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"My Reeve and Scabbard arrived, and both
are safely in hand. What can I say? It is beautiful! Absolutely a work of art! I
love the way it looks, and it feels solid. Very well built. The colors look
great and compliment the sword. You are an artist at your craft, and overall I
think you captured the aesthetic I wanted perfectly. Definitely knocked this one
out the park! I am very happy with how it turned out, and I can’t wait till we
can do our next project: my Albion Norman.
Great Job Brian!"
--Robin S.
"Hi Brian,
 today
I got the scabbard !!! It is great, it looks faultless, a real masterpiece,
serious. It is for the first time I see such a complex suspension in the flesh,
and my wife and I were wondering if everything is made out of one piece of
leather (besides the second belt). Again, thank you very much, when I have a
costume for next years fantasy fair in the Netherlands, I will send you a photo.
Cheers, "
--Simon G.
"Hi Brian,
Just received my Vigil scabbard from you. You packaged it really well and I
thank you for that. The scabbard is beautiful. It looks much better than even
the photos showed. Thank you so much. Your work is always impressive. It is so
nice to have makers who still have integrity and produce top quality in this day
and age.
All the best,"
--Peter C.
"WOW!!! You've outdone yourself
Brian. I got the Crecy this morning and was expecting the scabbard on Monday. My
wife answered the door just now and asked me, "Did you buy ANOTHER sword?"
hahaha. It was the scabbard. As great as the pictures are, they don't do it
justice. The scabbard is incredible. The fit is perfect and the color is
beautiful.
One of these days I'm going to get a Kingmaker, and you will absolutely have a
return customer for the scabbard!
Thanks again,"
--Doug S.
 "You
truly craft superior scabbards Brian. I own two, one for the Albion Knight and
one for the Albion Arn. They were bought 'sword-less' and fit the blades exactly.
The craftsmanship on the
 integrated
belts is lovely to behold. The period lining and use of veg-tanned leather makes
these scabbards pieces of living history for the discerning medieval re-enactor.
Many thanks!"
--Joe M.
"The package arrived safe and sound. It
is gorgeous! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this scabbard.
I know the locket was a pain in the ass but it really does add tremendously to
the overall look! I appreciate the effort. The fine details are really nice. The
saddle tan leather is a really good color to help the tooling show up.
Everything is beyond my expectations, and my expectations were high. I am very
happy with this scabbard and am eagerly awaiting our next project! I'll have to
have a sword made as all my swords now have scabbards! I'm thinking a type X
with a Brazil Nut! Anyway, thanks for the great work, I love this scabbard!"
--Tim
L.
"The whole rig looks better in person
then in the photos if that can be believed. I let Brian have free reign with the
design and colors and it matches the sword perfect. This is the second scabbard
and belt that Brian has made for me and it is even better then the first. I
highly recommend Brian. His customer service and willingness to work with you
are simply second to none. I am very proud to own both the great sword, the
center piece of my small collection, that Michael Pikula that Brian has now made
a rig worth of the blade truly making the package my cherished!
Thank you very much Brian."
--Scott K.
 "Hell
yea man!!! I got it!!! I worked from home today so I could get it…pics are
forthcoming! Here’s a couple so you can see…it is a snug fit, like a glove. I
can shake it upside down and it won’t slide out- man, you did an AWESOME job.
Thing is, the pics don’t do it justice…in hand, I can really appreciate the work
that went into it. Thanks again man, its funny…I’ve been eyeing your work for
years but again, nothing like seeing it up close and personal. I’ll be sure to
review it on SBG and SN (and other sites that you may or may not be a member of
lol)."
--Julius D.
"I just received my Sovereign scabbard! I
think it's my favourite scabbard, and the best you ever made, from my point of
view! The Sovereign was my favourite sword, now it's my favourite scabbard too!
I challenged you for several special requests as the two risers, or the relief
shape of the rain guard and the lacing-up of the bottom of the belt, and you
made all my requests with talent! Really you are a great
scabbard maker! Really I want to thank you for the high quality of your work!
And thank you for your suggestions when we planned this scabbard!"
--Olivier
B.
 "Very
amazing : I just received today the Arn scabbard ! French post isn't so bad as I
supposed. The scabbard is very nice, the sword fit very well, exactly as I
dreamed ! Thank you a lot for such a quality ! Here a picture of me wearing the
scabbard and the sword, in medieval clothes (late XIIIth century, Germanic area)
All the best,"
--Olivier B.
"I have to say that if you own a
Barbarian Atlantean from Albion, you really OWE it to yourself to get one of
these scabbards because it truly complements and enhances the sword and as a
whole presents one of the most amazing displays you can put together from the
movie. It's almost like Conan himself gave his blade for you to hold."
--Dennis
C.
"It's here! Ah, bitter irony, that I
stayed home from work due to being sick, and ended up driving over just to pick
it up. :) It's fantastic, I'm extremely pleased."
--Ed T.
"Brian's completed 6 commissions for
me, and I am very happy with them all. Each has a very unique character. Most
look like they came from different, though equally talented artisans. He's good
at capturing a variety of looks and time periods. And all my dealings with him
have demonstrated the utmost in professionalism."
--Mike H.
"I just wanted you let you know how
pleased and impressed I am with the scabbard that you made for my Brescia. The
colors are perfect. I thought that the oxblood belt and suspension might be a
bit too “red” after seeing the pictures, but in person it is just stunning, a
slightly reddish brown, exactly like I wanted. I know you mentioned that oxblood
is a difficult color to work with, but I think it turned out just right. The
tooling work is fantastic. Subtle and elegant, just as I asked for. Your
suggestions in that regard were spot on. I really don’t think that it could have
turned out any better. Thank you again, you have provided me with a beautiful
accessory to my sword, and working with you could not have been easier or more
pleasant. After seeing the finished scabbard, I think most of my Schola study
group has a new appreciation for what a finely crafted, custom scabbard can add
to a fine weapon."
--Donald C.
"Hi Brian, Just received the
scabbard from you and I must say that the packaging was awesome. I don't think a
tank would have made an impression. Now about the scabbard. You make a top
quality product and I am thrilled with the result. Well done and I thank you.
You have made my week. Cheers,"
--Peter
"Swords are back home and everything
looks great! Love the grip on the longsword - thank you for doing a great job on
that. Scabbards and belt great as always.
So when can I send the next one?"
--Tom
"I wanted to let you know I received the
sword and scabbard and they are absolutely beautiful. The scabbard is perfect.
The quality of craftsmanship on every part of it is truly amazing. The crest on
the scabbard and the spot work on the pommel came out great too! Every detail
looks fantastic. Thank you very much for you work on this. The end product is
truly impressive."
--Bram
"Hah wow, that looks just exquisite! What
beautiful colors those are, both lush and worn at the same time. Oh wow that
belt is perfect, just enough decoration. The terminated throat is gorgeous.
Those buckles are really cool, they look so old. The double belt suspension is
really cool, and I love the pressed detail. The lines down by the chape and the
chape itself, perfect. The worn leather makes it look like it's someone's daily
use sword, like a part of a normal set of attire, like a wallet is nowadays.
What a great job you've done with this one, and the Dane too. I think I'm
getting your best work yet."
--John.
"The scabbard arrived safe and not an
mark on it and as for the packing the post person asked is there an cannon in
that package. I just smiled at him and said no there is something better. When I
unpacked it and my wife saw it she was amazed how nice it was and the sword
fitment was so perfect in the way it slid in and out all but the last two inches
when you lightly pushed it to close and you heard that nice sound of a click.
Your attention to detail also impressed both of us the belt embossing was superb
and the little acorn I think it is on the belt and scabbard was an really nice
touch over all I am very impressed as is my wife who has an really good spot in
our stairwell to display your handy work. So you have another more than happy
customer and when it is time to order another scabbard ONLY one person springs
to mind.
Thank you so much Brian."
--Jerry.
"The Scabbard has arrived and quite
honestly I have never seen anything like it. C'est magnifique! Truly a work of
medieval art! Some of my colleagues think me a very strange woman because I can
call a tool of mayhem and violent death beautiful but the truth is that I do.
You and your apprentice should have lived eight hundred years ago in my country,
the Languedoc region of what is now southern France, where knights and princes
would have stood in line for your skills. Looking at the scabbard, so
beautifully marked with the sign under which my ancestors, Les Faidits, fought
the French invaders from the north, I cannot help but feel directly connected to
their memory. I did not mention that the Steward and your scabbard will be
accompanying me to Washington as a teaching tool for use in a lecture I am
giving in medieval studies at Georgetown. Thank you again for a wonderful piece of art.
With kindest regards,
A bientot"
--Jehanne.
"Brian, Just a quick note to let you know
I got the package last night and it works perfectly with all swords. It fits the
Caithness, Laird and Knight perfectly. The Squire Line Knightly is much more
snug, but it still works. It will work as well as the others when I finish
grinding and polishing the blade. This is a win BIG TIME for a multi-use
scabbard. The decoration you went with seems perfect for all swords involved.
And the new belt spacing works great. Now if I can just keep from beating it up
from all the use it’s likely to get.
Thanks,"
--Mike H.
"Just received the Arn scabbard
today. This is the best made scabbard I have ever seen and I have quite a few.
Very awesome and WELL worth the money! Thanks for making such a great product."
--Christopher
E.
"I'm blown away, that is just
beautiful. You've got the balance between austerity and decoration perfectly,
I'm really really pleased! Plus I certainly didn't expect to see the finished
product so soon!"
--Mark H.
"It's so subtle yet so beautiful, a
perfect match to the sword. It's even more than I hoped for, and I'm so glad to
say that this one is mine. I'll highly recommend you to all my friends and
anyone who is interested in a quality scabbard (or great piece of art). Cannot
wait to see it in person. Once again, thanks so much for being such a great
person to work with!"
--Justin.
"The scabbard is as I have said
earlier from looking at pictures, fantastic. It is worth every dollar. When I
inserted my sword into the scabbard, I was amazed when it fit 100% perfectly. It
slides all the way in, tightening at the last 10 centimeters until the
cross-guard is perfectly aligned at the wooden cores opening. The fit is just
perfect, and I must say that you have really achieved a perfect result on this
scabbard. Your work is a work of art, and I will cherish it highly. Thank you
very much for an outstanding scabbard at a good price. It has been a real
pleasure, from start to finish. Your service is beyond expectations."
--Rune.
"What you can't appreciate from the
photos alone is the high quality fit of the scabbards that Brian is making. This
one fits this particular sword like a nice glove. The sword exits and enters the
scabbard so smoothly and quietly that movement in and out of the scabbard is
effortless, yet, the scabbard grips the sword just enough that it will not fall
out when turned upside down. That's not a trivial thing given the rather complex
Type XVIII profile curve and the diamond cross section of the blade in this
particular case. Nor do the photos tell you about the customer service you get.
I feel like Brian always listens carefully to me at the start of a commission
and manages to capture exactly what I am looking for in a scabbard. I can't
recommend this highly talented artisan enough!"
--Tom R.
"The detail and workmanship on your scabbard is absolutely amazing. I have never seen anyone produce such high quality scabbards. To say that I was impressed is an understatement!"
--Eyal. "Took delivery today. Very impressive. I never realized how important the belt and scabbard are. What struck me most is how easily I can withdraw the weapon. A medieval Milt Sparks rig."
--Matthew M. "At this moment I am sitting in my office staring at this scabbard. Tough to say but the pictures don't do it justice. This is a true work of art, and I am now waiting for delivery of my Knecht from Albion so Brian can perform his magic on that. I recommend Brian highly to all who are in need of a beautiful scabbard. Thanks again."
--Mike A.
"You make the best damn scabbards I have ever seen!"
-- Steven "I received my scabbard and re-gripped swords today from Brian. Simply put it's the best scabbard I've seen close up. It fits the sword perfectly and is truly beautiful. It's also extremely well made and the photos do not do it justice. If anyone is contemplating ordering a scabbard or a regrip from him, I can't say enough good things, and I would tell them to run their swords down to the post office and send them over to him right away."
--Thom J. "Brian, it is even better up close than the pictures showed. Your detail work on the leather is fabulous. I am very happy."
-- Tom R. "I just received my sword and scabbard! Everything was received safe and sound and nicely packaged. The most immediate thought that came to mind as I viewed the scabbard with my own eyes (in complete awe) was pictures indeed do not do this scabbard justice! One must truly see this scabbard in person to really appreciate the fine detail. From the craftsmanship of the intricately tooled design to the way the scabbard was constructed, this is indeed a work of art! Thanks to you, my Albion Knight has a home it can be proud of! When I do purchase my next Albion, you can bet that I'll be contacting you again! Thanks again and it certainly was an absolute pleasure doing business with you!
Peace"
--Tony D. "The UPS man dropped off the case about 15 minutes ago. I am working from home today, so I was able to go get it immediately. And I have to tell you I was eager to see the piece. It was like being 12 at Christmas again. I certainly wasn't disappointed. This is a freakin' WORK OF ART! It looks like something that should be in a high-end museum display of realistic weapons and accessories from medieval Europe in the 1200s. Thanks again for doing such a fine job on this scabbard."
-- Mike H. "I'm impressed. This is really stunning Brian. Great class, top notch workmanship and impeccable service. Dealing with you as been a real pleasure, you can count on me to be back."
-- Jean-François "Yes they arrived last night and they are much nicer then I expected. I was up til 1am because I couldn't put mine down. I even did some midnight cutting with it. You really did pick two great pieces. Thanks so much for doing that. And the comfort and performance of those grips with both the risers and the leather wrap are great improvements on the typical G2 handles."
-- Christian S. "Another plus - this is the one sword that my wife thinks looks good enough to display in our bedroom. Seriously."
-- Daniel
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