RUNNING THE GAUNTLET
TWO BOOKS
One HISTORY
An Intimate History of the Modern Body Piercing Movement
Between 1988 and 1996, Gauntlet produced three videos showing the piercing techniques in use during those times.
These are not “how to” videos, but rather snapshots of the procedures in use during those years.

We are proud to announce our partnership with Anatometal to offer limited editions of classic and original Gauntlet jewelry designs. Some have been cast from waxes pulled from the original molds. In some instances new molds have been created from original Gauntlet pieces. One design has been recreated from photographs. Every piece in this collection comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by Jim Ward.
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Limited Edition Gauntlet Logo Pendant
- $395.00 – $455.00Price range: $395.00 through $455.00
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Limited Edition Gauntlet Logo Threadless Ends
- $145.00 – $165.00Price range: $145.00 through $165.00
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Limited Edition Arrows of Eros
- $595.00
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Limited Edition Thunderbolts
- $129.00 – $495.00Price range: $129.00 through $495.00
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Fist Weight
- $150.00 – $290.00Price range: $150.00 through $290.00
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Gauntlet Logo Eyelet
- $135.00 – $310.00Price range: $135.00 through $310.00
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Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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Gauntlet Classic Tee
- $25.00 – $35.00Price range: $25.00 through $35.00
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Embroidered Gauntlet Logo Tee
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PFIQ Jigsaw puzzle
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Unisex Long Sleeve Tee
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Fanny Pack
- $39.00
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Unisex heavy blend zip hoodie
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PFIQ 51
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Gauntlet 50th Anniversary T-shirt – Screenprinted
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Gauntlet 50th Anniversary T-shirt
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St. Sebastian Tee
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Testimonials
Jim Ward is the pioneer who brought the art of body piercing from its place in esoteric fringe groups to our contemporary culture. In Running the Gauntlet he shares a fascinating, intimate, and uncensored expose on the origins of the modern body piercing movement. I couldn't put it down!"
ELAYNE ANGEL
Author of the Piercing Bible