Medieval Review - Albion Gallowglass 

Lawrence Tider same!!

Here for the history on gallowglass warriors but bad ass sword!

Lawrence Tider same here man.

Ó Slattarra ERIN GU BRAGH!!!!!!

I almost pointed that out myself, till I saw your comment

Came here to make the same comment 😂

spndrp Too many more Albion reviews and I'd be broke. =) Actually, I currently only have one other Albion that I could review. Past that, I'd have to borrow them to review them right now. I have plans on buying maybe 1 or 2 more in the future, which I absolutely want. And that will likely compete with swords from other producers.

Medieval Review Haha. I understand. Well, more reviews of any sword if welcome :) You coming to Swordfish?

I won't be doing HEMA events this year, I will however be trying to do the circuit next year.

Medieval Review Ok, cool. Ill buy you a beer then!

+McNotAllThatFreaky I have not in person, no. I would absolutely love to own an Albion Munich. I have basically drooled over every sword in the Albion catalogue.

Medieval Review True that. I would already own every sword there if I didn't have to... y'know... eat n stuff. :L

+Mudpaws Voom Scots-Irish

Adam yup I know was being silly

⚰️nod ,,

And Scotti means Irishman

technically this sword is sized as a hand and a half or "bastard" sword. the pommel on these sword (specifically Irish ring pommel) do not have that a primary usage concern.

MrSean2106 Thank you, sir.

When looking at swords there are 3 aspects to consider. Aesthetics and functionality are in some ways quantifiable, at least on a decision point for purchasing as swords, or determining is value. The third aspect is it's importance, either as a representation of history, culture, or some other aspect of humanity. Usually this has little bearing on someone's decision to buy a sword, however I feel in many ways it is just as important a thing to consider. I usually think about this much less quantifiable aspect when I chose to buy a sword. I've tried to ensure that I include this significance, at least in part, when doing the review. Very often this just pairs with the manufacturer's description, so I use it to give a bit more insight.

Sailor Barsoom gallowglass soldiets fought all over Europe for hundreds of years. It was a way of life and an occupation for generations especially since Ireland was a very poor land. Even more poor after the English exploited its people to no end for their own gains

I know the word because it is the name of a fictional character in a series of novels involving witches, knights, elves, secret agents, and a robot horse.

They are shipped in brown cardboard boxes, suspended between foam risers. just make sure you keep it oiled or waxed to protect it from the moisture.

Nelson McGuigan Thanks, I'm trying my best to bring good content.

Medieval Review Well its certainly paying off. These reviews are in my opinion the most professional and informed on youtube.

poam.com has a design.

+Medieval Review When I open the link, a site appears where you can buy Domains but not T Shirts. But I need that Shirt :)

I accidentally inverted the letters, anyway, here is a direct link: paom.com/products/0000000p-maciejowski-bible

+Medieval Review Thanks man!

+Medieval Review Just bought it :D

+settlebrrd No, yet not. I have a few on my want list.

Does Albion have a model in their line-up?

KeeLaNo Thanks, I can always learn to pronounce things better. =)

Haha no problem, keep up the good work.

Co cavan is in the republic not northern ireland

I know?

stoney71 There's always one.

Moo paom.com/products/0000000p-maciejowski-bible/

+Mathijs Saccol I think it looks more like Tchéky Karyo

i didn't knwo that guy nut yea also resembles him indeed. nice video's btw

doesn't the mountains sword have a ring pommel?

+Dennis Ties I was browsing Albion's site the other day and noticed that. There were only ever going to be 100.

+Medieval Review Sold out now :(

I really think they're shooting themselves in the foot by artificially limiting their production. It may add some collectability, but few people are going to treat something at that price point as a "gotta buy them all" collectable. It literally costs them nothing to keep a large number of models up, with their method of manufacture.

My ancestor 10 generations back, John Me'lroy was the earl of Annandale Scotland, he was also a decedent of King Robert Bruce. He had to flee to the American colonies after having his title revoked for participating in a failed Scottish Revolution. He there changed his name to Milroy, The Milroy seed travels in almost every state and Canada. I'm from Indiana, but the largest concentration of Milroys are in western Pennsylvania, where John Milroy fled to.

my ancestor killed an Irish man

Tane Gurnick Thems fight'n words

Yeah they ate them in the Boyd massacre

You can say we. I'll claim you as a fellow Gallowglass. =)

wocathoden aye!

Gallowglass Lives Matter

Be proud of both sides of your ancestry as is healthy.

***** Be careful when browsing Albion swords, you will fall in love with pretty much every one you see. But the Gallowglass was pretty much my "must buy" from day 1.

Medieval Review None like the Gallowglass ;)

***** Don't look at the Sempach or you'll end up blowing some savings twice instead of once. haha

They can't. I doubt you understand high-end swords. The steel here is of incredible quality, the finish is beautiful. The cheapest functional longsword you can get is perhaps $150, and that will be simplistic, possibly ugly, heavy, unbalanced, etc. Albion swords have a heavy price for a good reason.

nick Ronin It's still blows my mind that I get people from all over the world watching my vids. Cheers!

your content is high quality and worth it! keep going.

Medieval Review Well, greetings from a fellow Norse-Gael descendant from Australia then.

These two seperate but very different places are functional and yes you can bring a butter knife out the door

Glad it was helpful.

+Emyaj Nosdric Eniac It's not really irish though, is it?

+Wooden Table intelligent people make a big deal over large matters. whereas a stupid person makes a big deal about small matters..

Shut the fuck up I am 100% guaranteed more intelligent than you.

Wooden Table i remembered wooden tables to be pretty intelligent didn't ..i? :).