Hanwei Tinker Norman Take Two -- myArmoury.com

Sonny Suttles · Industry Professional

Hey guys,

We had some time to kill before the next shipment so we went ahead and made one of these babies. We can do one like this in any custom color request but this one is already finished and ready to ship.

Sonny

Joe Fults · Posted: Mon 09 Nov, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

Looks very nice.

Roger Hooper · Posted: Mon 09 Nov, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject:

That is a good-looking scabbard. Do you have any plans to do something similar to the Hanwei/Tinker Great Sword of War? I'd really like to see that.

Sonny Suttles · Industry Professional

Brandon B · Posted: Sat 14 Nov, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject: More cord on the norman

Here is what the Norman would look like with more cord on the grip. What a beautiful sword that Norman turned into great job.

Paul Mullins · Posted: Tue 24 Nov, 2009 4:43 am Post subject:

Your work is amazing!

Have you considered using a more period correct buckle? The modern nickle plated look just does not fit with the rest of the motiff IMHO.

Shane Dopson · Posted: Mon 14 Dec, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject:

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Mon 14 Dec, 2009 11:43 pm Post subject:

Get rid of the horribly anachronistic rivets on the buckle and you'll really have something there. You've got a lot of interlacing going on there, no reason why that can't be carried over to the buckle attachment.

Nathan Robinson · myArmoury Admin

Hi Sonny-

I've noticed over the last two years a very obvious commitment to constant improvement of your products and to paying attention to the marketplace and the needs of customers. You've done amazing work and have developed some very, very interesting and worthwhile collaborative partner relationships. The work coming out of your custom sword shop looks to be particularly impressive.

Well done!

Sonny Suttles · Industry Professional

Thanks Nathan,

We have been working hard on this. I think that many people who have a negative opinion of Valiant Armoury might find it easier to reconsider us if they could handle some of our newer offerings. With this in mind we are in the process of developing a Valiant Armoury Road Show so to speak.
Here is a post I made on SBG today:

Chad Arnow · myArmoury Team

Sonny,
If you're in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, I'd be interested in meeting you and seeing your wares. There are others in this area who'd be interested, too.

Also, we at myArmoury would love a chance to officially review whatever products you'd like to lend us. Let us know if you're interested.

Sonny Suttles · Industry Professional

Chad,

I sent you a PM. I would love to have some reviews of the new swords on this site.

Sonny

Julien M · Posted: Sun 03 Jan, 2010 3:24 am Post subject:

Tim Seaton · Posted: Sun 03 Jan, 2010 11:04 am Post subject: vry kool

Valiant Armories have definitely raised the bar in mid-level swords. I have just received the Hedemark Viking Sword and I am very pleased with the performance and handling of the sword. I also have a Hanwei Tinker custom Viking.The custom scabards that come with both swords are amazing in their craftmanship and their color schemes that match the swords. In my opinion, I think it's a very good idea that Sonny came up with the idea to travel the country and show off his wares.

myArmoury.com is the 'go-to' authority on sword reviews and sword-related information. Thanks to the folks at myArmoury.com for giving us such a great resource.

John Facundus · Posted: Thu 07 Jan, 2010 9:52 pm Post subject:

I love the Norman sword and scabbard( except the rivets on the buckle) and went to the top of the page under "links" and couldn't seem to find Valiant Armory. I may have missed it, but I would like to see your page under the links of this forum if possible. Nice looking work, JF