To me the length of the grip as compared to the blade is what seemed to give it a wonderfully proportionate view. The entire form just seems to call out "smooooth balance" with the swing. Yes, I have handled Patrick's Regent and it's an amazing blade. I do prefer a bit more grip for control with my hands and the Munich seems to fit the bill. My guess would be that the in-swing turning would be easily controllable at any apex point you could want to choose. Anton; like you I too have fetish for "over-the-top" long-bladed swords, as Patrick will attest to. It's that crazy Scots blood in me, LOL. Peter, it sounds like you have a preference for this particular sword design yourself. Perhaps something you saw as you created it?

The long hilt increases tip-control somewhat. Same as with the Svante.

Patrick,
I stand by a statement made about you this weekend: "Evil, pure unadulterated evil". I liked the sword before.....now I'm going through one of those "how in the heck am I going to afford this??!!!" syndromes. You knew what those pics would do to me, didn't you? Don't worry, what comes around, goes around mwhahahahahahahaa. Can't wait to see what Peter's version actually looks like!

Okay, November has come and gone, I'm sure Peter had a good trip, and it looks like a lot of stuff is coming to fruition. BUT....inquiring minds want to know: Did you guys get any further on the details of this sword???? Egad, the obsession, what's happening to me? Someone please, take me out of my misery and tell me there is a glimmer of hope..........


Thank you for your understanding. Yes, I'll take my meds now......... ;)


Greg

Gregger,

The ox moves slow but the earth is patient. :p

The first thing to get done is the blade.
That is designed and handed over to Steve, who will work out the CNC programming.
When that is done and the forst proto blade is shipped to me, it all depends on how close this is to where it must be.
If it is spot on (and I think it will be) then I will make the waxes.

We had a number of tweakings on designs to go through. You´d be surpriced at how many details go together in a seemingly "Simple" design (this relates both to various blades already in production, but also to the Munich). Before this is done on exisitng models and those first in line of development, Styeve will not have time to get going with the Munich.
I cannot even guess how long this will take. It can go quickly.

Apart from various projects in my own smithy, I am working to complete waxes for the messers, the Sherrif, the Kingmaker, the Vassal & the Chieftain.
What comes next depends on many things.

Sorry not to be able to tell more for certain.
It is good to hear this sword is anticipated as it is a personal favourite of mine.

Don´t let the anticipation become a misery and pain: that would srt of kill the fun ;-)
The process is started and will run through its various stages. As soon as ever possible, but without rushing things: that is when it will be ready.

Peter,
Thank you for the quick response, and aye, you fully answered my question. I would never beg to hurry a project like this, but was merely wondering if this was still one of the "many" items on your to-do list. Actually, I do know a bit of the process it takes to make it right, and I'm very glad you guys are making these swords the way it should be done. We receive a much finer product because of your attention to the details. Sounds like you had a very productive trip this time, and that several projects are moving forward at least as well as expected. Also, I'm quite jealous of Aaron having the opportunity to see/visit all the folks that are bringing us these beautiful specimens, and plan on making that trip myself someday. ;)

Yes, the anticipation can be a large part of the fun, and therefore the humor in my post. Thanks for giving us something else to look forward too, Peter and Howey!

Best wishes,
Greg

Heh, you're probably not in a hurry, Joachim, as you just got a Talhoffer! Let's not be greedy... :lol: (just kidding, let's be greedy and buy them all)

The Albion web site was recently updated with some new Next Generation sword models, and new release dates for some 2005 models that did not get produced in 2005. I am interested because I have order #2 for the Munich sword. I ordered it the first day it was offered, with Christmas hopes of late 2005 manufacture. Now the web site says the Munich will be produced late in 2006.

Is the new web site release date of "late" 2006 an error for the Munich? I am hoping so, since trial production of the blade has commenced according prior portions of this post. I am hoping expected production is more like "first quarter of 2006" as opposed to late "2006". I will not complain, since I trust Albion's judgement in deciding if it is truly ready to produce. However, the difference in the dates affects my plans on "when to buy more!"