The Armour Archive

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Therion wrote:
AgeOfCraft wrote:Safe and comfortable body protection from XIV century - Сhalkis Brigandine Type 2.

Do you have interior pictures of this available?

we have video with them - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uccjNaXSQrI

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Every fighter knows, the key to success in battle and victory it's a lot of time spent on good training. And if you want to have the most effective and safe training, you should use soft armor allowing to carry out in full contact fighting for the acquirement of skills and not get injured as in tour...

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New item in our site! Great armor for Europe XVI century. Simplicity of design three metal plates riveted to skin. Three not so wide plates provide a lightweight product. Partly anatomy allows you to save the mobility and provides good protection the front and sides of the shins, which is important ...

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Safe and comfortable body protection from XIV century - Сhalkis Brigandine Type 2. It comes from Chalcis, where in 1840 they were found in the basement of the Venetian fortress. Dated between the late XIV century and the 60th of the next century. This armour consist from tempered steel plates 1-0.8 ...

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New helmets! Very popular Bascinet from Sitten and Bascinet-klappvisor from Germanic National Museum of Nuremberg. It will be perfect for your armour kit on XIV century. Details here: http://ageofcraft.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=60_65&product_id=157 http://ageofcraft.com/index.php?ro...

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please visit our site, hand protection page: http://ageofcraft.com/index.php?route=p ... path=60_68
you can find here what you want. For adding protection your fingers I recomend finger shields it's realy working

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jenzinas wrote:2 weeks for shipping, plus how much time for construction? Are they all in stock? are they custom made?

yes all kits are custom made, using your measurements. One kit producing 3-3,5 weeks

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For the visby gauntlets / other gauntlets, is there a choice of color for the suede? yes, but it will be more than basic price, what color do you want? Chestnut tan http://d31snyb1jsf9xb.cloudfront.net/services/image.aspx/media/images/product/2608-04-L.JPG Or at least close to this. yes we can prod...

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jenzinas wrote:What's the delivery time for one of the kits?

Usually 2 weeks for shipping

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RoundTop wrote:For the visby gauntlets / other gauntlets, is there a choice of color for the suede?

yes, but it will be more than basic price, what color do you want?

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Ceawlin wrote:Do these kits include a gambeson?

no, gambeson not include to price

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boris_ wrote:Whats the documentation for the the "optimum armor kit"

You mean historical source? all you can find on our site www.ageofcraft.com

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The new 2014 began, which means a new season of historical medieval battles will start soon. The spring and summer promise to be busy since two international festivals under the auspices of HMB International Association and Imcf, as well as many regional championships will be held. It all means ever...

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Armour kits

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New item in our shop - plate shoulders from "Sforza triptych" 1450-1460 Royal Museums of Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium. Spring tempered steel 1mm. Price: $265

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We can produce this Brigandine, on photo our job

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For brigandine shells we use spring tempered steel 1 - 0.8 mm (19 - 20 gauge) and grey or black woolen cloth

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Merry Christmas dear friends!

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New plate hips protection in our store! Part from composite armour of a Count of Matsch (formely known as Urs), Lombardy and Germany c. 1370-1410 in Chrburg - CH S18. Spring tempered steel, 1,2-1 mm (18-19 gauge). Price: $495. Details here http://i41.tinypic.com/99e0wn.jpg http://i44.tinypic.com/2el...

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Simple but reliable shin protection, plate greaves - this is what you need.
One of variant legs protection in XIV-XVth centures. Spring tempered steel, 1mm (19 gauge). Price: $295. Details here

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The batting thickness 3 mm + 2 layer of flax

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About this gambeson... http://i39.tinypic.com/o7ulv4.jpg What materials are used for the shell and padding? What color options are available? What sizes are available? - We use inside and outside linen, between thick batting. - Colors can be different: black, blue, red, green, brown all depends on ...

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Perfect hand protection on XVth century! Plate mittens from Nuremberg. Like on sculpture electorate of Saxony begin of XVth century. Spring tempered steel 1,2-1mm, with sewn glove. Very reliably and realy comfortable hand protection. Price: $345 Details here http://i44.tinypic.com/21ox2dc.jpg http:/...

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Body protection for XVth century. Brigandine from "Royal arsenal England" in Leeds. Spring tempered steel 1-0.8mm. One of better protection on this period. Price: $1 085. Details here http://i40.tinypic.com/aa7hp5.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/2lmw7ea.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/2m3r0cy.jpg

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thanks everybody for advice, we rely on your experience in SCA and in future we will use your recommendations for this item.

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Alot of helms with peak are using now successfull, without any question to face protection. And it so difficult to pierce chainmail when underneath chain mail will be this hiden protection. In combination it's strong protection. About marshals, they should apply rule to hidden face protection with ...

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Alot of helms with peak are using now successfull, without any question to face protection. And it so difficult to pierce chainmail when underneath chain mail will be this hiden protection. In combination it's strong protection. About marshals, they should apply rule to hidden face protection with c...

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But this helm used only with chainmail and complete face protection is about like here

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Can you show me appropriate bar grill?

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Visit our SALE page maybe you find something interesting http://ageofcraft.com/sale/

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The main requirements are:
- thickness steel should be no less 14 gauge
- steel should be not of light alloys
This helmet corresponds all requirement, information about historical compliance you can find here

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This helmet will be good protection for your head!
Bascinet with peak, dates back to the 14th century and was one of popular Italian helmets with open face. Spring tempered steel, 2mm(12 gauge), hidden face protection, chin strap. Price $445. Details here

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"Age of Craft" company presents new item - Simple vambraces from Milan XIV th century from Churburg collection. Producing from spring tempered steel 1mm(18 gauge) and elbows 1.2mm(16 gauge). The design provides moving bracer. Interesting price, only $399. Details on our page http://i43.tinypic.com/2...

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Hello!
New item from "Age Of Craft" company!
Chain Mail Mittens. Europe, XIV th century.
Riveted chainmail, add protection spring tempered steel 0.8 mm
Price: $260
Details WEB-site or page on facebook

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Check out our armory (Age of Craft)! Handcrafted armor, made of tempered spring steel:

Details in PM, our WEB-site or facebook page

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