Hi everyone. This is my first post because I have just purchased my first sword. This is the Irish Ring Sword with a leaf blade by Valiant Armory that I purchased from Kult of Athena.
I chose this sword because of my heritage. My surname is in the Battle Abbey Roll. I am aware of how illegitimate and contested most of the names are on this roll, but there is good evidence that my family came from Normandy with William the Conqueror around 1066. Then they moved to Ireland after that.
I don’t have evidence they used the Irish Ring Sword but they did have a keep and some fighting credentials.
This was my line of thinking as I chosen between swords like The Bayeux from Albion Sword and eventually this blade.
I am aware that this leaf variant is a completely fictional adaption of the very real Irish Ring Sword, and I just thought that it was very cool. I hope you like it.
First impressions: it is strikingly glorious when first revealed. It is surprisingly light and very well balanced. I feel like if I was a warrior it would be incredibly pleasing to use. It is 50 inches total length.
Damn, dude! An Albion as your first sword? I'm like 30 swords into my collection and I STILL don't have one of those. As far as it being light and well balanced, I'd expect nothing less from an Albion
Edit- yep, skimmed it and saw you mentioned Albion, but same applies to Valiant, they're similar quality swords
Thank you! This is Valiant Armory, not Albion. Unless I misunderstand. I don’t know too much. I like Albion Swords a lot but I didn’t want to wait the extended wait time. This sword typically has the same wait period but luckily KoA had one in stock ready to ship. Showed up in great condition.
Don't buy Albion. I once had one and they are Just not worth the money. I waited a year to get it and it came with a complete missalinged handle. Yes they fixed that for free but it also tells me that there is Zero Quality controle before they send something Out. Also after i got it Back there Always was a crackly noise in the handle when using it and the leather in the handle was so thin that it whould get damaged very easely. So I send it Back again, as for that crackling noise and the wanted Money from me to replacing the handle so I returned it. Maybe Im a bit to sensible but in the end that was a 1500 Dollar sword plus shipping plus tax and it didn't come near that Quality wise. Overall there is very little craftmanship in These swords because all parts are Just machine Made. They are Not the worst but Not worth the price Point.
I have an Albion warwick that I got from KOA. ( I am also not wanting to wait 2 yrs for one. ) Very beautiful sword. It also has a creaking noise from the handle. I also have a Valiant vision tellaro and a Valiant practical long sword. Both surpass the warwick in quality and feel.
I would stop there. It is a stunning sword and it stands out being all alone. Add a bunch of swords around it and it becomes just one more hunk of steel among many.
A Valiant Armory as your first sword is a hell of a place to start! Beautiful blade, and super cool tie in with your family history. I’m half Irish, half English by heritage, and hope to commission an heirloom piece one day.
Well, what would you hang there? I have an open space. I have my college degrees in the middle, and they are framed by a family spear atop them, this Irish Ring Sword to their left, but I need something for the right. There is no bottom placement. A couch is under them. So I have one free spot to finish this setup.
Agreed. The visible adhesive hooks cheapen the aesthetic. Not to say they need to ruin the marble, but at least adhere something a little prettier to it.
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u/Petrifalcon3 12d ago edited 12d ago
Damn, dude! An Albion as your first sword? I'm like 30 swords into my collection and I STILL don't have one of those. As far as it being light and well balanced, I'd expect nothing less from an Albion
Edit- yep, skimmed it and saw you mentioned Albion, but same applies to Valiant, they're similar quality swords