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Albion Reeve

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B. Patricius:
Sir Ulrich,

gotta say bud, I'm a bit jealous! :D  that's awesome you decided to pick up the Reeve.  Not quite my style, but man is she gorgeous.  That is one of the few Albion's I've been able to hold myself.  And she was a joy even with my huge paw.  I hope she does well for you.  I mainly grip her with my middle finger and thumb, almost like one would hold a firearm, I can't really get my forefinger in there lol.  As I moved around a bit with her, I rang out my hand like I was wringing out a rag, and she felt great.  She's amazing and an awesome weapon.  I can't wait to hear what you think of her.

Sir Ulrich:
Yeah, just need wood carving skills to make it, not sure how to do any of that the leather part looks easy enough once you got the sewing threads for it. I'd rather make it myself than spend another 800 dollars on it, of course I do know a few people who make them for cheaper so that could work. Also theres always crusader monk though I am not sure if he does integrated belts. But I will keep that guy in mind for it as leather working is not one of my skills. The only real thing I can do is maille making.

The Reeve is much better than the Hanwei Tinker Norman, I was checking the Norman vs the Reeve, the way the Norman is set up in the pommel is why it uncomfortably digs into my wrist and hand, the Reeve is set up so it does not do that. Also the Norman has too long a grip to comfortably use the handshake grip for my medium sized hands. Also dont care for the nickel finish on the hilt stuff, makes it look too modern. All I know is I think I will like the Reeve, I did pass up the chance to get a Ritter earlier this year, but I didnt care for its spatulate tip, even the Reeve looks like it would be a better thruster than the Ritter, also would fit an earlier century better so I wouldnt have to get a second one if I want to do a first crusade kit as well as a Third crusade kit. I've been wanting the Reeve since 2010 and I aint passing the chance up to get one in my color my scabbard will probably be in red because it would match my coat of arms better.

Sir James A:
As on FB, check with Crusader Monk about the integrated belt. He did my Mercenary scabbard with belt suspension to match my existing belt w/buckles, so he may be able to do it.

Sir Ulrich:

--- Quote ---I need to let you know I pulled the sword out to oil it and noticed that it has a very subtle clicking noise when vigorously swinging it with the flat parallel to ground. This is not new to this sword or many other Albions but had stopped on this sword and I forgot that it had happened. According to Mike S at Albion it happens and usually stops. He says that the reason it occurs is a piece of excess epoxy breaks off and it clicks. Albion will fix this at no cost and he assured me that it was in no way a functional issue so I chose to do nothing as it did not bother me much. There is a thread on this website that I started entitled "clicking noise" If a search does not pull it up you probably can find it under my profile. If you want to back out I understand and will refund your money. If you want to do nothing that is great too as there is a home remedy to this as mentioned in the string. If you like I can send it to Albion for them to remedy. Let me know what are your wishes as I want you to enjoy this sword as much as I have, it is really a sweet sword and one of the 100 piece limited swords.
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Does anyone know how much of an issue this is? I mean I stupidly told my parents now they're mad at me for making the purchase. They keep telling me it isnt worth it and I'm "being cheated". I know their "trying to help me" but all they are is paranoid about almost everything, probably why they're shut ins. Maybe I should ask for a lower price? Not sure. I really dunno what to do now.

Ian:
If it's something that's going to bother you, when you pay off the sword, have him send it to Albion, they'll fix it, and then send it to you.  Albion will fix it and it will be like new.

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