I am considering working on a plate harness and have seen high marks about Mercenary's Tailor. I have some questions about them for any who can offer some information:

1. I did not notice when adding things to your cart the ability to enter specific sizing information. Are their armor products made to your specific dimensions or do you get a one size fits most where you have to customize/size it yourself?

2. Do they offer a heat-bluing service for their armored items?

3. What is the typical turn-around time on an order from them?

Thanks in advance for any information! :D

Moved from the Historic Arms Talk forum, as this topic is about a maker, not a "Discussions of reproduction and authentic historical arms and armour from various cultures and time periods".

I would think that asking them directly would result in better information than a secondary source.

Thanks for the info, Jean. It was just what I was looking for! :D

I would like to second Jean Thibodeaus' comments. Allan has always answered phone calls. The customer service is superb. I have always had a quick shipment on orders place. If i have had any questions regarding his armor, Allan has provided great information to answer my questions. I have always been pleased with armor from him and look forward to ordering more pieces from him.

Third. Allan is great to work with, is fast, reliable and produces exactly what he says he is going to make.

Cheers!

Gordon

Fourth...I love the armour. It has a "feel" to it that you dont get with alot of munitions armours. Not to mention the articulation is far better than I have experianced with any other armour in the same price range. One last thing , Allan's customer service and turn around time is near epic.

5th.

Getting most of my harness from him. While he doesn't do fitting and usually doesn't do custom work, he will try to accommodate you. I had long and skinny arms and he tweaked his 'standard' model to fit. nice chap. you won't regret getting stuff from him.

I bought a harness for wearing. I have never fought in it, and it is the first armor I have owned (other than a few helmets and some gauntlets from other makers). Therefore, I cannot comment much as to how MT stacks up to other makers in terms of use for actual sparring, historical accuracy, etc. I can definitively say I've been very happy with their products, and the cost was within my range.

MT has really great customer service, and i would happily deal with them again for future purchases. Alan was able to widen up my breast and back plates a bit after I gained 20 too many pounds around my middle (curse you, graduate school!).

Best,

Michael