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Ok, now I need with what sword to go with My Harness! :'(
Thorsteinn:
For those prices you should also see Albion Swords and Therion Arms
What about these Joshua:
http://therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c1215.html
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AT304CR&name=Valiant+Armoury+Atrim+Custom+Long+Sword+-+Oxblood
Joshua Santana:
I have looked at Therion Arms and Albion, I think their swords are awesome but one tiny problem.
Some of the swords at Therion Arms are the reselling of current swords with displaced historical accuracy.
Albion on the other hand, not a bad selection of historically accurate swords. But the styles are only con strained to the late 14th Century and early 15th Century. I am looking for a sword that was made during the beginning, middle and end of the 15th Century. I have looked the Earl, Regent and Talhoffer.
Also I am looking for a sword that closely resembles the Sword of Martin the Warrior (Redwall Novel Series) that look like this
up close
I know that the Tinker Greats Sword of War is close, but I am no fan of War Swords. My preference is longswords.
Thorsteinn:
And what about Arms & Armor (http://www.armor.com/)?
I have handled the below and it makes me happy:
http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-medieval-duke-xiiia.htm
Sir Edward:
I'll always recommend Albion and A&A first and foremost to everyone. But I understand that they're not the most affordable, and if you have something very specific in mind that they don't offer, then that's a limitation as well.
I haven't handled these swords in question, so I don't know how they feel, and I don't know how durable they are, or how accurate the blade geometry is. But in the photos they look great, and really, if they're at all made well, the prices aren't that terrible. The option to get a sword for under $800 with a leather-wrapped wood-core scabbard is wonderful. Albions start at that price and go up, excluding a scabbard that would have to be custom made.
The first sword, with the wheel pommel, certainly looks very nice. My longest running love-affair with swords is the wheel/disc pommel models like that. The combination of that sort of pommel and a straight crossguard is probably the most universal hilt design across medieval Europe. But the Arbiter certainly looks like it would be quite dashing strapped on over gothic armor.
Again, it all boils down to what makes you happy, of course. :)
Joshua Santana:
RauttSkegg: I have looked at A&A and they do have impressive replicas.
But Like I said, War Swords are not my type of swords. Sorry
Sir Edward: You make a good point and that is the reason why I picked Forged in Time. I like their prices and the fact the swords do come with scabbards.
Now to hope of relieving everyone. I will be purchasing both swords from Forged in Time. Along with a third sword, The Vindicator
I thank you all for your advice on going with the Arbiter for the Gothic Harness. I itned to use the English Medieval Longsword for my service as a Knight For Hire, the Arbiter for Ren Faires and the Vindicator for HEMA
Hence all three swords are on my list!
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