it has great sentimental value to me. i will definately be a repeat customer and look forward to purchasing from you all again !
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albion swords ( formerly albion armorers ) is a company based in new glarus , wisconsin manufacturing european sword replicas . the company was started in washington d.c. by howard and amy waddell in 1998 . 
albion swords (formerly albion armorers) is a company based in new glarus, wisconsin manufacturing european sword replicas. the company was started in washington d.c. by howard and amy waddell in 1998.
albion swords (formerly albion armorers) is a company based in new glarus, wisconsin manufacturing european sword replicas. the company was started in washington d.c. by howard and amy waddell in 1998.