The Armour Archive

zachos

Hi guys.

I've recently made a video on how a man shall be armed, very simplified of course. If you have 3 minutes, please do check it out, and let me know what you think, as I will probably be making more in future.

http://vimeo.com/m/102962213

Thanks, and all the best.

Zac

zachos

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Its one of the things I like about German over Italian armours. They look a lot less human, almost alien in form.

zachos

1: Steel isn't so much a raw material in the medieval period. It is rather more of a modification to iron to make it stronger and harder. Also, the quality of steel varied by area, period, item and pricetag. Swords were steel for a long time before most armour was, and the Italians were working spri...

zachos

Having been fighting in a full face helm recently, I can also vouch for the fact that intimidation makes fighting a lot easier. I wish I'd had a helm cam to capture some of the concerned faces people pull when they can't see the face of the person attacking them. Historical evidence also shows there...

zachos

Think of all the little bruises you get when you aren't wearing full armour. I got five on my leading arm last weekend, because I left my arm armour at home. Then you imagine that each of those bruises had intent to kill behind them.

Give me full plate any day.

zachos

In the 15th century there is a fashion in lots of places for many doublets to be open at the front. I find it unlikely that an arming doublet would be that open, but its good reason to believe a 15th century petticote could be left open at the front.

zachos

The design is based on a combination of german Armets, including various examples from Conrad Laib. Here are some more photos, including one with the wrapper. I didn't wear it this weekend, as we were mostly practicing melee riding and cavalry charges. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ZAChos/7...

zachos

Now that my jousting helmet is finished, I can share my armour as it currently stands. Still need to do some work on it, mainly leather sewing, but also adding an aventail to the german armet:

zachos

Hey everyone. I've posted this in Interpretive recreation, but as its also combat oriented, thought I'd cross post it here. The cavalry group I ride with have just updated our website. Have a look, especially if you're into armour, horses or combat: There's lots of photos and a link to our Facebook ...

zachos

Hello everyone.

Thought I'd come and share my cavalry groups website for everyone. Enjoy, and let me know what you think!

http://destrier.org.uk/

Zac

zachos

Option two: Make the wings detachable, so that you can wear them for parade, and remove them for fighting.

zachos

No offense but I dislike the horns. It takes the armour from elaborate but kick ass into elaborate, unwieldy and ridiculous. The great thing about the renaissance parade armours is that for the most part they were still functional battle armours, linking the wearers to great warriors of the past. Pu...

zachos

Switch to 16th century heroic armour. Then you can have a muscled cuirass made out of spring steel.

zachos

Whenever I'm going anywhere I may get a chance to use them I take practice daggers with me. Small and portable, most likely to be useful in everyday life, and most difficult to master as a discipline.

zachos

Your wish, etc. My light armour, for a club tournee when I was fighting as someone's squire. Was there a specific reason you didn't have a bevor? Simply because I don't yet own one that I'm happy with. I was offered several to try, but I'm a firm believer that if something doesn't fit exactly it's ...

zachos

What are the minimum armour standards here? I can see people wearing bargrills for jousting...

zachos

Thanks Gerhard. Strangely, the lack of plate on the shoulders didn't actually cause any problems in this instance. Of course, the area is very small, and a difficult one to hit in this kind of combat. The lack of leg armour caused a slight pain, but no bruising, and the lack of Bevor caused a split ...

zachos

Your wish, etc.

My light armour, for a club tournee when I was fighting as someone's squire.

zachos

*sigh* I see I need to pwn this thread again. Well it looks like I'm going to have to take it from you by force! Who is with me? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ZAChos/Re-enactment/484561_460343447319628_822873272_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ZAChos/Re-enactment/3390_46034443...

zachos

Like the kit Johnameyer. A great starting kit, especially as you made it all yourself. Isabella's posture comment holds water I think. Standing confidently will make a good kit stand out more, as it fulfills the image of a heroic knight that little bit more. A quick note on the cuirass you've made (...

zachos

The thing about it for me is that he writes in a self aggrandizing tone, which is fine if it were an advert for his school. It's expected. The fact that he also repeatedly and needlessly insults 99% of the people that might be interested in learning more makes it seem less like an advert though, and...

zachos

What he says has elements of truth in it, but it's the way he says it that makes people dislike him, and ruins his arguments for anyone who would be willing to support him otherwise.

zachos

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How's this?

Late 15th century, southern German.

zachos

MJBlazek wrote:I always snicker at the position of the seax....

You'd be uncontrollable if you saw a 15th century bollock dagger and pouch...

Some really nice early kits here. I'll try find one of my soft kit.

zachos

I've seen those pictures before, but my feelings towards your armour should be pasted across the whole internet.

Awesome

zachos

Put a thrusting tip on it, and you're good to go aren't you?

zachos

If asked for my "armchair quarterback" opinion (which I assume is backseat driving but for sports), The US team is made of some fierce individuals but needs to learn to fight as a team. Their line devolves into one on one fights almost as soon as contact is made, and that only gives the more experie...

zachos

I'm really enjoying Rope's blog about his thoughts on the competition. Seems like a really thoughtful and generally all round nice guy: http://crosstrainingjournals.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/getting-beat-stinks.html If the show gets a second season, I really hope that Rod and Rope both make a reappeara...

zachos

As to Toby's armour, after having seen both harnesses in person I must say I like his current suit more. The MacPherson armour is a stunning piece of work, especially with the gilding and nice details, and as a hallmark for english armours, but his Italian suit by Per is most exquisite, with a like...

zachos

Stop complementing each others armour so much. Everyone knows mine is the best. Why? Because mine makes me look a bit like Arne Koets. And what more could anyone want from an armour?

zachos

You can buy them at any historic royal palace shop.

For 16th century armour I would always go al'antica. Why wouldn't you?

zachos

What is your favorite Jousting harness? Training for heavy and working part time with a local faire group (theater) and want to get something nice put together that will work for both. Cheers, Wade If you want to joust and fight in it then your best bet is 15th/early 16th century harnesses. These h...

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The only person who can really say if it was the right choice is Matt. As they keep saying in the show, a horse is your partner. Some people will work better with some horses than others, and just like with humans, that can vary from day to day. Some days you want a talkative mate, who you can get e...

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Ben: Am I right in thinking they're mounted at this point?

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