Armor Articles & D.I.Y.

Armor Related articles for the medieval enthusiast. This section contains articles about suits of armor including armor related terms and names of the different pieces required to protect a medieval knight; blogs about armor products and D.I.Y. (Do it Yourself) articles to assist with armor repairs.

The Buckler: Small And Effective

The Buckler: Small And Effective

Posted: February 28, 2024

The buckler, a small yet formidable shield, stands as a symbol of martial skill and ingenuity across various cultures and epochs

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Viking Shield Maidens

Viking Shield Maidens

Posted: January 31, 2024

The Viking shield maiden, whether a widespread reality, an exceptional occurrence, or a mythological ideal, remains an integral part of our understanding of Norse culture.

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The Kabuto Samurai Helmet

The Kabuto Samurai Helmet

Posted: April 15, 2023

The Kabuto is the helmet worn as part of the Samurai Armor ensemble. It is a highly important and symbolic piece of the armor.

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Learn About Medieval Armor

Learn About Medieval Armor

Posted: April 14, 2023

The transition from chainmaille armour to plate armour seems to have taken place in the 13th century. Learn each of the parts a medieval suit of armour.

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Viking Shield Wall Controversy

Viking Shield Wall Controversy

Posted: March 27, 2023

The Viking shield wall is a famous battle formation that has been depicted in various media as an impregnable defense system used by Viking warriors. However, there has been much debate among scholars regarding the reality of the Viking shield wall

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Repair Chain Maille

Repair Chain Maille

Posted: July 10, 2021

It's been a tough day of battle and now its time to mend your armor. This DIY article will show you step by step approach to repair a hole in butted European 4 in 1 chain maille armor.

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