10-13-2012, 05:18 AM
Well, I could remain silent, but at the risk of sounding like a shameless Dioskouri shill, I have to say (since I am the owner of the Manning pictured above) I am now first in line to receive the #2 "Dendaskouri" helmet. Having seen the two helmets side-by-side, I can truthfully say the differences are astonishing! I honestly have nothing to gain by saying any of this (I have to pay for mine and wait in line like anyone else), but there simply is NO comparison. The "Dendaskouri" is a substantial piece of real armor - I have NO doubt this helmet could receive a whack from any contemporary weapon (sword, axe, club, dory, hoplon, etc.) and maintain compete integrity. Sure, it weighs more than the costume armor we have all been forced to wear up to now, but c'mon, man... this is REAL!!
Bill