My visit to A&A -- myArmoury.com

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

Today, I had the chance to drive over and see the guys at A&A again. As always, they were welcoming and generous with their time. And as always, there were fun things to see. There were some neat custom pieces in progress (and finished), some massive 2 handers made by Ian, and some prototypes for potential new pieces.

I was again struck by how good their custom work is. All the stuff I've owned and seen has been top notch, as good or better than everyone else.

Last time I went, I neglected to take my camera and people got on my case. Happy

So, here are some pics. I'm away from home so these are more compressed than usual.

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

By the way, their reference library is huge. Lots of important and rare titles. It's obvious these guys do their homework.

Some more pics. Enjoy!

Mark Moore · Posted: Mon 07 Jul, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject:

Wow.............Do they need a janitor? I'll take out the trash. Big Grin

...............McM

Victor R. · Posted: Mon 07 Jul, 2014 9:13 pm Post subject:

I think I'd like to go through that barrel... Big Grin

Tim Mathews · Posted: Mon 07 Jul, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject: Arms and Armor

Greetings all,
I sometimes forget how fortunate I am to live in such close proximity to these guys and have the privilege, pleasure and distinct honor of being an old friend,client and low level part time employee ...
Slainte !

Jerry Monaghan · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 1:09 am Post subject:

Thank you Chad.
Very interesting work and really nice swords hope you had an great day

Mattia Perroco · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 2:28 am Post subject:

Jason Elrod · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 2:42 am Post subject:

Yeah! I see some of my pieces in those pics.

Chad, thank you for this post. This is the first thing I saw getting up this morning. It really woke me up and put a smile on my face. This was better than a cup of coffee.

William M · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 3:21 am Post subject:

Wonderful, I really like seeing these behind the scenes photos as it puts more personality into A&A as otherwise it can be a bit faceless as often all we have to go by is an impersonal website.

Another thing I love about these types of photos is seeing the swords next to others, as it really helps put their proportions into contexts.

Oh and no offence to Mattia Perroco, but I hope that meme posts are not going to invade this forum. Sad

Mark T · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 4:41 am Post subject:

Bryan Heff · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 5:31 am Post subject:

Those pictures are great. For sword geeks like us....seeing a working shop like this, behind the scenes is really cool. Thanks for posting Chad. There is something about a rack of finished swords...just sitting there like a rack of hockey sticks at Sport Authority or something...kid in a candy shop.

Sean Flynt · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 7:33 am Post subject:

I love some of those one-offs/prototypes. This is an inspiring thread, Chad. I also now feel better about my wall of bare blades and pile of parts on my workbench. Laughing Out Loud

J.D. Crawford · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 7:36 am Post subject:

Thanks, that's pretty cool. I wish I could drop by like that. One of those blanks (I don't know which) might be my next custom sword. -JD

Jason Elrod · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 12:59 pm Post subject:

Joel Chesser · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 2:36 pm Post subject:

I saw one in there that will be on the way to me soon! Big Grin

Very fun thread, thanks chad for sharing.

Joe Fults · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 3:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks for sharing these.

Fun little thread.

Jason Elrod · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject:

That 2 hander is up for sale on A&As muster page and it is huge.

Check out the comparison with the German Bastard Sword (this pic shamelessly stolen from A&A's website)

J. Nicolaysen · Posted: Tue 08 Jul, 2014 7:15 pm Post subject:

Great thread Chad, it is nice to see some behind the scenes! Edited to add: I know from your collection that you are a great fan and sponsor of A&A, and it is very cool that you have this opportunity. Everything I have from them is great and it is neat to see where it all comes together

In related news, I got a nice box from A&A today.......! Hopefully posting some pics of something in the long daggers thread today.

Russ Ellis · Industry Professional

Thanks for sharing the pictures Chad, I've been wanting to go meet Craig in person for years almost made it last year. Maybe some day...

The thing that strikes me is how clean the shop is. Sure there's a jumble of stuff here and there but comparatively speaking, my shop is a wreck. Sawdust on the floor random bits of leather here and there and everywhere odds and ends that I haven't finished yet and may never... I wonder what sort of elves they have working there to keep it so nice.

Lee Pupo · Posted: Wed 09 Jul, 2014 8:18 am Post subject:

It's really neat to see the place where the magic happens. These guys must be quite proud of what they do. If you happened to see a "Town Guard" sword there, it may be mine. Craig said that shipping was delayed by problems with the bluing, but that's just fine. It only adds to the anticipation!