Posts: 1,532 Location: Tennessee
Wed 26 Sep, 2007 3:07 pm
Re: Choosing my first Albion
| Vincent Le Chevalier wrote: |
And then there are the classical type XIIs such as the Knight. As far as I understand it is somewhat less thrust-oriented. |
As the Knight is the only one of your listed prospects that I own, I refrain from commenting on the others. The Knight might surprise you in terms of thrust. I have missed my water filled bottles in test thrusts and done considerable damage/ penetration to medium hard supports (garbage cans, etc.) An unarmoured opponent would not hold up well against a skilled thrust of the Albion Knight. It is pretty agile, maybe workable, but probably not optimal for I:33. I doubt the Solingen would be much more agile based on "published statistics."
For I:33, the Yeoman model has been torturing me to buy it. Impulsive likes and dislikes make me prefer it over the Sheriff . I think comfort in wearing a shorter sword like this and emphasis on closer in buckler work might cause you to like it more over time, even if you consider it to be a little short now.
Posts: 819 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Wed 26 Sep, 2007 7:04 pm
Re: Choosing my first Albion
| Vincent Le Chevalier wrote: |
| What I'm looking for is a one-handed sword that is usable, even designed, for fighting on foot, a la I:33, with little or no armour, though I do not seriously study sword and buckler fighting right now. Looking at the comments for each sword on Albion's site, it seems that a type XIV is what they recommend. Among the NextGens, my preferred sword of this kind would be the Yeoman. However, I'm not sure I will like the short length of this sword. |
Have you considered the Kingmaker or the Laird? I've handled both of these and their handling characteristics were outstanding. In fact, I preferred either of these over the Knight! The Kingmaker feels very light in the hand and thus, a very quick weapon. It's long and slender blade give it admirable reach in thrusting.
The Laird is a tad heavier. It's broad fullered blade (Type XII) makes it an ideal cutter. The Laird is also good for close-quarters / in-your-face fighting; one look at that crossguard and you'll see why! :eek:
Do let us know (and post pics!) of which sword you select. Bonne chance! ;) -Ted
Posts: 45 Location: Paris-France
Thu 27 Sep, 2007 7:50 am
Hello Vincent,
I live in Paris as well and I own 4 Albions swords:
Poitiers, Castellan, Munich and Prince. Perhaps handling the Poitier and the Prince could help you make a choice.
Posts: 871 Location: Paris, France
Thu 27 Sep, 2007 2:08 pm
Hello Mathieu,
That's a very kind offer! I would be grateful indeed if you could let handle some of your swords. A fine collection by the way... But perhaps we can continue this discussion via PM, and in French ;)
And to all the posters,
Thanks again for the precious advice... I'll let all of this mature a little more. I'll ask my friends and relatives what they think, too. Since most of them are not into swords at all, their "gut feeling" could be interesting :)
And of course I'll post pictures of whichever sword I'm going to get!
Kindest regards,
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