Review-Metal Arts buckles
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 9:48 pm
I recieved my buckle order from Jason at Metal Arts. I ordered half a dozen stainless spectacle buckles for a mid 15th C Italian cuirass.
There was a delay in getting the buckles, as the subcontractor they use for sandblasting had some technical troubles, but the buckles are quite well done.
My client specifically requested stainless hardware, since he wanted an "accurate" kit. (Quotes because everything is accurate except for the "stainless" part...
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Metal Arts was the only company I could find who offered authentic styles in SS, and the price was quite reasonable. I'm very happy with the end result. The finish is good, the shape is excellent, and they appear to be really tough-SS is a great bonus for combat harness. I was very impressed the the SS was the same price as mild steel or soft metals. They were very helpful with specific requests and designs I had, too.
In short, I recommend these guys.
There was a delay in getting the buckles, as the subcontractor they use for sandblasting had some technical troubles, but the buckles are quite well done.
My client specifically requested stainless hardware, since he wanted an "accurate" kit. (Quotes because everything is accurate except for the "stainless" part...
)Metal Arts was the only company I could find who offered authentic styles in SS, and the price was quite reasonable. I'm very happy with the end result. The finish is good, the shape is excellent, and they appear to be really tough-SS is a great bonus for combat harness. I was very impressed the the SS was the same price as mild steel or soft metals. They were very helpful with specific requests and designs I had, too.
In short, I recommend these guys.