Blemished Grade Products

This section describes the minor imperfections of our blemished products that we are offering at a discounted price.

Sometimes we receive products from our Suppliers that aren't quite up to scratch, have been damaged in transit or have spent too long in our warehouse and suffered a bit of wear and tear. This is no reflection on our suppliers as 95% plus of the products received are perfect. But because we are ordering in greater and greater quantities, we are seeing more products with imperfections which we can't honestly sell for their full price. This is the nature of dealing only with hand made products.

They offer a chance to own a usable item at a great price, ideal for situations where performance matters more than the product’s appeal. The buyer can also repair many of the imperfections thereby also gaining a very good item at a great place.

Let’s take a look at the types of defects you might encounter in our blemished products categorised by product type:

Horn and Bone

Lingering pungent smell. Despite repeated cleaning a pungent smell remains. This does not affect the functionality or safety of the product but makes the drinking experience unpleasant.   

Brass fitting imperfections: The brass fittings might have minor scratches, tarnishes, or slight defects in the finish. Sometimes, the fittings attached get loose. Functionality remains intact.

Delamination, cracks, or patches: Natural horn and bone may develop slight delamination, superficial cracks, or minor patches. These are cosmetic and won’t affect the product’s integrity.

Variations in carving. Due to the natural materials, there might be slight variations in the carving compared to the standard product.

Padded Armour, Clothing, and Fabric Products

Slight colour variations, stains and damaged stitching.

Slight color bleeding may be present.

Different sizes from the main product. This feature might affect the usage but makes the product perfect for costume, décor, or gifting.

Leather Products

Minor scratches. These could be superficial scratches on the surface that don’t compromise the product’s integrity.

Worn-out leather straps or fittings:  The straps or any additional leather fittings like buckles or decorative elements might show slight signs of wear.

Raw leather edges. The edges of the leather might not be as smoothly finished as in the standard version.

You might find areas with subtle discoloration as well that do not affect the functionality of the product.

Weapons and Shields

Minor scratches. These could be superficial scratches on the surface that don’t compromise the product’s integrity.

Rust or corrosion. Slight surface rust or minor corrosion might be present, but it won’t impact the product’s core functionality.

Worn-out leather grips or any extra fitting on the product such as rivets, decorations, buckles on scabbards, etc.

Loose fittings such as on sword cross guards and pommels, axe attachment to handle, etc.

Different sizes from the main product: This defect does not hamper the product’s functionality.

Camp Kit and other Accessories

Minor scratches. These could be superficial scratches on the surface that don’t compromise the product’s integrity.

Plate Armour, Helmets and Maille

Minor scratches. These could be superficial scratches on the surface that don’t compromise the product’s integrity.

Rust or corrosion. :  Slight surface rust or minor corrosion might be present, but it won’t impact the product’s core functionality.

Poor riveting on maille. May affect product's integrity but is repairable by the buyer.

Chipping off of the coating on the inside.

Worn-out (or discolored) leather straps (part of the product’s closing system) or any extra fitting on the product such as rivets, decorations, buckles, etc.

Different sizes from the main product: This feature might affect the usage but makes the product perfect for costume, décor, or gifting.