Review: Albion Caithness - High end Scottish arming sword

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** Specifications **

Total length: 98 cm (38.5'')
Blade length: 79 cm (31.375")
Point of balance: 10.8 cm (4.25")
Weight: 1.15 kg (2 lbs 8.4 oz)

Material: 6150 carbon steel
Construction: Hot peened hilt assembly

Origin: Scotland, 13th century

** Pros / Cons **

+ Excellent steel, very tough and shock resistant, with outstanding flexibility
+ Amazing handling characteristics, very nimble, like the originals
+ Flawless finish, crisp lines
+ Solid and authentic hilt construction

- High price
- Could be just a little sharper

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** Verdict **

Well, what can I say... currently this is the best sword in my collection. Highest material quality, superior fit and finish, and amazingly lively in the hand. Sorry if this comes across as a little biased, it's just how I feel about this sword.

I did some pretty hard tests with it, especially some of the thrusts into 20% balistic gel with dry bamboo stick inside put a lot of stress on the blade. And the soaked newspaper rolls with a couple of layers of plastic wrap are fairly challenging to cut. It handled everything perfectly.

I can only say, if you're looking for a historically accurate reproduction of a Medieval sword and can afford the price, go for it. It's worth every cent.

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