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James W.
Location: Hudson, NH Joined: 08 Oct 2009
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 Posted: Fri 09 Oct, 2009 7:05 am Post subject: Wanted: suggestions for armorists in US |
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I am looking for suggestions on armorists to make a german sallet in which the visor can be raised slightly. Allowing it to be kept in that position or lowered to its normal position. I would also like the tail to be straight backed instead of dipping too far. My current german sallet does this an interfers with the front and back plate I own when doing halfswording or bending over slightly. I have put a picture as an attachment as to what I am looking for.
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M. Eversberg II
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The Mercenary's Tailor is the best.
M.
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Hugh Knight
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JE Sarge
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I would actually suggest that you contact www.arms-n-armor.com (Arms and Armor) and get a quote. 
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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James W.
Location: Hudson, NH Joined: 08 Oct 2009
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What are ppl's experiences with "illusion armory" or "Wassonartistry"...both were recommended to me by Mr. Arlen.
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Patrick Kelly
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I suggest you post your queries over at the Armor Archive: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/
The AA is a forum more dedicated to armor and many of the participants have dealt with the companies you're asking about.
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JE Sarge
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| James W. wrote: | | What are ppl's experiences with "illusion armory" or "Wassonartistry"...both were recommended to me by Mr. Arlen. |
My WMA instructor and myself have both had great experiences with Illusion Armory. They are excellent people to deal with if you go that route.
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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Hugh Knight
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| James W. wrote: | | What are ppl's experiences with "illusion armory" or "Wassonartistry"...both were recommended to me by Mr. Arlen. |
I have heard a tremendous number of complaints about Illusion Armory regarding delays and even failure to deliver product at all. Someone suggested the Armor Archive; if you go there, you can search their archives for comments on them. Their work is fairly innaccurate, too, with none of the pieces being truly "shaped" in the sense that medieval armor should be, however, it at least often articulates, which isn't always the case with some of the popular armories on the internet.
Jeff Wasson is a superb and highly skilled armorer whom I have known for many years. His work is excellent, however, I do not believe he takes a very large number of commissions. You can see his web page here:
http://www.wassonartistry.com/
I have attached a photograph of Jeff in the harness he made to use in the Tournament of the Phoenix held last year near San Diego. As you can see, Jeff understands the *function* of armor in a way that most don't because he uses it himself in an authentic format. I would recommend Jeff very strongly.
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Jeff Wasson at the Tournament of the Phoenix in 2008 [ Download ]
Regards,
Hugh
www.schlachtschule.org
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William Knight
Location: Mid atlantic, US Joined: 02 Oct 2005
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You might also consider canadian armourers. Quebec has produced very good armourers in recent years, namely Eric Dube and Francois L'Archeveque.
http://www.flarcheveque.com/ is Francois's website, can't find Eric's right now.
-Wilhelm
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This is a standard topic