Perrin bracelets.

sph3ric pyramid

sph3ric pyramid

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Just got the Celtic weave and the Chinese link today, was planning on selling one of the two, but I think I'll end up keeping both.

These are thick steel bands, the quality is very good, they are comfortable on the wrist. Only a couple of complaints, the first being that they are really, really shiny. Worse than silver, almost. Also the opening on the Celtic weave is a lot smaller than the Chinese link, making it harder to put on/remove.

The Chinese link is also longer (OAL), making it larger, and the opening is also larger, making it easier to attach/remove (it's loose on my large-ish wrist, though). The width of the Chinese link is 3/4s of the Celtive weave, BTW, it looks a lot thinner.

Overall, these things are pretty cool, and can also serve as expedient knuckles if things get really messy.
 
A little Birchwood-Casey Perma-Blue and they will be really, really NOT shiny! :D ;) :foot:
 
sph3ric pyramid said:
Overall, these things are pretty cool, and can also serve as expedient knuckles if things get really messy.
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If I read this right, you're grabbing the open ends. Fred designed them to be grabbed in the loop end so that the two open prongs can act as gouges. I always travel with my Medium Chinese. In fact, just got back from Cancun and it aroused no suspecision at all. My wife has a matching one in Small. Once I get my Medium Celtic to break in, it'll travel with me as well.
 
Hey Matteo, they normally carry the Perrin bracelets at Bladeart.com They run around 50 bucks or so. I have two, a medium celtic, and a small two strand (for my wife). After about a year and a half of wear, they do mellow out. As far as putting them on, I have to put mine on my forearm and move it down to my wrist. They rock!
Matt
 
This is a little off topic, but what is with Bladeart's prices? For example I noticed some of Duncan's older models outrageously priced, I could get some of his newer models for about a hundred dollars cheaper.

Are these prices accurate, I noticed the same thing with Lightfoot and Anderson tacticals. Anyone have an idea?
 
BladeGoblin said:
This is a little off topic, but what is with Bladeart's prices? Anyone have an idea?
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Bladeart charges based on what they get from the makers. Some offer discounts, while others do not. I've always found them to be very fair. Especially if it's a knife I really want, and I feel the premium is worth not waiting for one from the maker.
 
That I can understand. Let me rephrase my question, what I am getting at are the highly undesirable knives (outdated) with the ridiculous prices, that just sit there?

I am not bashing Bladeart at all, most of their prices are reasonable. I like the Zsabo designed, Black cloud knives and would pay the premium, but some of the knife prices on certain models are laughable. I'm starting to ramble, shutting up.
 
tonyccw said:
Fred designed them to be grabbed in the loop end so that the two open prongs can act as gouges.
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Would this really be effective?

Are these bracelets that solid? Isn't their 'give' on the bracelet that would cushion the blow?
 
BladeGoblin said:
This is a little off topic, but what is with Bladeart's prices? For example I noticed some of Duncan's older models outrageously priced, I could get some of his newer models for about a hundred dollars cheaper.
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Did you happen to notice that a couple of them have Stellite blades?
 
BOK said:
Would this really be effective?

Are these bracelets that solid? Isn't their 'give' on the bracelet that would cushion the blow?
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It's highly effective. The bracelets are forged from thick guage SS wire. There's enough flex built in to absorb some of the impact stress. Holding the loop end alsy prevents the ends from biting into your palm during a strike.
 
Cool, thanks Tony.

I think I might go ahead and order myself a celtic weave bracelet.
 
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