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Testimonials
Below are some of our most recent testimonials
Dr. D. J. A. Toalster - Frankfurt, Germany - Kopis Sword of Philipp II & Ares Xiphos Sword
I spent months scouring the internet for a site like this. As a lecturer for Ancient History at Frankfurt
University in Germany I am particularly interested in the weapons of ancient Greece - so, for me, this was the place I had been looking for so long. Chris Palmer's custom work is simply amazing. In his pieces he has achieved several things difficult to combine: No matter if he is given several pictures from a film, covering different angles of a blade and sheath, a finished own design or just a briefly sketched outline - this man's meticulous attention to detail, or in the case of missing detail, his own imagination and workmanship never fail to deliver. I have purchased both types from him, film swords based on some of my favorite movie weapons, but also several swords based on Greek designs from the 6th to 3rd centuries BC, in which case I tried my own hand at adapting some original ancient designs.
He will discuss any feasible ideas for bladed weapons and offer a competitive price - remember, all this is made to order, Chris will make you your own blade, no "off-the-shelf" and "one-size-fits-all" here. And
these are no wallhangers, mind you! This is then wrapped up with his own trademark, the "Scorpion
Style", adding the extra touch here and there to make the finished product "tight", so that the design
and functionality of blade and scabbard form a unit.
His customer service is fantastic: Issues I had over a scabbard that were most probably the delivery
service's fault were immediately answered and a satisfying solution found in a matter of days, simply by
sending an e-mail stating the problem. I have always been completely satisfied with Chris' work and have recommended his superb workmanship to several of my friends and colleagues interested in blades. I also use them regularly as objects of demonstration for my courses - the students love them! And just to make a final point: With the help of Chris I am currently already designing a new Greek sword. So, thanks Chris and keep up the good work!
University in Germany I am particularly interested in the weapons of ancient Greece - so, for me, this was the place I had been looking for so long. Chris Palmer's custom work is simply amazing. In his pieces he has achieved several things difficult to combine: No matter if he is given several pictures from a film, covering different angles of a blade and sheath, a finished own design or just a briefly sketched outline - this man's meticulous attention to detail, or in the case of missing detail, his own imagination and workmanship never fail to deliver. I have purchased both types from him, film swords based on some of my favorite movie weapons, but also several swords based on Greek designs from the 6th to 3rd centuries BC, in which case I tried my own hand at adapting some original ancient designs.
He will discuss any feasible ideas for bladed weapons and offer a competitive price - remember, all this is made to order, Chris will make you your own blade, no "off-the-shelf" and "one-size-fits-all" here. And
these are no wallhangers, mind you! This is then wrapped up with his own trademark, the "Scorpion
Style", adding the extra touch here and there to make the finished product "tight", so that the design
and functionality of blade and scabbard form a unit.
His customer service is fantastic: Issues I had over a scabbard that were most probably the delivery
service's fault were immediately answered and a satisfying solution found in a matter of days, simply by
sending an e-mail stating the problem. I have always been completely satisfied with Chris' work and have recommended his superb workmanship to several of my friends and colleagues interested in blades. I also use them regularly as objects of demonstration for my courses - the students love them! And just to make a final point: With the help of Chris I am currently already designing a new Greek sword. So, thanks Chris and keep up the good work!
Marty Lee - Smyrna, Georgia - Achilles Sword Click Here to View His Sword Review
What a great sword/copy of the sword from the movie" Troy" Achilles himself couldn't ask for a better
sword. It cuts like a laser and looks so good it's the example picture on his webpage. Thanks Chris for a
great sword, I'm happy to add it to my collection!
Marty Lee
sword. It cuts like a laser and looks so good it's the example picture on his webpage. Thanks Chris for a
great sword, I'm happy to add it to my collection!
Marty Lee
Dave "accipiter" - Germany -Tsunami Sword influenced by the Conan Valeria
Hi Chris, I just wanted to say that the new swords were great, as usual! The brass detailing of my Valeria
Tsunami with the two different heads to the hilt is simply amazing and I just love the way you did the
scabbard. I am looking forward to buying more stuff from your site.
Tsunami with the two different heads to the hilt is simply amazing and I just love the way you did the
scabbard. I am looking forward to buying more stuff from your site.
Dimitrios - Thessaloniki Macedonia, Greece - Falcon Alexander the Great Sword
I received the sword. The truth is that the sword is much better than the pictures i saw. Steady
construction, good quality of steel, excellent constructed grip and excellent tie between the wood and
the steel, center of mass exactly where it should be. The sheath was much better than I expected.
Carefully made, leather, exactly at the shape of the sword. A good sheath to match a good sword. You
made excellent work my friend!! Congratulations!
Your friend, Dimitrios
construction, good quality of steel, excellent constructed grip and excellent tie between the wood and
the steel, center of mass exactly where it should be. The sheath was much better than I expected.
Carefully made, leather, exactly at the shape of the sword. A good sheath to match a good sword. You
made excellent work my friend!! Congratulations!
Your friend, Dimitrios
Xgoldy - BladeForums.com Member - Spartan 300 Sword
Just letting you know the knife arrived today.
DAMN!!! that thing is a real beast! can't wait to take it out and slaughter some trees with it! thanks for
making a product that i am not afraid to use at a price that i can afford.
Adam
DAMN!!! that thing is a real beast! can't wait to take it out and slaughter some trees with it! thanks for
making a product that i am not afraid to use at a price that i can afford.
Adam
440Hard - BladeForums.com Member - Delta Force Knife:
Thanks Chris, got it. Outstanding. This is one stout knife, and the blade is really unique, difficult to
photograph. Keep up the good work, thanks again -Ron
photograph. Keep up the good work, thanks again -Ron
Tomb_Lin - JerzeeDevil Forums Member - Khopesh Sword:
Received the Khopesh today-man what an awesome piece-tyvmhis
Ken Copeland, from Springfield Missouri - Longbow:
"Wow! I can't believe something with such performance comes from a wood bow! You've managed to
build on the legacy of traditional archery without sacrificing speed and accuracy. Your craftsmanship is
unlike anything I've ever seen, and your prices are unbelievable!!, compared to others out there. Your
pictures on the web don't do them justice! Excellent shooter! My next purchase is going to be your
Venom Takedown. I can't wait to get my hands on that! Happy Trails, Ken".
build on the legacy of traditional archery without sacrificing speed and accuracy. Your craftsmanship is
unlike anything I've ever seen, and your prices are unbelievable!!, compared to others out there. Your
pictures on the web don't do them justice! Excellent shooter! My next purchase is going to be your
Venom Takedown. I can't wait to get my hands on that! Happy Trails, Ken".
Eric Taylor, from Buffalo Missouri:
"I was blown away with your Horn Bow! I wondered if your exotic design of the bow could hold up to my
recurve scorpion bow, and it does completely! These bows are definitely comparable to the "big ones"
out there, and your prices are 30 to 40% lower at least! Thanks for making affordable quality bows for
the working class. My archer buddy wants to order the flatbow with bamboo backing, so he can bring it
on our annual hunt. He's pretty excited. Can you let us know if there's any way you could bump him on
the order list, so he can get his sooner… Please? HA HA : )
Thanks, & good luck."
Eric
recurve scorpion bow, and it does completely! These bows are definitely comparable to the "big ones"
out there, and your prices are 30 to 40% lower at least! Thanks for making affordable quality bows for
the working class. My archer buddy wants to order the flatbow with bamboo backing, so he can bring it
on our annual hunt. He's pretty excited. Can you let us know if there's any way you could bump him on
the order list, so he can get his sooner… Please? HA HA : )
Thanks, & good luck."
Eric
Wallace "Red" Potter, from Fair Grove, Missouri:
"I ordered your Old English longbow with zebra wood backing, and man does it look beautiful! My target
shooting is better with this bow too! This one's a winner for sure! Thanks for the bow.
Red
P.S.
My friend just received your Lord of the Rings bow and absolutely loves it. He said it makes him feel like
he's in the movie when he's using it. I bet your reenactment customers appreciate this one. Your Gothic
& Mystic bows are probably a big hit with them too. …. I may have to get your Scorpion King bow for my
grandson. He likes The Rock!"
shooting is better with this bow too! This one's a winner for sure! Thanks for the bow.
Red
P.S.
My friend just received your Lord of the Rings bow and absolutely loves it. He said it makes him feel like
he's in the movie when he's using it. I bet your reenactment customers appreciate this one. Your Gothic
& Mystic bows are probably a big hit with them too. …. I may have to get your Scorpion King bow for my
grandson. He likes The Rock!"
George300 from SBG - Lord of the Rings Strider Knife Click Here to View His Complete Review
Chris did a fine job on this one.... not a production piece... came paper-cutting sharp right out of the box and I love it... Tiger
maple and pretty attractive to my eyes. It is highly polished and feels pretty comfortable in hand. This is a pretty strong blade
and a quick-handler...I would buy this knife again in a second and I recommend it to everyone.
Marty Lee - Smyrna, Georgia - Devastator Axe, Influenced by the Death Dealer
What can I say about an *Axe* like this, *The Devastator*, just unbelievable what an insane piece. I love the Frazetta drawings especially
the death dealer one's (remember the old Molly Hatchet album cover) and I have wanted the Axe from his drawings for a long time. There
is one other copy made and it is around $2000.00 so for Chris to make one for me especially at the price he charged is crazy and appreciated.
This Axe is one heavy solid piece of wood and sharp steel. Having the handle steam bent makes it a lot stronger and is a plus I didn't
even realize he could do. The Axe head is solidly pinned and glued into the handle and the heavy wood carvings around the head makes
sure it will never come loose. However It isn't for the weak, it is one heavy piece and takes a whole bunch to swing it. Even though
it is usable it looks great hanging on the wall and still scares me just to pick it up and hold it, were talking about one intimidating
weapon here. I can't thank Chris enough for working with me, during the time he made this he sent pictures of all the steps and made
sure I was alright with the way it was coming out, so basically he's a great guy to work with. I've gotta recommend this Axe to anyone
who is into great work and brave enough to handle it. I look forward to working with Chris on another piece soon. Thanks
again Marty...
Ted Bej, Peekskill NY - Khopesh Sword of Pharaoh:
Being a long time student of Egyptology I must say Mr. Palmer has captured the Khopesh sword with striking accuracy. This man is an
artist in the true sense. This Khopesh is more than a sword but an actual work of art. Mr Palmer uses steel, rather than paint and
canvas to create his masterpieces. Those of of you interested in edged weapons such as I am, your search ends with Chris Palmer he
will do more than meet your desires. As for my Khopesh I'm sure it would make Ramses II proud to own. Ted Bej, proud owner of the
fine work of Mr. Chris Palmer.
PS. Thanks for the kick ass edge.
PS. Thanks for the kick ass edge.
Lee Reeves - Wasilla, AK - Crocodile Hunter: Click Here to View His Sword Review
I can certainly recommend Mr Palmer’s work. I recently ordered one of his Crocodile Hunter Knives. http://traditionalarcherybows.com/handmade_crocodile_dundee_hunter_knife_p23.htmlhad not ordered from Mr Palmer before and did not know about his work. But after seeing the quality and robustness of that knife,
Mr Palmer has become my number one maker of all things true weapons. I even ordered a second Crocodile Hunter Knife I liked the first
one so much. I should add a comment too about the great customer service I received from Mr Palmer. He is one of the few makers I
have dealt with over the years that matched what he said as far as delivery time and quality of work. Both knives were as advertised
on Mr Palmer’s site and from his description of them. In fact they were both better than advertised. I guess you can see from the
fact that I ordered a second knife that I liked it. In closing I can recommend Mr Palmer and his products and will be ordering from
him again.
