Ells Fjord Trading Armory and Forge

05/30/2026

Prices have skyrocketed roughly 35% over the past year on aluminum. I have only raised my prices on these items by 15%-20% for now, but I can only do this for a little while. I forsee another increase by July. :( You may see me producing some random items this year out of whatever metal I can get my hands on cheaply.

09/22/2025

For those customers that don't follow my personal page, the workshop had to undergo a major roof repair. It has been an all encompassing and time consuming task that put all orders on hold. I foolishly thought I could get it done in two weeks and now this is one month later. I am in the final homestretch. Flashing, sealing, anchoring... all the small things will probably take another week. I am looking forward to being done. I have been watching the orders pile up. I am thinking about you.

06/26/2025

STAINLESS STEEL INVENTORY IS SOLD OUT! Due to tariffs and market instability, I will not be ordering more stainless steel for awhile. Will it be 3 months, 18 months or 4 years? I wish I knew. I am still working through my aluminum inventory, when it comes time to purchase a new supply we will see how much I will need to raise the price. :(

07/16/2024

I achieved my goal of getting all orders and backorders completed today. Everything will be dropped off at the Post Office at 8am tomorrow. Now to create inventory for Pennsic War!

01/27/2024

I have been recently asked for help with tassets and leg protection. This is a template calculator for assisting in design. Please feel free to copy. I will create a support video in the future.

Belt and Tasset Belt and Tassets Measurements (Inches),1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 42,Waist Circumference,HIP BELT TEMPLATE (Start attaching STRAPS on the topside of the belt, holes are 1/2 inch apart) 11,Buckle to Hip Seam,

01/19/2024

NEW - Bundled project boxes for your convenience! These kits are meant to make your decision making easier, especially if this is your first time making lamellar armor. Don't be intimidated; it is easy to do and easy to fix mistakes IF you make them. This kit will assemble a lamellar vest based on the template provided with all the buckles and edging that is needed. The kit's content and patterns are based on unisex t-shirt sizing. The template builds a lamellar vest with buckles on both sides of the torso, so you are able to fine tune your fit easily.

01/16/2024

New product finally listed on website! Slightly cheaper here than on Etsy.

A more comfortable, easier to build, and stronger armored lamellar shoulder strap system. These also have integrated paldron connection points which are at the appropriate 2/3 mark to keep your paldrons centered on your shoulder instead of leaning forward. There are holes in place for both A and D p...

01/16/2024

This is a single piece shoulder strap for lamellar kits. It has properly spaced holes for both A and D type plates to be attached. The "bump" on the side with 8 holes is to connect your paldron. Previously an armored strap required 3-7 pieces of leather connectors and trim to assemble. Get the job done easier and faster now. See examples on www.ellsfjordtrading.com or on the Esty store.

Assembly video is found here: https://www.tiktok.com//video/7323973504683035946?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7322964209833690670

01/11/2024

Finally started updating my instructional videos!

48 Followers, 120 Following, 88 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Ellsfjord

01/11/2024