Full gauntlet purchase

Tristan vom Schwarzwald · Mon Jun 16, 2003 10:46 am

A post over on the classified section made me think about the following:

Are full gauntlets one piece of armour you should NOT buy without first physically trying them on (i.e. buy at an event rather than online)? I welcome any and all comments...

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Mon Jun 16, 2003 11:10 am

I think it depends on the know skill level of the maker. I bought some on ebay that were suppose to fit me but they rubbed hard on the back of my hand and the connecter for the hand and wrist was too big for me to do greatsword, when I do certain historic guards the connecter dug into my hand and wrist. On the other hand there are makers I would trust to do it by measurements.

Flonzy

Morgan · Post by **Morgan** » Mon Jun 16, 2003 11:50 am

Yeah, I'd say "generally, yes, but it also depends on the merchant."

Jean Paul de Sens · Post by **Jean Paul de Sens** » Mon Jun 16, 2003 12:41 pm

If you're talking fit and function, your best bet is to either

a) buy off the table
or
b) buy from someone like Sasuke or McPherson

If your talking reliability of delivery and customer service...

Well, the only good gauntlet maker I've heard of with reputable service is Sasuke.

My advice, go with Sasuke or off the table.

Jiri Lucius. · Post by **Jiri Lucius.** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 7:57 am

I realy depends on the maker. Ask Merc1550@aol.com He has gauntlets from me and the fit him fine.

Jiri

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Sixtus_Goetz · Post by **Sixtus_Goetz** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 7:59 am

Master Glendor of Talon Armouries does a pretty fine Gaunt. When he's around, he answers questions fairly quickly < and makes a nice product also >.

Saranac Goetz

DrTuba · Post by **DrTuba** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 2:05 pm

I agree with Jean Paul. I purchased a pair of Waldryk gauntlets, which were very nice, very well made and pretty. However, they were shaped completely wrong for my hands. Sasuke helped me refit them with thumbs and a different cuff, but they still don't ride my hands right. I'm going to end up selling them and making a pair from scratch most likely. (when's a good weekend, Sasuke? I can make some for you to sell as low-grade munitions as well...hehe)

Try before you buy with gaunts, even moreso than with a helm... or go with an expert fitter.

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Pietro da San Tebaldo · Tue Jun 17, 2003 2:45 pm

I'd also recommend ArmourerEric from James River Armory. (That's how he posts here.)

I had very good service from him, and I'm pleased with the gaunts he built for me.

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Sasuke · Post by **Sasuke** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 3:34 pm

I agree with what others have said. Buy off the table if you can. You are sure of the fit and the quality that way. Plus, there is no wait.
If you are going to buy from someone online, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Just because someone has a nice looking website does not mean they will ever actually get anything made for you.
Ask around for opinions every place you can think of.
The more recent dealings are best. Someone who had a great rep. 5 years ago may no longer. First hand accounts are also best.
Customer service is a key thing in this business in my opinion. Ask what their guarantees and repair/replacement policies are. Actually, should ask that of booth merchants as well.

Sasuke

P.S. DrTuba, this weekend would be fine. Also the first and last weekends in July I think.

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