Cutting with the Albion Baron - The First Round
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- For years, I've been eager to own a high end sword. Almost a year ago, I placed an order, and now I have the Albion Baron War Sword.
Albion Swords LTD is a high end sword manufacturer based in New Glarus, Wisconsin, that specializes in swords based on historical pieces. The Baron is one of their oldest models, limited to only 1000 swords worldwide.
I am a HEMA enthusiast, without a ton of formal training, so my technique won't be that good compared to more experienced martial artists, let alone martial artists with WAY more cutting experience. This is my first time doing real cutting with a higher end sword, but there will be another video with more cutting, and even a full review of The Baron when I have more cutting done.
This is also some of the first footage I got with my new camera.
It would be nice if you had done a close up of the sword first so we could get a look at it before going right in with the cutting.
I have plans on doing a full review on the sword.
I've been behind on upgrading my editing software and getting good cuts and footage.
Best albion 2h sword in my opinion
Definitely a great one.
It is a bit flexible though, and it is tip-leading. I'm considering a Crecy or a Viceroy as well.
I’d love an Albion but living in the uk I’m worried it might get snatched by customs, very nice sword!
They used to have a European distributor or shop. I don't know if it's still active though.
@@BlazingSteel I don’t think so sadly, might risk it one day though really want the Albion Poitiers.
@@aaronsmith3484 the Poitiers looks like a fantastic sword.
I'm also interested in the Agincourt and the Crecy.
@@BlazingSteel yeah they’re real nice longswords 👍
I'm gonna have an opportunity to get a baron in a trade soon. Seeing this makes me excited. Btw, if you don't mind, what would you spend on a baron now if you didn't have this one currently?
If the sword is relatively new, I'd say $1,085. Not taking shipping into account.
That's the base price on Albion's website.
Good luck!
If I didn't have the Baron, I'd get either a Crecy, a Viceroy, or a Ringeck.
Do a review pls
how long was it until you it was shipped? I just ordered that one
Hey bud, do still have that sword ?
Yup.
And I won't let it go any time soon. It's my favorite sword in my collection ^_^
@@BlazingSteel AAARRRRR, good man👊
@@ronin1330 I've been wanting this sword since about 2008, and it's surreal having it now.
@@BlazingSteel I had one but sold it to help a family out. At least they had a good Christmast back in 2014.
@@BlazingSteel I miss it so much.
What's the distal taper on the blade?
The distal taper is very defined and generous.
I don't have exact measurements, but the sword is quite thin yet stout past the fuller.
Swords just as large that may be thinner would likely be the Albion Duke, which is of similar size to the Baron but with a wider blade.
@@BlazingSteel Thanks a lot!
@@dimitrizaitsew1988 you're welcome!
Overall, the Baron is one of, if not the largest longsword models Albion offers in terms of length and weight.
Despite its size and weight, it's well balanced and has a ton of authority in the cut, especially when wielded by a capable swordsman.