Albion Swords

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Albion Swords (formerly Albion Armorers) is a company based in New Glarus, Wisconsin manufacturing European sword replicas. The company was started in Washington D.C. by Howard and Amy Waddell in 1998.[1]


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Albion has several different product lines that vary widely in price. Their most expensive "Museum Line" consists of several swords that have been recreated from existing museum pieces. Their "Next Generation" line is the largest and most fully featured line.

They also produce a low-end "Squire Line," and have recently introduced the "Maestro Line," which is a series of sparring swords intended for practicioners of historical European martial arts.

Albion also offers "Campaign Line" basic scabbards around USD 300, as well as custom made scabbards ranging above USD 1000 apiece. Albion Armorers in partnership with The Mercenary's Tailor also offers various pieces of medieval armour.

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  1. ^ Bergin, Mary (2007-02-20), “Art of The Blade”, The Capital Times, <http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/tct/2007/02/20/0702200275.php> 

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