Howard;

Now that makes " unfortunate " sense: If the last person touching the swords has the same attitude towards what he is handling as a garbage collector or baggage handler it's hard to expect careful loving care.

So I would guess that some of the people who left recently may not be missed as much as some others ?

I guess it's the old thing about a chain being only as strong as its' weakest link :!:

Guys,
Let's not discuss someone's job performance on this public forum. It's inappropriate and could potentially open Albion or, worse, myArmoury up to legal issues we neither want nor need. Even if it doesn't, it's off-topic and not appropriate.

I would have rather seen something like: "We've changed some policies/procedures in our shipping department to ensure better care of outgoing swords. One of our experienced cutlers now acts to ensure QC."

I have used the Tritonia from horseback on two occassions - this blade was made to be a horseback cutter. It just flows out from the arm and takes the target in two with no effort.

Congrats on buying a tremendous sword!

Re-reading myself in the context of your comments I can see how what I thought I was saying in an ironic way may have come out much too harsh when I was trying to be to clever or funny: My apologies, as these comments might have been appropriate as a P.M. and my sense of humour got the better of my judgement here.

( If you wish to delete the post or want me to edit it it's fine with me. )

Oh, well one does step in it sometimes. :blush:

Sorry about the poor phrasing -- "fortunate" referred to the opportunity to use the position differently and fill it with a cutler, and did not refer to the previous individual filling that slot. It just gave us the opportunity to approach shipping as a part of production, with quality responsibilities and the ability to fix issues, rather than as a separate function.

I probably sounded a bit harsh because I am upset about the QC issues.

Best,

Howy

Howard;

Sorry also if it I understood it wrong: As the fault of the person doing the job in a careless manner, rather than the process not being optimum.

Somebody just doing a packing type job and not involved in the production or possibly not even interested in whatever he was packing on a personal level might not be as careful as someone invested in the quality of the product and the ultimate satisfaction of the purchaser.

So the issue is just realizing that the last part of the production chain needed a cutler.

This is the much more neutral comment I should have made, my apologies again.

Getting back on topic: The Tritonia does seem to be the ultimate one handed cutting sword, how does it compare to the Gaddjhalt that is also very much a cutter but with maybe a little more thrusting capability and a bit longer reach?

I would like to point out that apart from the cosmetic issues I mentioned which were disappointing, the swords did excel in the main function they were created for....cutting.

Aside from the Kragehul I ordered every one has been solidly constructed and wickedly satisfying in the cutting department.

Once I learned how to clean them up myself I had no further complaints about any other aspect of the weapons.

I am glad to hear that maybe some of the cosmetic issues that in the past have marred an otherwise fantastic piece may be a thing of the past.

Looking forward to seeing if the issues really are resolved when I place my next order. It will be nice to have a weapon you have saved a month's pay to purchase arrive as clean and attractive as they are solid and deadly.

L

I have to add that one thing I admire more than anything is Albion's customer service.
When I would have propbably been thinking, "this guys on crack", they respond with, "not a problem :D ".
Big thumbs up.
Now, I have often thought that the wide gaurd on the Tritona might be a bit of a wrist binder (or scraper). It pleases me to know that it flows as well as expected.

Hey Ryan, have you received your Tritonia yet? Share your first impressions with us if you wouldn't mind. :)

Ted

Mine should be here late this week. I'm resisting the temptation to call and ask "Has it shipped yet?"

Brian M

Not yet. I imagine Brian will receive it well before I do (2 weeks at least). I will certainly post photos and impressions when I do get it, though!