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Here are some frequently asked questions about our replica shields, swords and armor.
Q: What is the material gauge thickness on your replica
medieval shields.
A: Our shields that we manufacture like the battle ready and hanging shields are
made from 16 ga. steel. This makes the suitable for
SCA , LARP or other
reenactment standards. All other shields that are strictly decorative, are made
from 18 ga. steel and are not suitable for reenactments.
Q: What type of material is are the shields made of?
A: The majority of our
replica medieval shields are made for carbon steel. They are formed to size,
painted and then get an art treatment depending on the style.
Q: What are the swords made of?
A: Depending on whether the swords are for display or reenactment will determine
the material used. The decorative swords are made of carbon steel and stainless
depending on the item. The
civil war swords are also carbon steel and stainless depending on the items.
Q: Are the swords full-tang?
A: Some are like the Samurai swords and
some are not depending on the items. The ones that are full tang are stated as
such.
Q: Are the swords sharpened?
A: We do not provide sharpened swords. They are sold as strictly replicas for
reenactment. That said most of our swords will take and hold an edge if you
choose to sharpen them. Swords that have been sharpened are not returnable.
Q: What are the helmets made of?
A: Our helmets vary according to the item. Some are made of 16 ga. steel and
others are made of 18 ga. steel. I really depends on the helmet and that is
stated in the description for each of the items.
Q: Are the suits of armor wearable?
A: Any suit of armor that is deemed wearable is stated as such in the
description. Some of the products made in Spain are not and sold as decorative
only for display purposes. The products for Italy and India are mostly wearable.
Those are stated as such in the armor description for the various items.
Q: Are the breastplate harnesses wearable?
A: Most or our armor components are wearable. A few are for decorative purposes
only and those are marked as such. Our
wearable breastplates and
harnesses are sized for an average person up to 6' tall and they are adjustable
to fit the wear in a stated range.
Q: What are the suits of armor made of?
A: The Armor is by and large made from carbon steel. Some pieces are polished ,
some are blackened and some have a protective coating. Please refer to the
individual item for more info on each
suit of armor
.