Links to Vendors of European Sword Fittings
Dec 30, 2013 19:13:49 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Dec 30, 2013 19:13:49 GMT
Hi All!
So I've come across a few makers of sword fittings over the years - cross guards, pommels, chapes and so forth and thought I would put them into a handy list because none seem to exist on the net currently (at least not a list of the better ones).
So here it is, enjoy!
Medieval Fightclub
www.medieval-fightclub.com/categories/Weapons/Swords/Pommels-%2C-Guards-%26-Hilts/
I really like Medieval Fightclub. Unlike many of the vendors below who specialise in highly ornamented fittings, Medieval Fightclub is a great go-to for more austere and plain fighting fittings.
Replik.De
Some really nice stuff here.
www.replik-shop.de/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=chape&x=0&y=0
Marchand Medieval
Definitely worth a look.
www.marchand-medieval.com/medieval/search.php?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=chape
Two J's
Some nice steel chapes and other pieces.
www.twojs.me.uk/Polearms.htm
Raymond's Quiet Press
www.quietpress.com/
Raymond makes pommels, cross guards, chapes and belt fittings as well as a huge range of medieval jewelry cast in copper alloy (brass) as was the Viking custom. I've personally bought items from him and having handled his products can vouch for them being very attractive pieces.
Najecki.Com
These guys focus on 17th Century European sword fittings, and offer a wide range of related gear.
www.najecki.com/repro/Sword.html
Gaukler
medievalwares.com
Gaukler offer both genuine historic sword fittings and modern reproductions, which is a novel twist.
HR Replicas
www.hr-replikate.de/
These guys make some really nice looking pieces. Like Raymond they do jewellery and scabbard furniture and hilt components. The sword fittings can be a little tricky for English speakers to find on their site so see this link if you get stuck:
www.hr-replikate.de/katalog/indep/overview.php?period=5&lang=en&typ=2
Armour and Castings
new.armourandcastings.com/
This outfit do much of the same as some of the vendors above, again with their own particular focus.
Mercia Sveiter
www.re-enactment.co.uk/
I have bought from this group as well and can vouch for their products being very easy upon the eye.
Darksword Armoury
darksword-armory.com/product/sword-fittings/
Darksword have started selling fittings, and they are unique amongst vendors of fittings I'm aware of in that they sell steel fittings.
Northan
Stunning, but limited range. Probably the most expensive modern fittings available from this list.
www.northan.net/Specials/S94a-Sword-Hilts.html
If I've missed any you know of please do let me know. If you're a vendor yourself please drop me a line I'd be happy to put you in the list!
So I've come across a few makers of sword fittings over the years - cross guards, pommels, chapes and so forth and thought I would put them into a handy list because none seem to exist on the net currently (at least not a list of the better ones).
So here it is, enjoy!
Medieval Fightclub
www.medieval-fightclub.com/categories/Weapons/Swords/Pommels-%2C-Guards-%26-Hilts/
I really like Medieval Fightclub. Unlike many of the vendors below who specialise in highly ornamented fittings, Medieval Fightclub is a great go-to for more austere and plain fighting fittings.
Replik.De
Some really nice stuff here.
www.replik-shop.de/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=chape&x=0&y=0
Marchand Medieval
Definitely worth a look.
www.marchand-medieval.com/medieval/search.php?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=chape
Two J's
Some nice steel chapes and other pieces.
www.twojs.me.uk/Polearms.htm
Raymond's Quiet Press
www.quietpress.com/
Raymond makes pommels, cross guards, chapes and belt fittings as well as a huge range of medieval jewelry cast in copper alloy (brass) as was the Viking custom. I've personally bought items from him and having handled his products can vouch for them being very attractive pieces.
Najecki.Com
These guys focus on 17th Century European sword fittings, and offer a wide range of related gear.
www.najecki.com/repro/Sword.html
Gaukler
medievalwares.com
Gaukler offer both genuine historic sword fittings and modern reproductions, which is a novel twist.
HR Replicas
www.hr-replikate.de/
These guys make some really nice looking pieces. Like Raymond they do jewellery and scabbard furniture and hilt components. The sword fittings can be a little tricky for English speakers to find on their site so see this link if you get stuck:
www.hr-replikate.de/katalog/indep/overview.php?period=5&lang=en&typ=2
Armour and Castings
new.armourandcastings.com/
This outfit do much of the same as some of the vendors above, again with their own particular focus.
Mercia Sveiter
www.re-enactment.co.uk/
I have bought from this group as well and can vouch for their products being very easy upon the eye.
Darksword Armoury
darksword-armory.com/product/sword-fittings/
Darksword have started selling fittings, and they are unique amongst vendors of fittings I'm aware of in that they sell steel fittings.
Northan
Stunning, but limited range. Probably the most expensive modern fittings available from this list.
www.northan.net/Specials/S94a-Sword-Hilts.html
If I've missed any you know of please do let me know. If you're a vendor yourself please drop me a line I'd be happy to put you in the list!
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