July 2010 - 2nd pattern black FS knives improved!
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We are pleased to announce improvements to our half black and full black 2nd Pattern FS Knives.
Our brass grips and scabbard chapes are now professionally satin black powder coated, which provides an extremely durable and even quality finish.
We have also improved our blade and guard blackening process to provide a smooth, deep and lasting chemical black surface.
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June 2010 - Ciao Marco!
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We are sorry to see the departure of Marco from armouries staff as he returns to his native Rome. Marco served as a swordmaker with us and may well be putting his makers mark to use
on the continent in future. We wish him all the very best for present and future projects!
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June 2010 - 1st Pattern FS British Commando knives now available!
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In 1940, following a meeting with close combat legends William Fairbairn and Eric Sykes, Wilkinson sword went into production of the very first nickel
plated fighting knives that were to symbolise close combat and the spirit of the British Commandos and Allied special forces.
70 years on, Macdonald Armouries is delighted to announce our first run of 1st Pattern FS Knives are now in production and available to order now!
We have spent many months in research and development of these legendary knives in order to ensure accuracy and authenticity in reproduction of every element of knife and scabbard.
Our pieces convey the same look and feel of wartime originals and it is with such dedication to detail
that we offer our knife to honour the original Wilkinson made originals and the Commandos that used them.
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May 2010 - New Product for 2010! - Early German rapier
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We have recently created a new line for 2010. The early German rapier is typical of late C16th - early C17th rapiers. Effective with sidesword or rapier techniques, with a very authentic weight and balance.
This sword features decorative pierced guard panels and is available in a plain or blued steel finish.
Check out our updated Gallery for images of both models.
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May 2010 -
Macdonald Armouries Fairbairn Cobra review online
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David Decker of New York based White Shadow Security and White Shadow Dojo has recently posted an online review of our Fairbairn Cobra knife.
Check out the review here LATEST UPDATE - White Shadow Cobra review part 2 now online -Working with the Cobra. |
April 2010 - Coming soon, 1st Pattern FS Commando knives!
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Our latest project is nearing production. We shall soon be offering our very first high quality reproductions of the legendary 1st Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando knives.
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March 2010 - SOE Repro Weapons Range Expanded!
March 2010 - Macdonald Armouries in the News
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The Armouries and our daily work featured recently in an Edinburgh Evening News article by Victoria Raimes -
Life at the Sharp End |
March 2010 - Rob Roy MacGregor Sword Complete!
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Our first MacGregor swords have been created! We are delighted with how closely these turned out in comparison with the original, and are happy to launch two versions of this sword - The Collector's Edition
and a plainer and more affordable model designed for historical fencing. We shall have an exclusive page for these swords up soon.
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February 2010 -
Macdonald Armouries launches Facebook group!
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We have just launched our new networking group on Facebook. Join us there for working armoury and latest creations images and discussions about swords, weaponry and our work.
Search on Facebook for Macdonald Armouries and we'll see you there!
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February 2010 -
Coming soon - Rob Roy MacGregor broadsword reproduction!
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Our latest sword of legend is in creation and soon to be unveiled - an exact reproduction of the original sword of the reknowned Highlander Rob Roy MacGregor. We have worked for
some time to restore the original sword and are nearing completion of our first collector's edition sword. More to follow!
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January 2010 -
He-Man and She-Ra swords now online!
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We are delighted to launch our He-Man and She-Ra swords under our For Sale page. Now you can have the Power, with our full scale handcrafted
copies of the original animated series swords.
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January 2010 -
Website Gallery now fully updated
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Our Gallery is now fully updated, with various images of recent custom and commercial pattern swords, knives and a few specials too. This shall be updated as we create new pieces and we hope you enjoy our work!
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January 2010 -
Turnaround time down for 2010!
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With new staff and hard graft, we have been working well through all custom orders over the past 12 months. This has allowed us to catch up on advance orders and offer customers for 2010 a reduced
turnaround time from order to completion. Anticipated lead time is 2 - 3 months. Several items are also carried in stock at any time and constantly updated here on the site.
We shall also be launching several new legendary products this year. We'll be keeping you posted!
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January 2010 -
Cheerio to Dario!
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We are sorry to say cheerio to our Italian apprentice, Dario, who joined us in March 2009. He returns to his native land to pursue his own path and goals,
to which we wish him all the very best. We'll miss you mate!
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January 2010 -
WW2 Special Forces Collection now online!
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We are delighted to launch our WW2 Special Forces Collection under our For Sale page. This highlights several rare and unique edged weapon reproductions
that were used throughout WW2 by Allied special forces such as the Commandos, SOE and OSS. We have gone to great efforts in research and reproduction to create the most
exacting testaments to wartime close combat as possible.
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December 2009 -
In Stock Prices Slashed for December Sale!
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Macdonald Armouries is pleased to offer a discount of 10% off all items in stock for the month of December 2009.
Reduced items include kilt pins, sgian dubhs, dirks and various knives and swords all available now and ready to go. Check our In Stock items on the For Sale Page and grab a bargain!
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November 2009 -
Marco turns full time!
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Since joining us in March 2009, Marco has brought his creative Italian artistry and talents to the Armouries and done us proud all the way. We are delighted to take on Marco as a professional swordmaker at
Macdonald Armouries. Look out for his maker's mark on forthcoming blades. Welcome on board Marco!
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July 2009 -
Macdonald Armouries to feature at the Homecoming Gathering 2009!
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Macdonald Armouries shall be in attendance with a trade stand all weekend, the 25th and 26th July 2009,
in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. We shall have a variety of handcrafted weapons for sale and on display, including a new
line of traditional dirks, sgian dubhs and kilt-pins.
Feel free to visit us at Stand 19 in the Arts and Crafts tent, where the team shall be happy to meet and serve you.
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March 2009 -
Armoury Apprentices in the News
Macdonald Armouries takes on two Italian apprentices to further the Art of swordmaking in Scotland. Marco Danelli and Dario Batzella,
both from Rome, make a welcome addition to the armoury and bring with them great passion and dedication for history and craftsmanship.
