Good first sword?

[Brian Hunt]

My I.33 just came from Albion yesterday and the finish is spotless. There are a couple of hammer marks in the pommel where they peened the blade, but other than that it is nicely finished. Talk to Albion about the rust, they have a service/maintance problem. You can also remove rust with a scotch brite pad, just be sure to follow the direction of the original satin finish.

Brian Hunt
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[Michael Eging]

I have a DT5140 that I use quite a bit in steel training. I purchased the weapon from Art Ewell. The assembly was adequate, but because it was compression fitted, the grip began to crack and the assembly loosened up considerably (causing it to pop and groan when practicing). I had Albion work some magic on it, including peening the guard and pommel. It was a major refurbish and since then I have been nothing but pleased with my little Albion retrofit DT 5140. If you can get your hands on an Albion mark Del Tin, consider it if it is in good shape (and the right price).

[Nathan Dexter]

(Gaaaahhhh... old thread ) but A lot more has come up since that post, right now I'm trying to save up for albions lichtenauer. (ooh, I see that they now have released the I.33 )