I just have a few quick questions..

[jvrjenivs]

Ow, when you would like to do some work with metals, I think a segmentata actually is an good start It's not that difficult, altogether. Just a lot of piece to make. It's much easier than decorated beltplates, scabbards and swords, for instance.

Of course leatherwork might be even easier. make a nice pera to go with your kit and get a segmentata or hamata made for you

There are several vendors discussed here on the board, check the marketplace section. There must also be somewhere a recent topic where some of the members have tried to make his own 'database' of vendors.