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Sir William:
I think that AA's version is much more historical, at least for the period in which it is supposed to have been made (pre 11th C) - as with all other Windlass models of late, the blade is ahistorical (note the diamond shape of the lower part of the blade near the tip below the fuller) although they do make a stab at the hilt components.  Overall it is a pretty sword...but not one I'll be adding to my collection at all.  What're your thoughts, brethren?

https://www.museumreplicas.com/p-2032-sword-of-st-maurice.aspx

Sir Edward:

Yeah, it seems that most of the more affordable versions of famous swords tend to only approximate the appearance, and not much else.

In contrast, Albion has gone to great lengths to get the dimensions, blade geometry, weight, balance, and so on, as accurately reproduced as possible. Here's Albion's version:

http://www.albion-swords.com/swords/johnsson/sword-museum-stmaurice.htm

Granted, with Albion you'd have to pay $1725, versus $325 for the MRL version. A difference of $1400. So you could get the MRL version AND another Albion for that price. :)

I have to say though, this is probably the only Albion I've ever picked up that I didn't much care for. That is, it's so blade heavy and dead in the hand, that it doesn't suit my tastes at all. However, this is an accurate re-creation of the historical original, so I don't have much room to complain. :)

Sir William:
I have never held the Albion one, but the Arms & Armor one is similar in vein...tip heavy, strong blade presence.  I'd call it a wrist breaker for someone such as myself...Sir Brian might have a better time of it. 

The Albion Gaddhjalt is another wristbreaker, but not as much as that Maurice sword..which has a CoB something like 9" down the blade?

Sir Edward:

Here's what Albion posted on their site:

Specifications
Overall length: 41.38" (105 cm)
Blade length: 36.13" (91.7 cm)
Blade width (at base): 2.13" (5.4 cm)
CoG: 9" (22.86 cm)
CoP: 21.13" (53.66 cm)
Weight: 2.96 lbs (1.34 kilos)

... so uhm... Yeah. 9". Ouch! :)


Here's A&A's model:

http://armor.com/sword145.html

And they only posted basic stats:  Overall length: 43.3"; Blade: 37.5" x 1.75"

Joshua Santana:
Quite interesting.  But I agree with Sir Edward, forget the MRL version.  You Sir William would be better off with either AA or Albion version.  Personally, I think it is your call.   ;) 

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