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Albion Museum Collection – The Solingen

$1,873.00

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    The Solingen, a German 13th Century sword is one of Albions Museum Line Collection Swords – These are recreations of specific, fine historical swords in the worlds museums. These recreations are founded on Albions sword expert Peter Johnssons hands-on research and analyzation of the originals

    The original Solingen resides in the Deutsches Klingenmusem, in Solingen, Germany. The pronounced point is good for slashing attacks as well as thrusts. The careful distribution of mass in the blade makes the sword very quick and precise in handling while allowing it to cut with authority. Profile and distal taper helps achieve sweet handling characteristics, while at the same time keeping the thin cutting section of the blade stiff.

    This is a very good example of a weapon where overall shape and aesthetic design are intrinsic parts of the functional aspects of the sword. The master craftsman (or craftsmen) who made this sword sometime in the 13th century shaped the blade and hilt components with subtlety and a deep understanding of volumes and mass distribution. A sword of this type would be perfect for sword-and-buckler fighting and shares many characteristics with the swords depicted in the well known fencing manuals. As opposed to the more massive swords-of-war of the time, this responsive weapon excels in performance when put to use with the advanced fencing styles of the period.

    Albions recreation of this sword has a blade that has been hand ground to shape and tempered for the right mix of flexibility and edge retention and finished to a satin polish. The crossguard and pommel are of steel and the grip is wood covered with tight leather over cord.

    Overall Length38 3/8''
    Blade Length32 1/8''
    Weight2 lb 8 oz
    EdgeSharp
    Width60 mm
    Thickness1.7mm-0.7mm
    PommelPeened
    P.O.B.5 1/4''
    Grip Length4''
    Blade [6150 High Carbon Steel]
    ClassBattle Ready
    ManufacturerAlbion Swords Ltd
    Country of OriginUSA

    Sword Review - Albion Museum Line Solingen

    1 review for Albion Museum Collection – The Solingen

    1. alientude

      Beautiful and historically accurate. Lively in the hand, with just the right amount of authority in the cut. Overall an excellent sword, although I think I’d prefer two Next Generation swords for the cost of this one Museum Line!

      I did a full review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bwpPnfjpaWI

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