So where do we get our gear from? In the first instance ask other group members, you would be surprised at what people make in their spare time, or what may have become surplus to their current requirements.

However below is a list of suppliers that members of Ormsheim have used in the past. Please note that all these suppliers trade independently of both Ormsheim and The Vikings, so always check with your group authenticity officer before you buy to ensure that the item is suitable. Also be aware that although members have used these suppliers in the past and had at the very least an acceptable level of service, companies can and do change, so ask first. Finally please note that the inclusion of a supplier on this list does not constitute a recommendation by Ormsheim Vikings, and we cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, misuse or other action arising from such a listing.

Jorgencraft Jorgencraft Run by our very own Monika and Jacek, supplying clothes, jewelry, leather goods, camp gear and happy to do one off orders. They will often be found at Ormsheim events.
Wight Leathercraft Wight Leathercraft Run by Luke, a long term member of the The Vikings. Supplies leather goods, weapons, reindeer and sheep skins, camp gear and clothes. Normally has a tent on traders row at larger Viking events.
Bearclaw Traders Bear Claw Traders Run by Chris, another member of The Vikings, supplying reindeer skins, custom knives, hand beaten helmets and clothes. Often trades at events.
GDFB Get Dressed For Battle The supplier of choice for spear heads for Njal. Also supply other weapons, helmets, chain mail and camp gear.

Armour Class

Armour Class Combat ready swords

Asgard Crafts Asgard Crafts Run by Jim (another member of the Vikings). Viking, Saxon, Pictish and Celtic reproductions. Often found at trade shows and some events. Happy to take on commisions.
Tillerman Beads Tillerman beads Beautiful hand made beads all based on archeological finds.

 

In additrion to the above online suppliers there are numerous others that attend the major fairs. Currently The Original Reenactors Market (TORM), the International Living History Fair (ILHF) are held twice a year at the begining and end of the show season, while many suppliers attend the York Viking Festival in February.