Arms of Valor

[Orc]

Arms of Valor, Ltd. was founded in 1997 as a small family owned and operated venture in New England. Arms of Valor is a mail order company, operating almost exclusively through the internet, though they do occasionally make Renaissance Faire appearances.

Arms of Valor currently carries items from the following manufacturers: CAS Iberia, Marto, Generation 2, Windlass Steel, Last Legend, Paul Chen, and Untied Cutlery. They also currently have three US based craftsmen producing bows, leather products and wasters (wooden practice swords).

Web site: www.armsofvalor.com

[Orc]

I have had the opportunity to work with the owner and have found him to be very knowledgeable and capable. Unlike most dealers, he actually uses swords in mock combat and thus has a good deal of ‘hands on’ knowledge relating to the items he has for sale. Arms of Valor has been kind enough to provide us with Lord of the Rings item’s for review and donated one of United Cutlery’s Stings for an upcoming contest.

The owner had the following to add about his company:

Since our [Arms of Valor] founding we have grown immensely, and have continued to put quality, customer service, and a love of swords above all else. With this philosophy in mind the business has grown along with the product line. Concentrating on one medium (the internet) allows us to keep our prices down, answer our phones, and meet our online customers' needs. By continually working to make our customers' shopping experience better we now offer a secure online shopping cart, toll free number (US, UK, and Canada),acceptance of all major credit cards, and with a large inventory faster delivery.

Personally, I have had nothing but good experiences in my dealings with Arms of Valor and highly recommend them.

[Orc]

Arms of Valor has recently reduced the price of their UC display sword 'Shards of Narsil' (http://armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOVL&Product_Code=UC1296&Category_Code=LR) from $249.00 to $219.00. Of all the UC swords produced, this is the most likely to appreciate in value as there have only produced a total of 5000 swords, and each has its own serial number.

[Warrior Alien]

I've taken great interest in Strider's sword. Call this blasphemy, but I like the design of its hilt rather than Anduril's.

[Quinton]

If arms of valor is doing bows are they the ones who would be carrying the ork bow? when will it be ready? Im a bow nut and a LOTR fan

[Quinton]

Originally posted by Orc
Arms of Valor, Ltd. was founded in 1997 as a small family owned and operated venture in New England. Arms of Valor is a mail order company, operating almost exclusively through the internet, though they do occasionally make Renaissance Faire appearances.

Arms of Valor currently carries items from the following manufacturers: CAS Iberia, Marto, Generation 2, Windlass Steel, Last Legend, Paul Chen, and Untied Cutlery. They also currently have three US based craftsmen producing bows, leather products and wasters (wooden practice swords).

Web site: www.armsofvalor.com
I make catapults and Im an outlaw ;)

[TrueSwordsman]

Arms of Valor, Ltd. has stopped selling the Orc bow, but they have one left. If you are interested you can e-mail armsofvalor@earthlink.net or call toll free 1-888-477-9673.

Also, if you have not seen it there is a new 2nd Edition Lothlorien bow http://armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOVL&Product_Code=WB-008&Category_Code=B1 and new arrows just like those Legolas receives in Lothlorien http://armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOVL&Product_Code=WB-015&Category_Code=B1

:Orc: :archer:

[Eldarion]

You may also want to take a look at www.bowstick.com -- beautiful items, superior bowyer and great prices.

[TrueSwordsman]

Arms of Valor, Ltd. now have higher quality bows available. The two new bows are the Limited Edition Lothlorien Bow with raised designs and the very new Mirkwood Bow. Both bows shoot like a dream and look closer to those used by Legolas in the movies than any other fully functional bow available.

www.armsofvalour.com

[Elfdaughter]

*whimper* I want those arrows.....

[TrueSwordsman]

The arrows with the green fletching or those with the yellow?

[Elfdaughter]

The yellow.

[Laurelin]

They are so awesome. I'd love to have those too ED.

Arms of Valor, Ltd. now have higher quality bows available. The two new bows are the Limited Edition Lothlorien Bow with raised designs and the very new Mirkwood Bow. Both bows shoot like a dream and look closer to those used by Legolas in the movies than any other fully functional bow available.

www.armsofvalour.com
OMG, TS! I want one of these. I wish this had been available before when I bought my 2nd edition bow. How does it shoot? Have you shot it??

[TrueSwordsman]

I have not shot the Mirkwood Bow yet, but it is hickory with bamboo backing! That should mean less stacking and more arrow speed. The LE Lothlorien Bow shoots like the 2nd Edition. I shot them both within minutes of each other and could not really tell a difference.

Both of these bows have gone through a great deal of R&D to get them just right.

[Laurelin]

I so want one of the LE Lothlorien bows. Darned expensive they are... I can't save up that fast. How long will you guys be able to sell them? I really want one but it will take me some time to get the money. :(

[TrueSwordsman]

Our bowyers can only make 5 - 8 per month and so far are just able to keep up with the orders AoV has had. At the current rate they should be available for at least the next full year.

[TrueSwordsman]

Laurelin,

AoV's first weapon from the Silmarillion is now available for order. It is very similar to your 2nd Edition Lothlorien bow so most likely you won't be interested, but it is still worth a look. Let me know what you think.

http://www.armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOVL&Product_Code=WB-017&Category_Code=B1

[Laurelin]

Wow, its quite nice looking TS! :thumbs: I noticed they shortened the length on it, but it still looks quite nice. How you shot it yet?

[TrueSwordsman]

I have not shot it yet. It is still with the bowyer. Like I said, the basic design is just like the Lothlorien 2nd Edition without the bumps and without carvings. So without shooting it I would say it performs the same.

With a more simple design AoV was able to cut some of the cost as well, and of course it goes with the theme of being an earlier bow, 1st age vs the 3rd age advances in design and beauty.

[TrueSwordsman]

AoV has gone beyond just selling the same replicas that many other companies are selling. Not only have they produced many unique bows and arrows, but have just produced their 3rd battle ready sword based on the works of Tolkien. As always AoV will not produce anything less than fully functional. This shows their dedication in combining fantasy with realism with bows that can be shot and swords that can be fought with!

Ringil has far exceeded all expectations in design, strength, and beauty.

http://www.armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOVL&Product_Code=AoV-001-1&Category_Code=LR

[Laurelin]

I gotta say that AoV really sells some gorgeous stuff!!! I also thought I'd announce that I've managed to put together the money for the Limited Edition Lothlorien bow. For those that are interested, I will be posting pictures in the photo forum and in the Concerning Bows and Archery thread once I recieve it and shoot it. ;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

You lucky girl you! I'm green with envy...totally! *Makes not to self; stop buying interior magazines and start saving money!*

[Laurelin]

lol Cuiel, if you and I lived closer I'd share my bows with you. :smooch:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Awwwww that is so incredibly sweet to of you to say! :love:

[Eriu]

I knows, I'm drooling over Ringil, but yet, I'd like something smaller. I'm weird, I'm pratical, I could never lift Ringil methinks. I'm only a little thing after all, light and swift I must have, but Ringil is....pratical beauty I agree, at it's best. *sighs* I'd love one of those bows, like Haldirs, or the Lorien one, Laur ir a lucky dang elf, dang you, gloat dang you gloat! >.< :p ;)

[TrueSwordsman]

AoV does have plans to make a companion dagger and maybe even a short sword based on the design of Ringil.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Oooooh will no doubt be gorgeous...that's something you'll like Eriu!

[Laurelin]

I haven't gotten it yet Eriu, there's been a slight delay in shipping. But soon! :archer: ;)

[Eriu]

:o *gasp* Your getting Ringil, or Haldir's bow? Dang you lucky dang durn elf! *leaps onto Laur's back* Who loves you? Eriu does! :grin: lol just playin' ;) (well, with the kissing up part, I do value your friendship mellon! :blush: ) Le sigh, again, so many beautiful shiny...wonderous things, but so little money! Bah, I'd rather buy books than swords or bows. Anything that isn't food-is a luxury, believe me I learned that quick....well heck, food is a luxury, what am I talking about? LIfe is a luxury! O.o

I still want Ringil. :mmmm: Maybe for Xmas? O.o If business is good, maybe yes my precious....*GOLLUM* I mean...yeah ;)

[Laurelin]

lol No, I'm only getting the limited edition Lothlorien bow. I'd love Haldir's bow too tho. ;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

:mecry: Waaaaaaah! I want one!

Think if I cry long enough and high enough someone will take pity in me and get me one!? :grin: :shhh:

[elvenrocker]

I think it'd be awsome if Arms of Valor made Middle Earth Jewlery too, because only part of Middle Earth is war and evil ;)

[Laurelin]

I finally got it!!! I got my Limited Edition Lothlorien Bow today!!! :hyper: I'm without words... it is staggeringly beautiful!!! :loveyou: I will post piccies as soon as I'm able. ;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

OHHHHHHHHHH! You lucky girl you! I can't wait to see it!!! :grin:

[TrueSwordsman]

I am glad to hear it has arrived! I cannot wait to hear more of your thoughts and see picures of you holding and using it.

[Laurelin]

I'll probably get to it towards this weekend. I've managed to hurt my wrist on my bowhand and can't draw the string back without causing myself pain. mecry I'm totally dying to shoot it. Its soooo beautiful! :elfqueen:

[Charmander]

That is awesome! I am so jealous! Hope your wrist feels better soon :)

[Laurelin]

Thanks Char! :smooch: I hope my wrist gets better too. Until then I guess I can just pet it. lol

[Charmander]

We've all been there lol lol!! At least you know how to use all this stuff!! I bought Anduril and of course have barely touched :)!

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Awwwww poor Laurie! :cuddles: What on earth have you done to your wrist? Must be such a drag, not being able to try it out now that it's finally here!

[Laurelin]

*looks pitiful* I don't know... :( Somehow I've managed to hurt it a week or so ago and it just isn't quite right. I'll brace one of my bows and try to shoot it and it just hurts like you know what. mecry I've been petting my new bow... I want to shoot it sooo badly.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Poor darling...I can just see you now...petting the beauty!

[Laurelin]

My prrrreciousssssss! *strokes bow*

[Ithildiel Noldoran]

lolI can't wait to get my...prrrrrrrrrrrrrrecious bow, too!!! :p

[Laurelin]

:whoohoo: I'm excited for you!

[Randiriel of Wilderland]

Suilad, Mellon Nîn, (Hello, my friends)
I haven't posted here before, but have read nearly everything I have found here about archery!!
I have just received my Lothlorien Bow, 2nd edition yesterday!! :whoohoo: Beautiful bow!! It's been sooooo many years since I have shot a bow..(long ago and far away..literally!) As a kid we made our own bows and arrows..*need I say more as to what they looked like?? :p * lol
After I got out of school and got a job..I actually had a store-bought bow and some arrows!! lol *still have 'em back in Texas!!*
I can barely pull the string back on my Lothlorien bow!! pfbbt mecry Laurelin has given me some pointers as to how to build up my strength..and any other pointers about archery would be most welcome!!
navaer..:wave:
Randiriel of Wilderland

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Hello Ran...glad to see you in these parts of WotR! How wonderful that you got your Lothlorien bow...I must admit I'm so envious at you US guys for being able to pick up such cherishable items! The bows at AoV are so totally cool and beautiful!

I sure hope you didn't get a bow that's too heavy for you, that would be such a shame. :( But guess what...EVERY male friend of mine that's tried to pull back my 32 lb bow thinks its too heavy...including my dad and brother in law who both are big strong guys! I look at them and see that they are all standing the wrong way. So be sure that you're positioned correctly, and you'll find that it will be easier to pull it.

I used to string my bow every day after I got it and pull it 3-5 times with each arm in order to get used to it. Laurie also told me you can achieve the same with a rubber band but I never got around to getting one. The bow was sufficient anyhow so now I can go through a 2 hour practice with just a coupple of rests in between.

Great to have another archer in here! :thumbs:

[Randiriel of Wilderland]

Suilad, (hello) Cuiel..
Hannon Le (thank you) for the comeback..:grin: My new bow is only 25-30 lb....so just need to build up strength again..I think..(I hope!!)
My old bow at home...if I remember right was somewhere around 40-45 lb..(..course as I said..that was long ago and far away!!) lol
I am stringing my bow several times a day and pulling it just a little past where it gets hard to pull.
lol Thanks for the kind words..mellon nîn..but lol I hardly qualify as an archer...yet!! But maybe someday...:huh:
Navaer, :wave:
Randiriel of Wilderland

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Wow...40 lb is pretty heavy! You must have been active in those days! :) And in my book anyone who picks up a bow and shoots regularily qualifies as an archer! lol

[Randiriel of Wilderland]

Weeeeeell, back then I kept busy on the farm, just me with three little kids..(occasionally some help from a friend or two). but we had horses, cows, calves, pigs, goats. rabbits, chickens, ducks and geese..besides dogs and cats.. and a garden..(some days I'd be on the tractor plowing or using the brush-hog all day) lol..so had to stay active. I guess bringing hay bales.(square) in from the fields and stacking them in the barn probably helped..to say nothing of the feed sacks...*usually worked from "can-see" till "can't-see"!! * but as I said...that was long ago and far away..been a while since I unloaded sacks of cattle feed or stacked hay!! So I've gotta get busy and build up strength again!!
Awwwww. :blush: haven't really had a chance to practice yet! :blush: but...:cuddles: thanks!!

[Laurelin]

Hi guys! Congrats on your bow Randi! :whoohoo: I'm very happy for you!! How are ya doing with it?

As promised... here's a piccie of me with the Limited Edition bow. Finally, I was able to shoot it! :hyper: Very nice, smooth draw, beautifully crafted, 40-45 pounds at 29 inches. I had the whole range standing there watching me and waiting for me to shoot it. lol

http://www.warofthering.net/photoforum/data/500/2094Limited.jpg

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Aye...good form there Laurie! And the bow looks wonderful! Congarats! :)

[Laurelin]

:blush: Thanks! :smooch:

[TrueSwordsman]

Laurelin,

Would you be willing to write a short review (with pictures) on both of your bows? The reviews could be posted as a News Article for better exposure.

Just let me know if you are interested and I will make the arrangements.

[Laurelin]

Um, sure I can do that! I'll have to go to the range tomorrow with both to make solid comparisons.

[Orc]

In additon to that, we can permenantly post it over in the shop review (http://www.warofthering.net/shop/reviews.php) section! Just drop me a copy and I'll get it to Illuvatar with my blessings and he'll post it.

[Laurelin]

That would be fine. I'll try to write a very detailed review of both bows. ;)

[Manveri Silverleaf]

New at AoV:

http://www.armsofvalour.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOVL&Product_Code=UC1371&Category_Code=LR

This is amazing!

[Cuiel Rilwen]

It looks fabulous! :drool: Very high must-have factor!

[Manveri Silverleaf]

No kidding, it's really big!

[Nala Greenleaf]

It is quite big i was going to buy it before i changed my mind and bought the knives of legolas i compared the sizes and i will admit that it is huge almost the same size as the knives!!!!!

Look out for the Lisences by the way because some people arebuying from Ebay just to find they are not real replicas so please be careful!!! it happened to me when i bought Sting!

[Manveri Silverleaf]

I would never buy from Ebay, or any other similar website. People can too easily lie.

[Stormcrow]

Usually for me, I always scope out the person. Give them a whole bunch of questions to answer before I trust them with products. Or I just buy from online stores associated with eBay, buying products through eBay from said stores. Because people often buy merchandise and sell it off through their own stores online, for cheaper prices. Which I don't really understand. But if I want a genuine, undamaged item, I will always save my money up and buy it direct from its cheif source.