I picked up the Alexandria's bigger brother yesterday. I had handled the rough blade blank years ago in Michael Pikula's shop, and wanted it then too. This sword weighs just over 4 lbs, but is the best handling sword I own. The forward pivot point is at the tip, and the rear is just about in the middle of the blade. It feels like a big but oddly light dueling sword, in the guise of a monstrous, terrifying cutter. I am not very strong, but I can and have repeatedly swung this with one hand quickly and comfortably, such that fencing with it with only one hand would be viable for a short time. Both one handed and two handed cuts are dream-like, and the sword has a hard, sharp (and loud!) ring when it cuts that is unlike any other blade I've seen. The base of the blade is just wider than my palm when laid flat, and is only a teeny teeny bit more flexible than the Alexandria.

Of note, it is the only sword I have ever seen or heard of where the very tip vibrates and shakes slightly when the sword is held; all tiny movements of a seemingly still hand are magnified by the blade harmonics at the tip. It has no name, but with its tool steel blade and oversized proportions and handling, it feels like a magic sword.

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Wow! Both swords are magical to my eyes...but that Pikula piece is just insane.....LOVE the proportions on that beast. Congrats!

Those are both great swords. The one made by Michael is a monster though!
Could you post the dimensions of it by chance? I really like this one and it is good to see pieces still trickling out.

That Pikula XVIIIc is an impressive monster!

I haven't checked, but according to Michael Pikula, the stats on the sword are as follows:

Length overall: 46.25"
Length of grip: 8.75"
Width of guard: 11.8"
Width of blade at the guard: 3.8"
Width 3" from the tip: 1.4"
Point of Balance: 4.7" forward of guard
Point of Rotation: At the tip
Center of percussion: 21.3" forward of guard
Weight: 4 pounds 5 ounces

Just imaging the biggest warsword you've ever seen, that somehow floats a bit in the hand. His kılıç is as impressive, though not quite as eye-popping.

Awesome sword Kai, it's even more impressive next to the Alexandria, which I thought was massive enough already. Here comes big brother indeed. Sounds like a sweet handler. I'd be pretty excited with that one.


Here's my latest sword, Albion Gallowglass with blackened furniture and green grip. I love the contrast between the black ring pommel and the shiny tang, though it doesn't come out as good in the pictures. My first long sword/hand-half so it is very different to me. Light enough for one hand and plenty of reach. Very stiff blade but I think it will cut nicely when I figure it out. I have really liked the Gallowglass for a while and figured it would be a great first long sword/Type XIX. Of course the Albion crew were a great help in helping me choose the grip color and when I asked for blackening, said they thought the combo would look great. I agree:

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I can't get a whole sword shot with my current vantage! Just flattens out the perspective.

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View of hilt

Wow - that Gallowglass is really nice looking!

A training sword by Albion, The Epee de Guerre:

Just received my Albion Yeoman today. :D

This is my first Albion, and holy cow! This thing makes my Windlass XIV feel like a crowbar. I love the grip and type K pommel. Feels wonderful in the hand.

I got this shipped from KOA and was a little disappointed to find rust prints on the both faces of the pommel and speckled rust on various parts of the cross guard. It's not prominent enough to show up in the photos taken by my old and very crappy camera, however. Sorry for the quality. I'm thinking I may get a better camera in the near future.



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Here's my latest acquisition: a custom made Oak and Acorn Falchion from Omega Artworks. I commissioned it almost a year ago, wanting a very short 20" blade with 6" sharpened false edge, an oak grip covered in green leather with corded risers, bronze guard and pommel (peened), plus a hardened leather sheath. I plan on both cutting with this little guy, as well as wearing it to the many renaissance faires I attend throughout the year. It weighs in around 2.55 lbs, with a PoB 1.75 inches from the guard. Very quick and good handling. Omega doesn't usually do semi-historical designs, but this sword proves to me they have the ability.

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Got a new camera so here are some better pics of my Yeoman. I was going to just update my previous post but I guess I'm too late to be able to edit it.

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I just purchased this Arms & Armor Town Guard sword from fellow forum member Julien M.

It has a very stiff blade and a pleasing amount of mass and blade presence.

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Windlass Hungarian Saber, I wanted a Paramerion type sword...

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Here's a few more pictures of my Town Guard.

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