AC IV: Hidden blade Wristband

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is an all time favorite game of mine, the number of things to do just overwhelms you and then slowly dies down as the game progresses (in a good way) as usually I look for the items, and finish side quests first. Am not even done and my game is currently at 97% completion. (Am waiting for AC: Unity to fill the hole Edward will leave once I finish his story)


THAT ASIDE:
First Impressions
I was actually looking for a pre-order of Love Live for the PS Vita in i-tech when I stumbled across this gorgeous little thing. I was seriously in awe as the price was seriously too good to be true. I was expecting hard leather in return for the fact that the image really looked quite good.

Reality VS Fantasy:
Doesn't have a box, but who needs a box? First thing after I paid for it (Btw, I paid for 1,295php which is a hundred pesos less than the advertised price)

Like a kid in Christmas:
I removed it from the brown paper bag hastily like my life depended on it, then from the plastic, then tore off the lovely AC:IV Tag and simply started to wear it. I stopped due to some stares I was getting.


I couldn't believe how soft the leather was, despite how it looks. As the image on the right would prove otherwise, I actually had to put fillers inside so it would take shape as otherwise it wouldn't be so photogenic as it would be completely flat due to how seriously soft the dark brown leather was.

Only the hidden blade wrist band in the photo was bought from i-tech, the rest are props of mine for the sake of aesthetics

I smiled when I turned it on it's back and saw this

The detailed front, the zip actually has the oh-so-pirate skull on it.

Value for Money:
Am possibly willing to pay for more, the price would still be fair if it was at 1,800php - 2,000php flat (Around $41 - $46)
But it was only for 1,295php or $30 which was a bargain for the quality. The leather was soft, and the holes on the belts actually fitted my hand. IMAGINE THAT! When most belts don't even fit me as I need to punch in an extra hole to get a built to be useful, I was amazed at how 'small' they imagined their possible audience was. I like the tarnished gold that was used on the buttons as well as the color they used for the thread, as it complimented the dark leathers beautifully! They could've gone with shinier buttons and black thread which could've easily made it look cheap.

Tiny issue was that it covered the entire span of my arm, which if it was a real hidden blade, would probably kill me instead of my target. The blade would, in all it's glory, tear off the skin of my wrist. Am not complaining that's a rookie Assassin mistake. But, it's not really a hidden blade and I was still able to play my Vita games while looking badass. Or I'd like to imagine I looked badass...
But I'm actually itching to buy another one...because it's customary to wear 2, plus Ezio wore 2. SO ENOUGH SAID.
I'll probably get another one

iTECH Customer Service/Overall Review:
So enough about the item, where did I get it? I got it fro iTech Makati, Glorietta 4 Branch
Their items are nicely priced and they cover much more than your average gaming store. Am a little sad that it's only recently that I've come to notice their shop to be honest. Am glad I got Project Diva F2nd from them and this little beauty. They replied to my inquiries even though it was around 8pm, they were clear, concise and seriously respectful I felt old (which I sort of am I guess) 

If you're interested in them:
Here's a link to their FB or [click here]
or simply copy paste: https://www.facebook.com/itechphil