Alchem Incorporated Fencing Equipment.

[Sam Nankivell]

http://www.alcheminc.com/fencing.html

Has anyone bought from these guys before? Their stuff seems like a pretty good deal compared to the prices of Darkwood Armoury. Their stuff looks like it is good quality, but their low prices seem to good to be true.

[Brian Hunt]

I purchased one of their long rapier blades (just the blade, I make my own swept hilts) like the one on the right

and it is a steel noodle. I also have one of their safe-flex dagger blades and it is worse. I have not handled or purchased any of their other blades though I have wondered about their longsword blades, I haven't wanted to risk the money on the possability of another steel noodle since they tend to cater to the needs of groups like the SCA.

all the best.

Brian Hunt
GFS

http://www.paulushectormair.com

[Allen Johnson]

I too have handled both their rapiers as well as their longsword and echo Brians comments. The balance is pretty dismal and the blades are just a step away from sport fencing blades.

[Edwin_Stafford]

When I was looking for my sword, Darkwood Armory kept coming up and up. I bought from them and haven't been disappointed. I'm actually starting my blade work fairly soon (have to get someone to take my shift at work), and am looking forward to it. You get what you buy. The Darkwood is more expensive, but it's worth it.