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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2020 17:29:03 GMT
I have been wanting to commission a xiphos for the last 9 months, but have been unsuccessful. So, I need another way of getting my Greek on. I have always wanted a Hoplon, aka an Aspis, aka the Hoplite shield. Only a few people seem to make them stateside, and they are often VERY expensive. I just found this fellow on Etsy from Brazil whom I have commissioned to make me a custom aspis. I'm so excited!
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Post by soulfromheart on Sept 1, 2020 18:22:38 GMT
Looking great ! Please do keep us informed. (I like the spartan one)
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Post by MOK on Sept 2, 2020 0:59:49 GMT
Stats look reasonable, too. I'll be curious to hear how the ergonomics work for you.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2020 1:08:58 GMT
Stats look reasonable, too. I'll be curious to hear how the ergonomics work for you. He actually asked me what dimensions I wanted. So they really are customized.
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Post by MOK on Sept 2, 2020 1:14:35 GMT
Stats look reasonable, too. I'll be curious to hear how the ergonomics work for you. He actually asked me what dimensions I wanted. So they really are customized. Which is good, because with the way the aspis is supposed to rest partly on your shoulder, fitting the shield to your individual proportions is a lot more important than with most types.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2020 1:23:17 GMT
He actually asked me what dimensions I wanted. So they really are customized. Which is good, because with the way the aspis is supposed to rest partly on your shoulder, fitting the shield to your individual proportions is a lot more important than with most types. I selected a 88cm diameter with a 15cm depth, which should work with my shoulders. I also requested a leather wrapped handle AND the rope on the inside. Some shields are depicted with both for some reason. I chose an owl blazon with olive branches on the outside.
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Post by pgandy on Sept 2, 2020 13:10:43 GMT
They have some nice looking shields. Please keep us informed.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2021 0:23:38 GMT
After many delays due to COVID, my custom made aspis arrived today. I will be sure to take many photos and write a review later. Overall, it's very impressive and I couldn't be more delighted. The fellow's Etsy store is no longer operational, but we remained in touch and he was true to his word.
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Post by pgandy on Jan 21, 2021 0:58:15 GMT
Glad that you finally got your shield and are pleased. Just tried to connect to Etsy to refresh my memory and struck out. Looks like another business fell to COVID. We have many locally. I’ll be looking forward to your review.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2021 1:01:37 GMT
He has his own website, it's just in Portuguese. He speaks English and can be reached via Instagram and other platforms. www.albanios.com/
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Post by pgandy on Jan 21, 2021 1:20:24 GMT
Thanks. I bookmarked it. It looks like HEMA is big there, I wish we had some here.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 22:23:35 GMT
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