I have some interest in the A&A English Longsword.I know that a few people here own or have owned this sword.I would appreciate any feedback as to how it handles,etc.

Thanks

There has been surprisingly little discussion about this sword. Here is one thread that might help a bit - http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...+longsword

Nathan sold one here in the classifieds last October.

It's a really excellent sword with extremely unique dynamic properties for a replica of this type. The most unique thing about this sword, for a replica, is the point of rotation is extremely close to the tip. This is not dissimilar to the A&A German Bastard Sword, the Albion Svante sword, or even the Albion Regent. Don't confuse that statement: these swords are not similar to one another overall, but they do share the quality of a point of rotation near the tip. This makes these swords all have extremely precise point control that might not be expected from swords having these proportions.

The A&A "English longsword" is beautiful, too, having the subtle shaping that might be expected from an authentic piece and often overlooked in modern-made replicas.

I have one and I really like the sword. If you don't have an "all around" sword in your collection this is a good one. Can be used one handed or 2, blade is probably narrow enough for half swording, but wide enough to be a pretty decent cutter. As Nathan mentioned, good point control.

I don;t think it really excells in any one performance category, but it scores well in all.
Plus it is really pretty!

Gordon