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#41

I’m making this order today, so everyone let me know if you want something. Even if you won’t have the money to hand immediately, make an order via the website now and we can work something out. I trust the community and will extend credit where it’s needed.

I’d also be interested to hear which items people would like, but don’t want to pay for (or wait for) just now. I want to start building up my stock on hand, but it’s difficult to know which items to stock and stocking everything isn’t an option as the range of items is so diverse.

For example - how do people feel about the 86cm length swords versus the 104cm? I assumed that people would tend to go for the longer length, but so far I’ve actually had more orders for the 86cm swords. Why might that be?

Also, I’ve sold some Squire swords but I’ve been surprised that I haven’t sold more given how low the price is. Do the photos not appeal for some reason, or do people assume that because they’re so cheap they’re not as good? In person they are really nice.

#42

IMHO, the squire swords look nice but that’s about it sorry man. I hate being on the receiving end of them - they sting more than the average bear and to date they’re the only weapon I’ve been hit with that’s bruised me instantly, and I don’t bruise easily (or mind it so much, but it is a point to note maybe). I found the grips to be too thin and uncomfortable as well (though I see they’ve changed a little). The knight’s/templar’s swords were infinitely better (hence I bought one, and still regret having to sell it).

This is just my 2c worth though, and is likely not the actual reason you may not have had the numbers you were expecting.

#43

That’s likely not the explanation (unless you’ve been telling lots of people that and it’s made an impression!), but who knows. Also, the swords have all be redesigned, so it’s hard to say whether you’d still have that issue with them.

No offense intended, but I’ve also learned to take your critiques of weapons (everyone’s actually, but your critiques more than most because they come so often) as a strong personal opinion rather than a statement of fact. :wink: That’s because my observations don’t seem to line up with yours… I don’t have the problem you’ve also described with the Warrior swords being slappy, and I found the Forgotten Dreams sword you found too light a really nice weight - I love really light swords because they’re unlikely to hit hard, and I’m not the best person at pulling my blows. In terms of the old Squire design (and the new one), I didn’t think they hit especially hard. I found that the Knight & Templer hit harder, because they’re heavier. I gave Nikki an unpleasant shot with my Templar once… although again, this might just be because I’m crap at pulling blows, and I probably shouldn’t blame the weapon. It’s also possible for blows to land in an unlucky way, that can happen even with good weapons and good fighting, like when a slash sometimes lands like a jab in the ribs or the armpit.

#44

Of course Dave’s post is subjective Ryan, since everything posted on a forum is opinion unless otherwise referenced. But of course, Dave is vocal. So are most that feel they have a point to make.

On that note, Dave and I have also extensively sparred with Squire and Knights swords as well as my warriors shortsword and also Excalibur short swords and morningstars.

Being hit with the (old) Squire sword is DEFINITELY not as nice as being hit with the Knight’s swords. The (old) Squire has a definite edge to it, where as the edge of the Knight’s sword does not seem nearly as bad even though it is heavier. Because of the difference in blade shape, I would even go as far as saying the foam in the more expensive swords seems softer, which lessens the hurt on the occasional overswing. It all comes down to surface area during contact.
That and circumstance and user control of the weapon.

Of course, don’t get me wrong, I have purchased and used your products and am myself relatively happy with what I got for my money but they certainly aren’t without flaws. Which Dave has pointed out.

#45

Understood - I’ll be interested to see what you think of the new models.

#46

[quote=“Ryan Paddy”]
No offense intended, but I’ve also learned to take your critiques of weapons (everyone’s actually, but your critiques more than most because they come so often) as a strong personal opinion rather than a statement of fact. :wink: That’s because my observations don’t seem to line up with yours… [/quote]

None taken :slight_smile: As I said it was only my 2c worth however my opinions tend to be based on experience and first hand observations. Yours will be different than mine, people will have different preferences, and that’s ok. That aside - what Jared said. From a technical point, based on how they handle and some extensive use, those old Squires were safe, but not necessarily the best in terms of design, and definitely not when compared to the others.

I’m looking forward to seeing the new ones, new toys are always fun :stuck_out_tongue:

#47

I’ve got a new feature on the Paddywhack website:

[size=150]www.paddywhack.co.nz[/size]

On the left there’s now an “In stock” header on the menu, and under that are the categories that I have items in stock for. Click on the category and you’ll see the items I can get to you immediately. The quantity available is in brackets to the left of each item option in the drop-down lists.

Check out the pictures of the sword blanks in the Swords category. These are DIY sword blades, already shaped and built onto the core and ready for you to put on a hilt and to latex them. Very cheap, great quality, and the 20% NZLARPS discount applies.

There’s not a lot in stock just now, but I’ll have some more soon.

#48

I received new stock in yesterday. :wink:

I now have the following in stock, available to be delivered to you immediately:
[ul][li]Squire dagger[/li]
[li]Ranger dagger [/li]
[li]Tanto[/li]
[li]Squire sword - 86cm & 104cm[/li]
[li]Champion sword - 86cm & 104cm[/li]
[li]Samurai sword - 86cm & 104cm[/li]
[li]DIY sword blank - 86cm & 104cm[/li]
[li]Warrior sword[/li]
[li]Sword holder - left & right handed[/li][/ul]
You can see them at paddywhack.co.nz - use the “In Stock” area of the menu and the items will be shown with the number available in brackets.

Also - I’ve tried out the new Squire sword and Champion sword side by side, and while the Squire is marginally narrower (by millimeters) they feel very similar to be hit with, as does the Warrior sword.

#49

Update your home page, it still says “nothing’s in stock right now” :slight_smile:

#50

Good spotting!

#51

With Teonn coming up in November, are you planning on doing another order before then?

#52

Sure, if we’ve got some people expressing interest then I’m happy to bring in any special items you want.

Note that I do have some gear already in stock - swords, daggers and weapon hangers. We’d only need to order in if you want an item that’s not in stock.

I may also be doing a speedy-delivery order in the next few days (someone wants something in the next two weeks), but any items I add to that will have a surcharge for the air freight.

#53

Hey folks,

I’m about to make a special order for Paddywhack. Let me know in the next two days if you’d like anything, and I’ll add it to the special order. You can PM me, email me at www.paddywhack.co.nz to make an order.

All items on the website should be available, apart from the scabbards and scabbard mounts which have now been simplified and made cheaper. I haven’t gotten around to updating the scabbard pictures and prices, but if anyone is interested in scabbards I can get onto it.

Cheers,

Ryan

#54

I’ll be putting the order through tonight. If you’d like something, please get your orders in.

Cheers,

Ryan

#55

Also, I probably won’t be doing another order before Xmas. So if you want one of my latex weapons or leatherworks for a Xmas present for someone (as a few people did last year), you’d need to make the order now.

#56

The manufacturer is having to build some of the items in the special order, which will take a couple more weeks.

That means that if anyone else wants something, I may be able to add it to the order. Drop me a PM or email at ryanpaddywhack@gmail.com, let me know what you want to order, and I’ll check that the manufacturer has it in stock already. If so, we can add it to the order. Otherwise not, as I don’t want to make the order take any longer.

#57

Hi Ryan
My name is Warren I live in Australia, I just wanted to purchase some of your weapons as I noticed you sell Kristoffersen Bensen larp gear. My email is sales@amazingadventures.com.au I’m also trying to start up a big Larp here in Aussie.
Regards
Warren

#58

Cool Warren, in touch with you via email now.

Looking forward to seeing what you can do with a big larp in Aus, you’ve certainly got a big enough market for it.

#59

Here’s an update for those who have made special orders.

The shipment left Europe on Oct 29th.

My last shipment took 3 weeks to arrive, which would have them here on Nov 19th. However, you never know with shipping.

If they don’t arrive by Teonn, and people who ordered them for Teonn are lacking weapons, then I can lend some.

#60

The special orders arrived today, which is good news for those who wanted them for Teonn.

I’ll be in touch with everyone tomorrow to sort out how to get your gear to you.