Having seen the hilt waxes as well as Peter's scale drawing of this sword, I can definetly confirm that this will be one massive single-handed sword. I don't know if I'll be buying one but I'm very eager to handle a finished example. I find this sword to be an interesting study in design, much like the Tritonia. The aspects of proportion, scale, mass distribution, and etc. all need to work in harmony, so that a functional weapon is the result instead of a boat anchor.

Nowadays the different aspects of design and construction are what I find fascinating. The "gee wiz!" factors of ornamentation and elaboration really don't interest me. The "what, why, and how" factors are what I'm really into, and this sword should be a good study in those points.

Concerning the mysterious grip wrap: considering that the sword is an old relic, probably handled every year for a few centuries, the original grip wrap became ratty. Some priest used some parchment as a cover, and unwittlingly caused future befuddlement!

Are the inscription on the blade inlaid or etched/engraved? In a color photo I have of the sword, I cannot quite make it out.
How is albion going to reproduce these inscriptions?

I think this was discussed on another thread as some point of time but I could not find it. Sorry for going over discussed material again.

Alexi

Probably acid-etched like the "A" mark on the current blades.

Brian M

Howy,

Any updates to be had on the SoSM progress?

Regards,
Brian M

I'm guessing the engraving on the St. Maurice of Turin sword will be done with the CNC during blade creation and pre- heat-treatment. That's how I'd do it in a production environment :)

Thanks for the update Howy. Sounds like late summer is a safe bet allowing for a little slippage. I should have mine paid off by then! :) Oops, forgot I'll be ordering a scabbard as well. Looking at the original, it seems the "campaign brown" would be a pretty good match.

Brian M

Anyone seen this yet? This should set you guys a-twitter...

:)

http://albion-swords.com/swords/johnsson/swor...aurice.htm

Nice that it's up. Scabbard is going to be pricey, though.

Brian M

Any word on the grip treatment? Will it be a brown leather/fabric like the original or a black like the remainder of the Museum line? Since the SOSMT is the only sword to be duplicated in the Museum line that has its "original-ish" grip, the choice seems obvious to me... ;)

also what about hilt blueing and blackening? where is that explained on the site?
I don't see it as options anymore...(?)
I bet the svate would look good black and oxblood... :cool: