03/11/2025
We would like to take a moment to celebrate everyone who came together to make Stramash happen.
A massive thank you to our team of dedicated volunteers who worked hard throughout the day: Hannah, Allyson, Richard, and Miranda, who travelled to Stramash just to help out, as well as Frederick, Moira, Gale, and Raymond, who stayed late after their competition to lend a hand.
We also want to offer our gratitude to Chris and Lauren for lending their expertise as First Aiders. Going above and beyond, they also brought the tuck shop all the way up from York and helped Gayle capture plenty of fantastic Stramash photos. Thank you both so much!
Big thanks also to everyone who worked incredibly hard on the day judging.
We want to thank Gary for helping secure a great ceilidh venue, making some great basket liners, and for his hard work at the event.
As well as Iain, Sibyl, and Hugh for coming together and creating an amazing sculpture to signify the spirit of the event.
Joe's Sword Stuff produces stunning, handmade custom leather goods, ensuring swords and accessories are handled with bespoke style and flair. Joe had a selection of sheaths, shields, and belts, as well as the legendary Shark Shield, which was very generously donated for the Big Stramash.
Black Fencer is renowned for manufacturing high-quality steel and synthetic swords, filling an important gap in the HEMA market. They generously donated a synthetic basket hilt for the Wee Stramash.
Armour Class are legends in UK sword making and long-standing sponsors of Stramash, it was a pleasure to partner with Armour Class again. As manufacturers of Dark Age, Medieval, and 17th Century Scottish Swords, Armour Class delivers the finest quality HEMA and reenactment blades. The Armour Class Manitoba is now a staple of the Broadsword community, and we are incredibly proud to be able to give one away at the Big Stramash. It's good to see it go to a good home.
Serving the HEMA community all over the globe by producing custom protective jackets, pants, and gear at exceptionally attractive price points. Shoukat Mfg Co. was incredibly generous and provided a selection of protectors and a cloak. Thank you to Shoukat for your continued support.
Based in the heart of Scotland, Flett_Forge creates magnificent hand-forged blades, specializing in authentic Highland Dirks and offering personalized custom cutlery services. A beautiful hand-forged piece, delivered by Flett, was donated and his artisanal dedication blows us away. We are so grateful for his generous support ever since the first Stramash.
Crafted in Slovakia, SIGI Forge creates exceptional swords and gear for HEMA, offering safe, reliable, and aesthetic training tools beloved by tournament fighters globally. Explore their incredible range of Feders, Rapiers, and specialized swords with the vouchers they donated.
The Knight Shop International Ltd stands as the UK’s largest historical and medieval retailer, offering an unparalleled range of weaponry, armour, and HEMA gear across all historical periods. The medals and vouchers donated will be put to good use.
Run by Tom and Sam Ive, Raven Forge is known for its strong community and exciting blend of historical replicas, movie merchandise, and unique best-selling items like the "Pizza Axe." We thank Tom for his continued friendship and his awesome sponsorship of a Warhammer and flail replica. They were incredibly well received
And finally, our deepest gratitude goes to one person in particular: Victoria. She is the one who had the original vision for Stramash and built it herself from the ground up. Every year, she does the work of five people, organising, creating, and planning the entire event single-handedly. We are incredibly proud to have her at Saorsa.
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