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This new line of sparring swords has been designed by Swedish researcher, author and swordsmith, Peter Johnsson to specifically fill the need for sword types that handle like those covered in period fencing books.
It is Albion's mission with the Maestro Line to provide sparring swords that are traditionially constructed, sturdy and safe, with a durable finish and a rugged, attractive look. Perhaps most importantly, these models are designed to be highly responsive and agile, just as authentic weapons of the period. As with all martial arts training tools, these swords are designed to be used with proper safety equipment.
To have a sword that both looks exactly like a sharp historical sword, and have it be safe in practice combat, is frankly not possible -- a sparring sword needs to be designed along completely different lines from the ground up. As a result, to make the sword safe to use in regular practice, the outline of the sword must be different. Side by side, a practice sword will have a different silhouette than its sharp counterpart, but it will have the same handling characteristics. This is our philosophy behind producing a superior -- and safe -- tool to use in the study of historical swordsmanship, demonstrating proper weight, proper length, and proper dynamic balance.
These swords are obviously not meant to take an edge or to be used for test cutting -- the cross-section is designed to attain a certain stiffness or flexibility and a safe blunt edge. As a result, these swords will not be sharpened by Albion and we would strongly discourage anyone from attempting to sharpen these models after sale.
These swords are made to meet the demanding requirements of Western Martial Artists and stage combat, built to endure years of hard use. |
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News:
03.12.2008 New Swords Arrives
A new shipment has arrived from Albion US. The new shop has been delayed again :-( If you want to order a sword that isn't in stock - please choose payment by bank transfer! When the sword arrives payment by credit card can be arranged.
Calling all European Historical Martial Arts groups!!!!
For the next version of the Albion Europe website I am planning to include an "WMA-club-finder-tool" for all of Europe. Let me put your club on the map! Read more in the "Community" section. Big thanks to all who has already sent me their information!
ALBION & ARN
See Albion Swords in the first Arn film - now seen by more than 1.160.000 people in Scandinavia! The second movie will open in Sweden on August 22nd 2008. Visit Albion Europe's Arn website
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