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i got bit bad
« on: 2011-04-01, 00:02:52 »
by the gun bug.

uggg recently i have been spending way to much time pondering over weapons of the projectile kind. recently my mom bought me a mossin nagant for my bday and for Christmas I bought a Fusil flintlock. i already own several other rifles and military items, but i have my eye on a 1917 eddystone and a 303 british refurbished by the US during the war. man i want them. of course there is a sweet sks at the same gun shop tooo AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH help me. i'll never get my kits done ehhehe

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Re: i got bit bad
« Reply #1 on: 2011-04-01, 00:49:03 »
Buy a good sword, axe, or spear.

You'll feel better.
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« Reply #2 on: 2011-04-01, 01:00:48 »
umm i have a few of those, or 20, maybe even 30 ehhehe

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Re: i got bit bad
« Reply #3 on: 2011-04-01, 03:55:42 »

Yeah, I have that problem too. I get on a sword kick for a while... then maces... then pole arms... then firearms... etc. I rotate through. :)
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« Reply #4 on: 2011-04-01, 04:35:34 »
Buy a BMW r1200gs?

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« Reply #5 on: 2011-04-01, 11:36:22 »
stop it, ure not helping heheehehehheeeh

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« Reply #6 on: 2011-04-01, 23:04:06 »
Albion sells bare blades. You could buy one and build yourself a custom sword.

Only 20 or 30? Clearly not enough. Remember, one for every year of your age!
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Re: i got bit bad
« Reply #7 on: 2011-04-02, 03:50:27 »
Albion sells bare blades. You could buy one and build yourself a custom sword.

Only 20 or 30? Clearly not enough. Remember, one for every year of your age!
If that's the Modern Chivalry rule, then I'm SOL. ;)  My sword to age ratio is a very weak 1:8. :-[

My total weapon to age ratio is better at 1:3, does that qualify?
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« Reply #8 on: 2011-04-03, 19:11:20 »
ya but i sold some of my gear when i started getting into LH to pay for it. as well as my wife's glasses, taxes etc hehehe.

honestly don't remember the number of blades i do have... hmmmmmmmmmm

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« Reply #9 on: 2011-04-04, 14:03:44 »
Yeah, I'm probably the only one here that lives up to that "age rule" these days. And probably not for much longer. I'm going to sell off some of my older/cheaper stuff. And I keep getting older, despite my best efforts. :)
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« Reply #10 on: 2011-04-04, 14:08:43 »
LOL @ Sir Edward

Hear, hear or here, here as well. 
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« Reply #11 on: 2011-04-04, 18:30:46 »
Yeah, I'm probably the only one here that lives up to that "age rule" these days. And probably not for much longer. I'm going to sell off some of my older/cheaper stuff. And I keep getting older, despite my best efforts. :)

I'm still in that club (and clearly NOT any photography clubs ;)).

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Though, my Age:Albion ratio is extremely poor, with the Albion count being 0. :(

A few high end pieces is quite often much better than a bunch of SS wall hangers. The primary use for all my wall hangers is so that potential thieves won't know what to take, and can't possibly carry it all in one or two trips. :D
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« Reply #12 on: 2011-04-04, 19:35:10 »
Sir James...I started with both wall hangers and low-end swords...even still, there are some on the lower end that spark my fancy, I see nothing wrong with a pretty piece for the sake of it on occasion.  I've only got the one Albion thus far, and quite fairly it lives up to the standards Albion is known for.  I think it is mostly a matter of aesthetics...it is a real beauty, but beauty alone does not a sword make.  It has excellent handling characteristics, the edge is robust yet keen and even (something you rarely find in Euro production swords from the shop) for the length of the blade.

I've done only a few bottles with it just to get a feel for it, but it is a dream.  From the sheer quality of the fit and finish, the materials used and again, overall aesthetic, I do believe everyone should have at least one Albion in their collection.  There are swords that can be had for less that will perform as admirably, but they may not look as refined.  Takes nothing away from the sword...but Albion knows its craft and their swords typically outshine the competition at least in looks.

I have found that Atrim swords make for better cutters and those are built for that purpose.  It is almost as an aside that they also are fair to the eye as well, but not like an Albion.  it is the pinnacle of my collection, such as it is...a custom scabbard is currently being made for it.

I think I'll probably pick up a couple of full-on custom swords, a Lundemo most especially, but the majority of my collection will be low to mid end fare.  I like swords and I'll always have a number of them, but a much greater number will (hopefully) pass through my hands than what I keep on hand.  Just my tuppence.
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« Reply #13 on: 2011-04-04, 20:12:28 »
Hear, hear or here, here as well.  

You got it right on the first one. It essentially means "hear this."

A few high end pieces is quite often much better than a bunch of SS wall hangers. The primary use for all my wall hangers is so that potential thieves won't know what to take, and can't possibly carry it all in one or two trips. :D

Yeah, that's a very good use for the cheaper pieces. I guess I shouldn't feel bad that my katanas are all out on prominent display. The only one of those that's "worth" something is the Hanwei piece I have, and that didn't exactly break the bank either.

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« Reply #14 on: 2011-04-04, 20:21:35 »
Though, my Age:Albion ratio is extremely poor, with the Albion count being 0. :(

From the sheer quality of the fit and finish, the materials used and again, overall aesthetic, I do believe everyone should have at least one Albion in their collection.

Yep, I'd definitely highly recommend Albion swords to anyone who has an interest in swords. As I was explaining to someone not too long ago, the difference is really this: With a cheap knock-off, you have exactly that. It's an inexpensive replica. With an Albion, since they take the time to capture the subtle features that make a sword that is both elegant and highly functional, right down to the complex blade geometry and proper balance and weight distribution, you're getting a real sword. Not just a replica. It's still a replica in that it's not a historical original, but it's a real sword in its construction and functional capability.

This can also be said of the A&A pieces. I highly recommend them as well (armor.com). There's not a lot of overlap with Albion, they're open to customizations, and some of their pieces are even more affordable. Plus they make polearms. They're a good choice as well.

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