NATHAN RIGBY

These are my first pair of greaves so I have no reference, besides ones I've handled before. I am very happy with the craftmanship. I ordered the custom fitted bronze with uncolored leather (later dying the leather myself) and the outcome is great. There was a small mix up with the making on the greaves, as the craftsman made the wrong style initially, but the communication and customer service throughout the whole process was perfect and everything got sorted out! I did have to mold the greaves slightly myself but it is easily done if they are delivered slightly too loose. Definitely recommend for a beautiful pair of greaves with perfect customer service and a great price.

NATHAN RIGBY

These are my first pair of greaves so I have no reference, besides ones I've handled before. I am very happy with the craftmanship. I ordered the custom fitted bronze with uncolored leather (later dying the leather myself) and the outcome is great. There was a small mix up with the making on the greaves, as the craftsman made the wrong style initially, but the communication and customer service throughout the whole process was perfect and everything got sorted out! I did have to mold the greaves slightly myself but it is easily done if they are delivered slightly too loose. Definitely recommend for a beautiful pair of greaves with perfect customer service and a great price.

NATHAN RIGBY

These are my first pair of greaves so I have no reference, besides ones I've handled before. I am very happy with the craftmanship. I ordered the custom fitted bronze with uncolored leather (later dying the leather myself) and the outcome is great. There was a small mix up with the making on the greaves, as the craftsman made the wrong style initially, but the communication and customer service throughout the whole process was perfect and everything got sorted out! I did have to mold the greaves slightly myself but it is easily done if they are delivered slightly too loose. Definitely recommend for a beautiful pair of greaves with perfect customer service and a great price.

NATHAN RIGBY

Excellent sword for the price. Photos I've posted are after I added tassels and a rope but the scabbard is plenty good enough as it is for reenacting. It's certainly at the limit when it comes to size for a xiphos and the weight is very much on the heavy side so sparring may not be ideal (if you're brave enough to spar with a steel sword). Overall, my purposes are 95% just for show so the heavy weight is little concern for me. If you're looking for an affordable show piece that is near enough usable out of the box then for that it's fantastic!

NATHAN RIGBY

Excellent sword for the price. Photos I've posted are after I added tassels and a rope but the scabbard is plenty good enough as it is for reenacting. It's certainly at the limit when it comes to size for a xiphos and the weight is very much on the heavy side so sparring may not be ideal (if you're brave enough to spar with a steel sword). Overall, my purposes are 95% just for show so the heavy weight is little concern for me. If you're looking for an affordable show piece that is near enough usable out of the box then for that it's fantastic!

NATHAN RIGBY

Excellent sword for the price. Photos I've posted are after I added tassels and a rope but the scabbard is plenty good enough as it is for reenacting. It's certainly at the limit when it comes to size for a xiphos and the weight is very much on the heavy side so sparring may not be ideal (if you're brave enough to spar with a steel sword). Overall, my purposes are 95% just for show so the heavy weight is little concern for me. If you're looking for an affordable show piece that is near enough usable out of the box then for that it's fantastic!

Alexander

Very happy with the result! The cuirass turned out great and fits me pretty well thanks to excellent communication along the way. They are very accommodating when it comes to customization. I highly recommend them.

Alexander

Very happy with the result! The cuirass turned out great and fits me pretty well thanks to excellent communication along the way. They are very accommodating when it comes to customization. I highly recommend them.

Alexander

Very happy with the result! The cuirass turned out great and fits me pretty well thanks to excellent communication along the way. They are very accommodating when it comes to customization. I highly recommend them.

Dan

Great Value Anatomical Greaves! I am very pleased with these brass anatomical greaves from Al Hamdd, especially for the price of about $190—a true bargain compared to high-end armorers. The craftsmanship is excellent, with well-defined, accurate shaping of the kneecap, shin, and calf muscle that looks perfect for historical reenactment. They feel solid and have a comfortable leather lining. The authentic spring-clamp design, which requires no straps, is a cool and functional historical touch. However, it's important to understand this design means they do not fully wrap around the calf; they are open at the back. Sizing required careful measurement, and getting a snug, proper fit was a bit tricky. The seller himself was fantastic—very communicative and helpful throughout. The greaves arrived extremely well-packaged and undamaged. The only notable issue was with the delivery carrier; shipping took longer than anticipated, and I had to personally contact UPS and sign a power of attorney to finalize delivery, which was an unexpected hassle. Overall, for a reenactor seeking great value and historical appearance over bespoke perfection, these greaves from Al Hamdd are an excellent choice. Just be precise with your measurements and prepared for the unique clamp-on fit.

Dan

Great Value Anatomical Greaves! I am very pleased with these brass anatomical greaves from Al Hamdd, especially for the price of about $190—a true bargain compared to high-end armorers. The craftsmanship is excellent, with well-defined, accurate shaping of the kneecap, shin, and calf muscle that looks perfect for historical reenactment. They feel solid and have a comfortable leather lining. The authentic spring-clamp design, which requires no straps, is a cool and functional historical touch. However, it's important to understand this design means they do not fully wrap around the calf; they are open at the back. Sizing required careful measurement, and getting a snug, proper fit was a bit tricky. The seller himself was fantastic—very communicative and helpful throughout. The greaves arrived extremely well-packaged and undamaged. The only notable issue was with the delivery carrier; shipping took longer than anticipated, and I had to personally contact UPS and sign a power of attorney to finalize delivery, which was an unexpected hassle. Overall, for a reenactor seeking great value and historical appearance over bespoke perfection, these greaves from Al Hamdd are an excellent choice. Just be precise with your measurements and prepared for the unique clamp-on fit.

Dan

Great Value Anatomical Greaves! I am very pleased with these brass anatomical greaves from Al Hamdd, especially for the price of about $190—a true bargain compared to high-end armorers. The craftsmanship is excellent, with well-defined, accurate shaping of the kneecap, shin, and calf muscle that looks perfect for historical reenactment. They feel solid and have a comfortable leather lining. The authentic spring-clamp design, which requires no straps, is a cool and functional historical touch. However, it's important to understand this design means they do not fully wrap around the calf; they are open at the back. Sizing required careful measurement, and getting a snug, proper fit was a bit tricky. The seller himself was fantastic—very communicative and helpful throughout. The greaves arrived extremely well-packaged and undamaged. The only notable issue was with the delivery carrier; shipping took longer than anticipated, and I had to personally contact UPS and sign a power of attorney to finalize delivery, which was an unexpected hassle. Overall, for a reenactor seeking great value and historical appearance over bespoke perfection, these greaves from Al Hamdd are an excellent choice. Just be precise with your measurements and prepared for the unique clamp-on fit.