Poll: Favorite Albion sword. -- myArmoury.com

Gary Grzybek · Posted: Thu 30 Jun, 2005 5:25 pm Post subject:

The Svante and it's not even here yet Big Grin

Since a picture of Peters sword was first posted I fell in love with it. Finally a dream will be reality soon Cool

Edward Hitchens · Posted: Fri 01 Jul, 2005 6:22 am Post subject:

Right now, my fave has to be the Poitiers. Mine should be here soon! -Ted

Taylor Ellis · Posted: Fri 01 Jul, 2005 10:46 pm Post subject:

I like the knight very much, though the Baron and the Viceroy are fairly close. Happy

Jeremiah Swanger · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 1:04 am Post subject: Er...

Favorite Albion sword? You'd might as well have asked if I preferred Red, Scarlet, or Vermillion!

Okay, let's see here...

Museum Collection: The Tritonia. Simple and unique, all at once. I especially love the pommel.

Next Generation- Viking Era: The Huskarl. Bold and gutsy, yet refined and elegant at the same time.

Next Generation- Medieval Single-handers: It's a tie between the Templar (for its symbolic grace and elegance) and the Ritter (for its strong proportions and tasteful Type D pommel).

Next Generation- Longswords: As things are, I'd have to say the Landgraf (especially so with Christian Fletcher's "Gothic" grip), but the Count is a very close second (I think the grip shape can use a little more refinement). I really like the combination of steel and bronze, especially if they both had a slight patina, and the grip were magenta or oxblood...

P.S.-- I should note that I've only voted on swords that have already been completed, since a drawing and brief description can only tell you a little bit about the final product. I'm eagerly anticipating the Vassal, Kingmaker, and Munich.

George Hill · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 1:49 am Post subject:

Squire.... hands down.

Jason Elrod · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 2:17 am Post subject:

The Sovereign. Without a doubt the sovereign.

Anton de Vries · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 3:49 am Post subject:

The Mercenary of course, since it's the only Albion I own.
I'm planning to buy a few more Albions, but it's too early to tell if they will become my favs. Looks aren't everything.

Craig Peters · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject:

It's a toss-up for me between the Sempach and the Knight. Both are swords that look very attractive. I also like the Mercenary and the Constable a lot, and if I had lots of money to spend, I'd probably want a Chieftain when it comes out, since I've always had a thing for claymores. Ironically enough, swords such as the Duke and the Baron don't appeal to me.

D. Bell · Posted: Sat 02 Jul, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject:

My favorite has to be the Huscarl, but the Knight and Tritonia are not far behind, and I’m looking forward to seeing the completed Berserkr.

Joshua Reptsik · Posted: Mon 04 Jul, 2005 1:54 pm Post subject:

The Gotland and the Sovereign. I really excited about the Knecht, tired of waiting though.

Mark Moore · Posted: Mon 04 Jul, 2005 2:00 pm Post subject:

The Laird/Caithness gets my vote....love them Scotties. Now, when the Chieftain comes around, that may change. mcm.

David Etienne · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 3:41 am Post subject:

I've got to vote for the Laird too : superb design and excellent handling caracteristics. I own one.
But if I had to vote for a long sword, it would be for the Baron or the Crecy.

David

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

If I limit my choice to swords I own (just so I can come up with some kind of decision), I'd have to say the Sovereign. Of everything in my collection, it's the most likely to be picked up and played with.

Of course, my favorite mid-15th century Germanic longsword is the Regent. My favorite greatsword is the Baron. My favorite mid-size bastard should be the Mercenary, which arrives today. So that about covers the Albion portion of my collection. Happy

For things I don't own, I'd really like the Munich and the Brescia.

But, I think the Sovereign still is my favorite.

Thomas Hoogendam · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 7:53 am Post subject:

I only got my Knight in today, but it's already my favorite sword. Excellent handling characteristics, superb design. Like I said in my mail to Mike, the archetype Type XII.

Allen W · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject:

Svante.

Alexander Ren · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 2:51 pm Post subject:

Don't own any albions yet but I want the Baron and the Duke. They are such beastly brute force type swords.

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:13 pm Post subject:

I got to play a little bit with a Sovereign today. I have to say, though it didn't dislodge my other favorites, it really is a neat piece. It earned my respect, just with a little dry handling. I didn't cut with it, but feel it would be quite a vicious bugger...

This one's now on my "want one" list. Big Grin

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

Steve Grisetti · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:24 pm Post subject:

My favorites - any of the Museum Line pieces

Among the Next Gen - Jarl, Regent, Squire, but not necessarily in that order. I'd really like to see the Roman pieces, though.

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Tue 05 Jul, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject: