As an additional note, I have a Steward and a fellow student has a Count. We've both used each other's swords before and we have both found that the grip on the Steward - with the double risers - is a little more comfortable than that of the Count, with a single riser. Either way, this is a sword for small people, in case you couldn't tell by the blade length.
I absolutely appreciate these videos. I must say, though, that the jacket you're wearing is a bit loud and gets picked up by the mic. It's only a _mild_ distraction, however.
Love the reviews, there really aren't that many of Albions on youtube. However, why wouldn't these be considered 'fully' longswords? I've heard this sentiment before but I don't understand it.
For EVERYONE With An Interest In Viking Age And Medieval Swords They MUST SEE Peter Johnsson's ''THE VIKING SWORD WHAT IT WAS AND WAS NOT'' This Video Should Go VIRAL !!! But Read The Newest Comments First, Comments From Which Peter Johnsson Has Run Like A FRIGHTENED RABBIT Rather Than Answer For Almost 2 Years Now.
The speaking volume is very faint on one side (the music is balanced, though). I didn't originally notice because I only keep one side in, so not just you.