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Jeff Ross
Location: Apex, NC Joined: 30 Jul 2004
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Purchased in 2005:
Albion Prince
Albion Cathness
Albion Laird
Albion Berserkr
Albion Constable
2 Albion Squire line 13th Century knightly swords
Albion Vinland
2 Albion Maestro line Liechtenauer swords (ordered)
2 Albion Maestro line I.33 swords (ordered)
2 Atrim swords (1 single hand, 1 light bastard - don't remember the model numbers)
3 rivited maile hauberks
2 arming coats, 1 breastplate
1 spangenhelm
1 pair fingered gauntlets from Armour&Castings
The Codex Wallerstein
Techniques of Medieval Armour Restoration
Planned for 2006:
scabbard making materials
German gothic harnesses
Jeff
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Patrick Kelly
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I don't feel like listing them all but I did buy around 20-25 books this year in addition to the sharp and pointies. The only thing as good as a sword is a book about a sword.
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Mark Mattimore
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Books, books, books! Lots of books in 2005. Here's the list:
The Swordman's Companion: A Manual for Training With the Medieval Longsword by Guy Windsor
Records of the Medieval Sword (hardcover) by Ewart Oakeshott
Medieval Arms and Armor : A Pictorial Archive (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) by J. H. Hefner-Alteneck
Medieval Knight At War by Brooks Robards
Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight by David Edge
Medieval Military Costume (Europa Militaria Special, 8) by Gerry Embleton
English Medieval Knight 1300-1400 (Warrior, 58) by Christopher Gravett
English Medieval Knight 1400-1500 (Warrior, 35) by Christopher Gravett
German Medieval Armies 1300-1500 (Men-at-Arms Series) by Christopher Gravett
French Armies of the Hundred Years War : 1328-1429 (Men-At-Arms Series, 337) by David Nicolle
And these last two aren't a&a focused but they will still be of interest to the forum. Lots of great picture of beautiful old houses... great places to display a collection.
English Manor Houses by Nicholas Cooper & Marianne Majerus
Ancient English Houses 1240-1612 by Christopher Simon Sykes
| Nathan Robinson wrote: | Yep. I try to get that across with this Web site. That's one reason I made the bookstore. Speaking of which, if you're so into books, where's your reading list?  |
Done. Reading list added.
In omnibus requiem quaesivi, et nusquam inveni nisi in angulo cum libro.
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Nathan Robinson
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Mark Mattimore
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| Nathan Robinson wrote: | | Mark Mattimore wrote: | | Done. Reading list added. |
Wow. That was quick. You rock. |
Just selected everything that's already sitting on my shelves. And note the lack of reviews  Those will be forthcoming.
In omnibus requiem quaesivi, et nusquam inveni nisi in angulo cum libro.
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Jakob Elbæk E. Pedersen
Location: Brabrand, Denmark Joined: 21 Dec 2004
Posts: 41
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Steve Grisetti
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Added to my collection in 2005:
Albion First Gen Mainz Gladius
Albion Celtic LaTene II
Arms & Armor German Bastard Sword
Arms & Armor Gustav Vasa
Albion Moat Sale items:
-‘rusty’ Roman Ridge Helm
-Fifth Century spangenhelm
-Pearstalk morion
-Early flattop
-Odysseus sword
-Achilles sword Sold - nothing
Books - Not too many, so far - see my reading list
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Bob Burns
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Collection Update as of Yesterday. Wife and I split Christmas money given to us, which afforded me with $225.00 and was not allowed to exceed that amount on self. So, yesterday I went over to a local sword distributor and bought the Paul Chen Hanwei "Sir William Marshall Sword".
OK so I am a little sick with my obsession. 
Happy Holidays!
Bob
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Patrik Erik Lars Lindblom
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| Bob Burns wrote: | | OK so I am a little sick with my obsession. |
I know, i can see that Grossmesser Bob 
Frid o Fröjd!
Patrik
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Paul Mortimer
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I sold two spearheads, a repro a 9th century viking/ saxon helmet with mail aventail and a pattern welded seax by Tim Noyes.
I bought a magnificent pattern welded spearhead by Vinc Evans.
Just had to postpone my next order with Patrick Barta, though. My daughter wants to go to university!
Paul
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Edward Hitchens
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Added - Albion NexGen Talhoffer, and a custom sheath for my A&A Black Prince. I also bought some new books: "Medieval Combat," Hans Talhoffer (trans. and ed. by Mark Rector); "The Reign of Edward III" by WM Ormond; and "A Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine" by Alison Weir. I mention the books out of respect and agreement with Patrick and Aaron about putting *collecting* aside for awhile and focus more on *learning.*
Sold - Two Albion FirstGen swords (Acre type XII and Pompeii Gladius); and an A&A Henry V. Still trying to sell my Windlass Gothic bastard sword.
For 2006 - New copy of E. Oakeshott's 'Records' (current one is literally falling apart); A&A Edward III sword (how much longer will my budget keep me waiting?  ); and a copy of Guy Windsor's "Swordsman's Companion."
BTW, Paul, I extend to you enormous respect for postponing a custom sword purchase so your daughter can go to university. Family first! You're an awesome guy!  -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Edward Hitchens wrote: | | I mention the books out of respect and agreement with Patrick and Aaron about putting *collecting* aside for awhile and focus more on *learning.* |
Different aspects of the hobby, Ted! The hands and the brain can enjoy this as much as the eyes can, and the spirit will benefit heavily as a result.
Cheers!
-A
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Paul Mortimer
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Cheers Edward, I don't have much choice - my wife would kill me!
I forgot to mention, I also got a Valsgarde style vambrace and a pair of greaves made by my friend, Tim Noyes.
Paul
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Chris Lee
Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Joined: 10 Dec 2005
Posts: 10
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Well,
I am new to this forum as well as new to the whole sword thing (I only started early in 2005) but here's my meager list....
Swords...(in order of apperance)
1) Sword of Valen (a cheap SS wall hanger that started me off...I bought it on a whime and then started to do some research)
2) Some wooden long sword wasters
3) CAS Lionheart
4) Windlass 15th Century Hand and Half
5) Windlass Classic Medieval (bought it yesterday)
Weapons
1) Medieval Axe (don't know who made it)
2) Medieval Mace (Master Cutlery...not exactly period but looks good on the shelf)
3) Windlass Assam Kukri (I know it's not in keeping with the rest but is kinda cool and was pretty inexpensive)
Books...part 1 (sword fighting specific)
1) Medieval Swordmanship - John Clements
2) The Swordsman's Companion - Guy Windsor
3) Fighting with the German Longsword - Christian Henry Tobler
4) Medieval Combat - Hans Talhoffer
5) Medieval Sword and Sheild - Paul Wagner and Stephen Hand
6) DVD - The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer - Agilitas.tv
Books...part 2 (history etc)
1) The Struggle and the Mastery - David Carpenter (the history of Britain from 1066-1284)
2) A Knight and His Weapons - Ewart Oakeshott
3) A Knight and His Armour - Ewat Oakeshott
4) The Book of the Sword - Richard F. Burton
5) The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe
6) The New Peguin Atlas of Medieval Europe
7) The Worst Jobs in History - Tony Robinson (loved the TV show, it's hilarious, so I had to get the book)
Just for fun...
1) a small wooden model Catapult
2) a small wooden model Trebuchet
I have also taught myself to make "butted" Chaimaile and am 2/3 finished a coif (looks really bad but I am still learning)
I know that this is list may not be to some standards here but like i said, I am only starting...
For 2006....Hum....
Stayed tunned..
Chris Lee
Aurora Ontario
Canada
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D. Rosen
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Currently saving up for my first good sword, still in the beginning stages of starting a collection. Looking to get either an Albion Squire or Arms & Armor 3 Ring Italian Rapier or the new Serenissima Rapier. But in 2005 I got...
Swords
-The new CAS Iberia German Sidesword ( I loved the design...I couldn't resist)
-A Paul Chen Practical Knightly sword to practice with
Books
-"Medieval Sword and Shield" by Paul Wagner and Stephan Hand
-"Renaissance Swordsmanship" by John Clements
-"Medieval Miltary Costume" by Gerry Embleton
-"Osprey English Soldier 1400-1500"
-"Osprey Elite Armada 1588"
-"Osprey English Longbowman"
-"Osprey Medieval Heraldry"
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E.B. Erickson
Industry Professional
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No new swords in 2005; nothing I saw excited me enough to make me place a killer bid. Didn't see anything on the dealer's sites, either. But that's OK; I'm pretty happy with my collection as it is.
No new books, although in 2004 I picked up a couple.
Didn't sell anything from my collection in 2005.
--ElJay
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Alex B.
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Purchases:
SPADA II
Sales:
Lutel Katzbalger
Practice rapier
I know, I'm boring.
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Gavin Kisebach
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Purchases:
New Toys*
Albion Knight
Cold Steel Battle Axe
Cold Steel Norse Hawk
Clamshell gauntlets and paudlrons
New knee cops
Open faced Sallet
New Books
Spada II
Medieval Sword and Shield
Technically i bought a Talhoffer rubber hammerhead, but three plus months later it's not here 
Sold:
Nothing
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Henrik Bjoern Boegh
Location: Agder, Norway Joined: 03 Mar 2004
Posts: 386
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Hello All!
This year I got
-a nineteenth century Indian tulwar with a doublefullered blade.
-a Paul Chen/Hanwei/CasIberia Practical Baskethilted Backsword.
-a dirk of the same type as sold by Jas Townsend
And I have ordered a basket hilted broadsword, but from who and what type is a bit secret.
I finally got John Wallace Scottish Swords and Dirks as well.
Cheers,
Henrik
Constant and true.
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Boris Bedrosov
Industry Professional
Location: Bourgas, Bulgaria Joined: 06 Nov 2005
Posts: 700
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Hello, everyone!
Unfortunatelly, nothing new
Reasons: Up to the end of AUG I was busy with my new flat (it's something new but it's not a weapon ), after that I spent three months in Slovakia away from home and my collection.
For the next year I'm planning to finish my katana, wakizashi and tanto; to make another Japanese dagger (probably it will be aikuchi), to make a spiked flail, and to start with my newest challenge - a suit of Japanese armour.
Mary Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, friends!
Regards!
Boris
"Everyone who has the right to wear a long sword, has to remember that his sword is his soul,
and he has to separate from it when he separates from his life"
Tokugawa Ieyasu
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