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Thomas Hoogendam
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | The Albion booth at the Atlanta Blade Show, 2005, proved to be quite, well... have a look for yourself.
Just couldn't let these go... Next Gen Squire, Museum Line Brescia, Next Gen Ritter.
I got to handle so many pieces there side by side and get a real feel for each piece, then could go back and forth for a comparison... truly awesome!
Oh, and just to make things worse, I ordered a Svante!  
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Oooooooh....... You got a Squire. That one's very high on my list at the moment. I was dubbing between the Knight and the Squire. Ultimatly, I went for the Knight, should be a few more weeks though. 
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Steve Grisetti wrote: | Gee, Aaron, next time time I need to make a painful decision, do you think that maybe my wife will let me follow your example? 
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Thanks, Steve! I'm really quite fortunate, though it's going to be Ramen Noodles and Mac and Cheese for a while. It'll be worth it, though.
As for the wife, you could try to convince her that I actually showed great restraint by actually NOT taking a bunch more with me (which is actually the truth, I wanted 4 more, and I didn't bring the Svante home - ask Mike, Harlan, Nathan, Patrick or Chad). Hey, I'm pullin' for you, man!
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Thomas Hoogendam wrote: | | Oooooooh....... You got a Squire. That one's very high on my list at the moment. I was dubbing between the Knight and the Squire. Ultimatly, I went for the Knight, should be a few more weeks though. |
I have both a Squire and a Knight. Wonder what that makes me?
They are very different swords. I've been wanting to take them both out for a side-by-side. Perhaps I'll do that this evening when it cools down a tad.
The Knight is a really sweet piece - when I reach for a 1-handed sword to work out with, it's often this one. You're going to love it.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
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Steve Grisetti
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | ...it's going to be Ramen Noodles and Mac and Cheese for a while... |
There is good protein in Mac and Cheese!
| Quote: | | ...I actually showed great restraint by actually NOT taking a bunch more with me (which is actually the truth, I wanted 4 more, and I didn't bring the Svante home.... |
Very considerate of you to leave some of the toys for the other kids.
| Quote: | | I have both a Squire and a Knight. Wonder what that makes me? |
confused??
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Lee O'Hagan
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Contemporary katana by Rob Miller of Castlekeep,
oosik hilt,L6+1080 pattern welded blade,
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Lee O'Hagan
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Through hardened blade not differential,
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John Reed
Location: Virginia,USA Joined: 19 Jan 2004
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That would be AT1314 with CF type 8 hilt and scabbard Delivery is soon.
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John Reed
Location: Virginia,USA Joined: 19 Jan 2004
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John Reed
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The new sword
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Mark Mattimore
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[Thought I'd resurrect this old thread as opposed to start a new one since everyone is already familiar with this sword.]
Just wanted to show off a bit. After many months my Regent has finally arrived with scabbard and belt from Christian Fletcher. I must say that it was well worth the wait. Having handled the Regent on several occasions already it is a joy to finally have one of my own.
Christian's scabbard is simply amazing, the best one I own, hands down. I had him do a little custom metal work on the chape to mirror the design of the pommel. It all makes for a very attractive package. I'm quite happy how it turned out and will definitely be doing business with Christian again. Just had to share.
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In omnibus requiem quaesivi, et nusquam inveni nisi in angulo cum libro.
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Edward Hitchens
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Nice Mark! Very nice! What was the last sword I bought? Well, there's a few different ways I could answer that. I have an Albion NextGen Fiore on order. The last sword I actually purchased and received was an A&A Henry V, but I recently sold it. The last one I bought and still have is an A&A Black Prince. -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Chad Arnow
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| Mark Mattimore wrote: | | Just wanted to show off a bit. After many months my Regent has finally arrived with scabbard and belt from Christian Fletcher. I must say that it was well worth the wait. Having handled the Regent on several occasions already it is a joy to finally have one of my own. |
Welcome to the Regent Owner's Club. I happen to think the Regent is one of the coolest and most unique swords on the market. The scabbard ensemble looks great.
Too bad you went with that boring all-black look, though......
(just kidding)
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http://chadarnow.com/
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Patrick Kelly
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That's a very nice rig Mark!
Things like this make me regret that Christian now only makes scabbards for swords ordered through him. I have several swords that I need scabbards for and I'm really liking his work these days.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Russ Ellis
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| Edward Hitchens wrote: | | Nice Mark! Very nice! What was the last sword I bought? Well, there's a few different ways I could answer that. I have an Albion NextGen Fiore on order. The last sword I actually purchased and received was an A&A Henry V, but I recently sold it. The last one I bought and still have is an A&A Black Prince. -Ted |
That's funny one of the most recent swords I purchsed was a Henry V...
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Edward Hitchens
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| Russ Ellis wrote: | | Edward Hitchens wrote: | | Nice Mark! Very nice! What was the last sword I bought? Well, there's a few different ways I could answer that. I have an Albion NextGen Fiore on order. The last sword I actually purchased and received was an A&A Henry V, but I recently sold it. The last one I bought and still have is an A&A Black Prince. -Ted |
That's funny one of the most recent swords I purchsed was a Henry V... |
No kidding! How do you like it so far? I think its celebrity equivelant is Gimli -- it's among the shortest of the bunch, but will prove its worth on the battlefield!
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Russ Ellis
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No kidding! How do you like it so far? I think its celebrity equivelant is Gimli -- it's among the shortest of the bunch, but will prove its worth on the battlefield! |
Yep tend to agree. I kind of like it and I'm not usually into such short swords!
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Mark Mattimore
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Thanks guys. I am really loving Christian's work these days. I'm already planning my next commission.
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Too bad you went with that boring all-black look, though......
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Hey, black is beautiful baby. It goes with everything.
Seriously, I may have to break this black-and-steel trend soon. I'm thinking of doing something different for my upcoming Kingmaker.
In omnibus requiem quaesivi, et nusquam inveni nisi in angulo cum libro.
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Jeremiah Swanger
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | What was the last sword you purchased for your collection?
For me, it was the Del Tin 5173 Schiavona:
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At long last, I'm FINALLY entitled to reply to this thread!
I just sent Matt Van Norman the check for his last remaining Northern Italian Bastard Sword. I like the blade profile and its light, civilian orientation. I thought it would be a good sword for working on my cutting technique.
I will, of course, post pics when it gets here.
In the meantime, does anybody know of any cutlers who might be willing to re-hilt the sword? Christian Fletcher, I know, does excellent work, but he seems a bit back-logged as of late, though I imagine his recent move might have something to do with that...
Anyway, I'm looking to add a Flemish fishtail pommel and a slightly-curving, faceted guard. I drew the inspiration from a pair of Italian and Flemish riding swords from The Sword in the Age of Chivalry.
"Rhaegar fought nobly.
Rhaegar fought valiantly.
Rhaegar fought honorably.
And Rhaegar died."
- G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
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Robert B. Allison
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I guess I'm entitled to post here as well. Given the opportunity presented by Albion's recent sale, I ordered two swords last month and they both arrived last week. The first was the Regent with a dark green grip. The second was the Jarl, this one with dark blue grip leather. The green is obviously green in just about any light. The blue, on the other hand, is very dark and looks almost black in all but the brightest of light. Both are nevertheless beautiful. I like the Regent a lot. And, quite frankly, I ordered the Jarl almost as an after-thought. I'm not really into Viking stuff, but wanted a representative example and that one looked the most interesting to my eye. Well, when it arrived I went nuts. It fits my hand perfectly, has magnificent weight, balance, blade presence, that indefinable 'feel'. It's bar none my favorite sword, a very pleasant and unexpected development/surprise.
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