One of our own members, Baldat of Aquilonia, runs Valkyrie Forge. They specialize in armor components suitable for building your own armor kit piecemeal.
Ardescan Testimonials
For meeting Cut and Thrust armor minimums I recommend Valkyrie Forge.
They're inexpensive, lightweight, and durable. I love my elbow and knee cops. Saving up for one of their helms.— Yaga, Cruac, Eitermarr