Albion Swords

[Benjamin Smith]

Has anyone tried their Museum Replicas out (the $1200 ones where they try to recreate an actual piece instead of an archetypal design)? I'm curious to see how they compare to other swords, and if there is a significant difference.

Ben Smith- ARMA-Pullman WA

[Patrick Kelly]

Yes, I have.

Here's a couple of photos of my recently acquired Svante.



I've used this sword, as well as the original prototypes of the Museum Line, in cutting exercises using tatami mats. I'm extremely pleased with this sword. I've had the opportunity to handle Peter Johnssons original recreation of this particular sword and the Albion version compares very favorably to that one.

The performance aspects of the Museum Line won't be better than Albions Next Generation Line. This will be much the same given the respective designs. What you're paying for with the ML is the time, effort and skill required to making a true replica of an existing sword, as close as humanly possible at least.

No one in the production market makes a sword better than Albion. They're also better than many supposedly custom swords I've encountered over the years, in terms of historic form and function.

[Lance Chan]

I have the brescia spadona purchased early last year. My opinion changed along the time and since I've learned more through comparing different swords, I have started to think it is a very good sword indeed. It has shown me handling characteristic and effectiveness that I have never experience before and enlightened me more about how delicate antique European swords can be. I'm very happy with the sword.

[Aaron Pynenberg]

I have to agree with Patrick. Albion's swords speak for themselves. I have toured thier facilities several times, spoken with many of their employees, and know first hand that they put out quality, based on research which is unbelievable to say the least.

The combined efforts of Albion working with Peter reults in something very special. These people really care about the product and the craft. What else could you want from a swordmaker, they have it all covered. Historically based research, using high grade materials, made by skilled craftsman and women, with a high degree of customer service and interest in what we are doing as an Organization.

-that's all I need, even if it does take awhile for some of their pieces to come out, I would rather have that than crap, cheaply made, based on questionable research, by people who are bazaar, and who could care less about us....is there even a choice to be made?

[GaryGrzybek]

I have 5 Albions and consider them to be some of the finest reproductions on the market today. You should be happy with any model you choose.