Category Archives: Medieval Armor

Knighthood: What It Took To Get The Knight Armor, Weapons, and Title

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Administrator

Nothing is more defining of the Middle Ages than a knight.  These men in their medieval knight armor, with their noble steeds, inspired many. However, they had to pay their dues to reach this status.  Indeed, knights are to be … Continue reading →

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The Great Helm: A Medieval Helmet For The Ages

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Administrator

When fighting in the Crusades, all it took was a blow to the head To ensure a fatal wound that would sometimes even leave you dead. That is why a medieval helmet was key Along with armor to have longevity. … Continue reading →

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Armor and Chainmail Maintenance – Simple Instructions to Keep Your Armor New!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Administrator

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You Don’t Tamper with the Templars

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Administrator

Nowadays, an excursion to the Holy Land might come in a nice little package from your travel agent, complete with the option of first-class airfare. But in the 9th century, taking a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Jerusalem was … Continue reading →

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Your Knights May Be Hospital, but Ours Are Hospitaller

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Administrator

When we think of knights, we usually think of valiant men who fought in full armor, jousted on horseback, and checked to see if your temperature and blood pressure were too high. Wait, what was that last one? Ah yes, … Continue reading →

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LARP Like Your LOTR-Style Weapon Has Never Been Broken

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Administrator

For those of you who are unsure whether LARP means a type of poetic songbird or a blob of pig fat, and are also unsure why people spell it in all caps as if they’re yelling (as in “Hey Johnny! … Continue reading →

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Who Let the Orcs Out? (Ork, Ork, Ork-Ork)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Administrator

Before we attempt to dress you up like an orc, we must answer one very simple question: What exactly is an orc? To answer this quite thoroughly, we must travel back to the early 1900’s when a man named John … Continue reading →

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A Gorget for Your Thoughts?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Administrator

No, a gorget is not a mythological monster with snakes for hair. A medieval gorget is not a petite woman who still manages to shovel down tons of food. A gorget happens to be precisely the piece of armor you … Continue reading →

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New Photo “Joan of Arc” from our Photo Contest!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Administrator

Our next featured photo comes from Joseph Peterson! This photo shows Joan of Arc in some chainmail and a variant of the Medieval Pigface Helmet! Great pose!

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Pauldrons on My Shoulders Make Me Happy

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Administrator

As a knight, if you want to brush your shoulder off like a boss, you’d have to do so through a layer of metal. The pieces of armor covering a knight’s shoulders were called “pauldrons.” Now stop. Before I say … Continue reading →

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