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Albion's "Danube"
« on: 2013-09-22, 14:07:13 »
Sir Brian, they have a griffin insert:   :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=281306732012341&set=a.281306512012363.1073741825.141188496024166&type=3

This sword is really, really nice. I don't know if it's accurate, but I was told it would be "around $800". It's part of a new line of swords that Albion is making, the "hooked-X" line.

In terms of handling, it's probably a "true" hand-and-a-half, since the grip is large enough to accommodate a second hand (partially by gripping the pommel), but it moves nicely with only one hand. The feel is closer to a one-handed sword than a longsword, but it still has some length to it. It's really nice.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281306512012363.1073741825.141188496024166&type=3

I think the idea is that it's historically inspired, but leaning to the fictional side.
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Re: Albion's "Danube"
« Reply #1 on: 2013-09-23, 14:46:58 »
Interesting concept!
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Re: Albion's "Danube"
« Reply #2 on: 2013-09-23, 17:12:40 »
*sigh*
Well I guess I'm going to have to go on the extended payment plan with Albion again! I think I'll try something a little different for the scabbard on that one when I finally pay it off and get it that is! ;)
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Re: Albion's "Danube"
« Reply #3 on: 2013-09-23, 20:36:50 »
I do like the look of it...I like the idea of inserts, too.
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