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Title: damascus gloves
Post by: treepasser on June 01, 2014, 10:13:00 AM
How much profit can a company really gain
by scrimping on materials. I'm in the market
for something similar to the old style Damascus
glove with enough protection that I would not have
to use medical tape under.
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: Mr. fingers on June 01, 2014, 11:27:00 AM
There was a thread on here just a few days ago on this I agree the new Damascus gloves are terrible.
Two good alternatives were brought to my attention . The goat skin glove at kustom king  a tad thicker than the Damascus of old.
And the kangaroo skin glove at Lancaster archery. I'm told is almost spot on to the feel and thickness of the older Damascus glove.
So thre ya go   ;)
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: Pat B on June 01, 2014, 12:12:00 PM
I've used Damascus gloves for many years. I remember paying about $8.50 for my first few. I have noticed over the last few years they have been using thinner materials. IMO, the old Damascus gloves were about perfect so now they are less than perfect and with a price almost twice as much but I still prefer them over others I've tried.
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: mightyox on June 02, 2014, 01:08:00 PM
The glove i use was given to me and im pretty sure its a damascus, i get blisters on my fingers when i use it. im thinking of switching to a tab since i switched to 3 under.
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: Pat B on June 02, 2014, 01:16:00 PM
OX, I usually turn a new Damascus glove inside out and trim the excess leather along the seams. That will help prevent the blisters.
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: Tedd on June 02, 2014, 01:18:00 PM
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=137667
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on June 02, 2014, 04:41:00 PM
Thanks for that review Tedd.
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: swampwalker on June 02, 2014, 09:02:00 PM
I'm a glove guy also. Damascus in particular. Just placed an order for the Lancaster glove. Hope it has the feel of the better Damascus gloves of recent memory.
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: Caranthir on June 03, 2014, 01:31:00 PM
This past year I got a Damascus style glove from Bearpaw and its a very good glove. I would recommend them highly. Rich
Title: Re: damascus gloves
Post by: mightyox on June 03, 2014, 06:48:00 PM
Pat B, ill give that a shot. I really appreciate it.