Hell-bound for leather
Cavalier Leathercraft, a quality source for leather armor, baldricks, and gorgets that has been features in page-turning trade publications such as Leathercrafters Magazine, has answered the prayers of those in search of a quality singlestick hilt:
Hammerterz reader and Leathercraft proprietor Gareth Thomas now produces hand-crafted Victorian Singlesticks that would make the hearts of any Old Gamester beat a tad faster:
Made from durable saddle leather, complete weapons include a 23/4" x 36" stick, leather grip, and brass fittings. A plain-hilted stick costs US$45, a hand-carved Victorian pattern will run you US$75. (Optional Suede lining adds US$10 per weapon.)
You can order the weapons directly from (and make checks out to) Gareth Thomas, 846 Skipper Avenue, Eugene, OR 97404; USA. Please add 8% of your total order for shipping and handling, and allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.)
Check out the picture on-line at http://www.celtic.net/cavleather and tell me if these aren't the best-looking hilts you've seen in a while!
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