Renaissance-inspired LARP weapons and equipment

Makai-LARP

 

 

February 2008

 

It’s been a manic month of Maelstrom Player Events and orders, ramping up for Maelstrom Event 1 and the first EOS of the Year.  Coming soon the weapons and strangeness from those systems, as well as more replica firearms.   Now, LARP-safe ladies fans are the newest addition to the range.  Accessorise your outfit with a colour-coordinated fan!  Go check them out in the LARP Collection. 

 

New—Mage Walking Stick.  Check out the LARP Collection to see the new Mages’ Walking Stick, a commission for a player at EOS.  Looking forward to Event 1 this year!  Also there an Entrenching tool, another request from EOS players. 

 

Replica Firearms—Italian Percussion Cap Pistol. 

 

Also in Replica Firearms, we are now producing custom holsters for any replica in stock.  If you have an idea we can make it happen.  Unlike other similar items, we only use sturdy materials to produce a product that is hard wearing, reliable and built to last.  Not only that, these holsters will deal with the problem of having a side-mounted lock mechanism and stop that annoying *clunk* you keep hearing behind you as your pistol falls out!  In black, red, simple brown or undyed veg-tan, these holsters will really set you apart from other pistol users.

 

****Toy Caps****   We are now selling Toy Caps for your LARP-replica needs.  After two years of research and testing, these are caps we guarantee will fire with any replica firearm sold here.  We have found them to work every time, as long as your replica is of course in good working order.

 

******** Price Increase *******

 

Due to increases in prices from the distributer, Denix Replica Firearms are going up.  Makai-LARP will still try to be as cheap as possible, keeping prices as low as we can for the UK Larper.   If you can find it cheaper anywhere else on a UK-based Website we will match that price. Guaranteed!

 

January 2008

 

And Happy New Year!  Ok, a bit late but I’m sure you’ll all agree that we just can’t wait for the Larp Season to start up again.  Ready for that we have a new Spartan Sword and Shield design to Greek yourself up, another Jian sword, an update to the Katana which shows off some of the latest work we are producing, expanding our Replica Firearms and improvements in the Modern Section.  A busy few months it’s been and here’s to you all for the coming year.  Hope your Enemies are small and your profits big. 

 

Did I forget to mention there are a few more wooden doodads in the New Wooden Props Section?  Go on, you know you want to go look :)

 

December 2007

 

New This Month as promised, Bo Sticks coming in to the Standard LARP Section.  A beautiful and practical Martial Arts weapon, either on its’ own or in pairs, the fighting baton or bo stick can really add to the feel of your character.

 

Also starring in our Modern Day section, a set of practical Gang Weapons, including the Machete and Iron Bar.

 

In our LARP Collection adding another Modern Day feel, the Pipe Wrench makes an appearance.  A great addition and a custom design that we were happy to take on. 

 

Also as promised, a new line that should see the LARPer throw away those green nylon camping chairs and set themselves up nicely with a proper folding wooden stool, coming with leather or canvas seat.  Follow the link from the Left-Hand Menu and check them out.   We think you’ll agree this stool really stands out amongst the rest.

 

 

November 2007

 

New Products this month:  The Jian Sword, Chaos Blade more Replica Firearms and Custom Holsters!

 

The fabulous Jian Sword in our Standard LARP Weapons section, another Chinese Classic following our successful Gong-Fu Dao.  Made with Carbon Fibre to make it the weight you would expect from such a fast and light blade.  Also here you will find a new High Fantasy Sword, showcasing a customers’ design coming to life.  With large intricate hilt, curved-back blade and crest design on the pommel, the twisted mind can certainly become reality.

 

Also now introducing a greater range of replica firearms, covering the whole Denix range and more coming next year as the Denix catalogue continues to expand.  To accompany this increase in replica firearms stock we are also introducing a range of holsters specifically designed for flintlock and percussion cap replica pistols.  Examples now and more coming soon in our replica firearms section.

 

COMING SOON!   *********  Wood and Leather Folding Stool!  Bo Sticks!  *********************

 

The thoughts of removing that nylon camping chair fresh on our larping minds, we decided to commission a prop more worthy of the larper in the UK.  Check out what came out of that project later this month.

 

October 2007  - Post EOS: World of Dawn Event 1

 

An interesting and new system run by Allen Stroud and the Hicks with Sticks.  A great start for the new venture with a decent turnout and overall a thoroughly enjoyable event.  Great to see some people I haven’t seen in years and other old friends who I’ve met at other events.   Roll on next year!  For more information follow our Links page to the EOS Website and check it out.

 

Coming out of the EOS event, a new Standard LARP Favorite the Knights’ Sword has finally made an appearance on the site. 

 

Also coming soon, the High Fantasy Sword, a blade made to show you can cut it with the Chaos Crowd!

 

***********************  NEW OPTIONAL CORE MATERIAL NOW AVAILABLE *************************

 

We are now offering an alternative core to the weapons currently being made—Carbon Fibre, which makes the weapons much lighter.  Ask when ordering and we can talk through what this material can do for your particular weapon, as it isn’t suitable for everything.  Due to the high cost of such materials, there will be a charge if this option is selected.  Ask for details on placing your order.

 

September 2007  Post Maelstrom Event 4—Harvest Time.

 

Last one of the Maelstrom Calendar this year and just as eventful as ever.  Great job Broca Whoreson for staying alive against all odds and to Profound Decisions for yet another fantastic event.  A sad goodbye to Drum Hill, but pastures new next year!

 

New Products This Month:

 

Even more replica firearms and our new addition, an underarm holster for those of you who like a hidden sidearm for your larping career.  Designed to carry a “WH Bunney” pistol, this nicely formed leather holster can be adjusted to fit and comes in a nice black finish.   Check it out in the Replica Firearms Section.

 

 

August 2007 Late—More Replicas available!

 

Further to our launch this month of replica firearms we are expanding our range.  Take a look at the new stock, which we will keep up to date as best as possible.  If you see it on the website, we pretty much guarantee to have it in stock.

 

New Products This Month: 

 

A new item this month is the Buckler, following the tradition of catering to the Renaissance Swordsman a fine addition to the collection.  Check it out in the Standard LARP Weapons section.

 

August 2007

 

After another successful Maelstrom, even though certainly the wettest weekend, kudos goes out to the “Sons of Set” for a very atmospheric event, thoroughly enjoyable. 

 

As promised, here is out first batch of replicas from the bygone age of flintlocks and black powder.  While only the first batch, if popular we will be expanding the range and will be keeping the website up to date with in-stock replicas at the cheapest prices you will find.  As usual, we will also be hand-delivering your pistol orders to any Maelstrom Event to save on postage and packing charges.  Take a look and see what we have in store!

 

 

July 2007

 

COMING SOON!  **************  Pre-1870 Replica Firearms from Denix  *******************

 

Due to recent market research and a successful contract negotiation, Makai-larp will be bringing you replica firearms from the Denix Catalogue and others.  These non-firing replicas, conforming to recent British Legislation changes which come into effect towards the end of this year, will come pre-pinned as “cap firers” and can be hand delivered as usual to any Maelstrom Event.  Watch this space for further details!

 

July 2007

 

Another successful event at Maelstrom, the Coronation went down well with all enjoying themselves.  Particularly good to see the queues at GOD almost non-existent.  Keep up the good work Profound Decisions!

 

New this season, a replacement to an older design updating it with new techniques the Infantry Sword, from a request to create “Sharpe’s Sword.”  Also in our Standard LARP Collection a new Chinese-style Sword, the Gong-fu Dao, to go along with the new Katana.

 

June 2007

 

NEW!!   From StargateLRP we now have a pattern for the Zat Gun, which has come out very well indeed.

Check it out in our New Modern / Sci-Fi section. 

 

Also new this month in our Standard LARP Weapons section a classic Katana, with wrapped Hamon.

Discounts to all customers when ordering anytime in May a matched pair of Katana and Wakizashi!

(Katana 36” / Wakizashi 18”)

 

April 2007:

 

Post Event—Maelstrom “Family Ties” was a cracking event and thoroughly enjoyable.  Special thanks goes to the Refs who worked tirelessly, to a lot of excellent role-playing by too many to mention, the catering companies for feeding starving larp-ers and for Compte Benedict Delano for running our faction and putting on a great Wedding.  We will be back for the next Maelstrom event and are hosting, so will keep you posted.