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Vikings arms
Weapons
The Vikings were Germanic tribes based in northern Europe, the ancestors of present day Norwegians, Swedes and Danes. In early medieval times they became known as severe and feared warriors who savagely fought in many victorious campaigns spreading…
Lorica segmentata
Roman soldiers of the imperial era were known for wearing protective armours which consisted of several steel segments fastened usually with leather straps and therefore they called it Lorica segmentata – segmented cuirass. Provided excellent…
Medieval jewellery
Wearing a nice piece of jewellery never went out of fashion. However, in medieval Europe the jewellery fulfilled more functions than it usually does now. For instance it could hold clothing together like an ancient safety spin. And the heads of…
Samurai swords warranty
Motto: Not even the best and most expensive samurai sword is indestructible.
Medieval knights
A knight – bold and loyal elite warrior riding horseback heavily armed is one of the most iconic symbols for the Middle Ages. Today we can find them often pictured as true hero archetypes in many poems and epic stories written just during the times…
Development of European Arms and Armor
Educational charts of arms and armor, prepared by Bashford Dean, ill. by S.J. Rowland and Hashime Murayama. European armor, helmets, breastplates, gauntlets, shields, swords, pole arms, spurs, crossbows and bows and guns - the development of their…
Hunting knife
Hunting is unimaginable without fine and reliable equipment. The best tool to skin hunted game or cut its meat with is a hunting knife. Present day market offers many variations depending on their origin and adaptations. However, all of them should…
What is the difference between normal and forged sword blade?
The 54SiCr6 spring steel from which the sword blades are produced, have a high fatigue resistance. The chromium and silicon alloyed steel has high stability, hardness and abrasion resistance. A mold is filled with a prescribed composition of metals…
Throwing axe made of mild steel or spring steel?
We offer throwing axes from both steel grades. How do their properties differ?
Information about custom-made-shoes
You often ask about the possibilities in the production of our historical shoes. You can find shoes from several manufacturers in our store. The following information does not apply to imported footwear such as from Marshal Historical, Ulfberth, etc…
Historical shoes
We are not certain when someone worn shoes for the first time but the oldest found were about 10,000 years old. Since then they came through a long evolution and as the society was developing and people’s taste changing we now observe a lot of…
Medieval Shields
Before the firearms widely spread on the battlefields and revolutionized the world of warfare, the shields made from various materials such as wood or wicker (sometimes iron) had been serving well to their owners for long centuries. The combatants…
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the shipping cost?
- Since I live in the U.S. am I still required to pay the 21% VAT?
- Can you ship batons, knives, crossbows or bladed weapons to the UK?
- Do you make custom-sized chain mail armor?
- Are the shoes rather large or small?
- I wore the costume and want to clean it now, but I do not know how.
- Are the shoes you offer suitable for everyday use?
- I've inherited a nice weapon from my grandparents. It could be an original. Can you assess its value?
- I have ordered a sword in your store and would like to order a scabbard now, how?
- My glove size is 9. What size of gauntlets should I order if I want to wear padded leather gloves inside?