Product Development

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & REVIEWS

I work with companies to replicate historical artifacts and develop new training equipment

With over two decades of experience in the field, I have worked with various companies to replicate historical weapons and equipment, as well as helping to develop modern equipment for martial arts training. I have also consulted on arms and armour for TV and movies. I currently lead the development of the certified line of replica weapons for the Royal Armouries, working with Windlass Steelcrafts.

My exposure to tens of thousands of original antique examples, including access to museum collections, as well as being an antique arms dealer and running fencing clubs and events, means that I am strongly placed to advise your company how to take your products and business to the next level. 

Some of the companies I have worked with:

  • Windlass Steelcrafts
  • The Royal Armouries
  • Kvetun Armoury
  • Regenyei Armoury
  • LK Chen
  • Kailash Blades
  • Leon Paul
  • The Knight Shop/Red Dragon
  • Condor
  • Dynasty Forge
Until recently, the most well-known product that I have directly designed, tested and endorsed is the popular 'Easton Sabre Mark III', manufactured and sold by Kvetun Armoury all over the world ( https://kvetun-armoury.com/saber/easton-sabre-mark-iii.html ). It is their biggest selling product, during a period of rapid business growth, and continues to be so.

In October 2022 the Royal Armouries' collection of high accuracy replicas was launched, made by Windlass Steelcrafts, based on long and extensive research, measurements and feedback by me. I documented all the originals and with Henry Yallop at the Royal Armouries had final sign off on the prototypes. These are now being distributed worldwide and you can view the line here:

I have written a guide for sword makers with my Golden Rules for making sword replicas.

If you would like to get me involved with developing products for your company then just email me at scholagladiatoriachannel@gmail.com

Product reviews on YouTube

With over 400K subscribers and up to 2 million views every month, my YouTube channel reaches a lot of people interested in military history and weapons.

  • Albion Swords
  • Cold Steel
  • SPES
  • Tod Cutler
  • Kvetun Armoury
  • Regenyei Armoury
  • Sigi Forge
  • Dynasty Forge
  • Landsknecht Emporium
  • Fabrica Cacti
  • Del Tin
  • Thor's Forge
  • Danelli Armouries
  • Fabri Armorum
  • Darksword Armory
  • Hanwei
  • LK Chen
  • Kailash Blades
  • Windlass
  • Deepeeka
  • Krieger Armory
  • Ravensbeak Forge
  • Swords of Northshire
  • Jkoo
I am happy to provide feedback on products sent to me, and I can provide either private or public reviews. 
 
There are many advertising options possible through the YouTube channel and items with positive reviews gain a lot of publicity and attention very quickly. Advertising via YouTube is extremely effective in reaching target audiences, and the cost of one sample is greatly exceeded by subsequent sales. I regularly host paid advertising on the channel, but product reviews are always fair, unbiased and impartial.

If you would like to talk about reviewing your products or advertising, then get in touch at scholagladiatoriachannel@gmail.com
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