Classic Medieval arming sword - Albion Next Generation Lancaster - test cutting, handling, reviewed

#sword #cutting #medieval The Albion Next Generation Lancaster is representative of an Oakeshott type XV arming sword, a type that was popular across a wide swath of Europe for multiple centuries. In this review, I take a close look at the Lancaster, going over it's place in history, do some cutting in the backyard, and compare it to several other Albion arming swords, before finally rendering my verdict on whether I think it is worth the $1,085 price tag. Thank you to sword friend Robert for allowing me to review this sword! Order an Albion Lancaster on Kult of Athena: https://www.kultofathena.com/product/... Wallace Collection A460: https://wallacelive.wallacecollection... Wallace Collection A462: https://wallacelive.wallacecollection... Sword measurements photo gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8EDa3rQFLjw... 00:00 Intro 00:07 Background 00:57 Albion 05:21 Historical Overview 07:42 Hilt 13:52 Blade 17:41 Cutting 19:46 Handling & Comparisons 30:27 Potential Improvements 32:08 Bottom Line 34:49 Outro --------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Become a member of the channel - watch reviews early and gain access to in-stock Albion notifications https://www.youtube.com/@alientude/join Buying something from Kult of Athena? Browsing/purchasing through this link gives me a referral bonus. https://www.kultofathena.com?koa=74 If you buy something on Amazon, use this link: https://amzn.to/421QT62 Check out my merch store! https://www.alientude.com --------------------------------------------- Background Music Abdelazer, Z.570 Composed by Henry Purcell Performed by Carl Pini, John Tunnell, Anthony Pini, and Harold Lester Provided by MusOpen: https://musopen.org/music/11130-abdel... Licensed under Public Domain: https://creativecommons.org/publicdom... Amphitryon, Z.572 Composed by Henry Purcell Performed by Carl Pini, John Tunnell, Anthony Pini, and Harold Lester Provided by MusOpen: https://musopen.org/music/45440-amphi... Licensed under Public Domain: https://creativecommons.org/publicdom... Distressed Innocence, Z.577 Composed by Henry Purcell Performed by Carl Pini, John Tunnell, Anthony Pini, and Harold Lester Provided by MusOpen: https://musopen.org/music/45438-distr... Licensed under Public Domain: https://creativecommons.org/publicdom...