Fiore dei Liberi in his 1409 treatise tells us that “Out of envy, some Masters challenged me to combat with sharp swords, in an arming coat and with no other defensive weapon besides a pair of chamois gloves.” (translation care of Tom Leoni). This is light gear indeed, considering that he was facing sharp swords.…
Ukrainian producer of historical fencing weapons and armour: swords, messers and armour plates. Facebook: Historical Fencing Armory
What’s up in Middle Ages Reenactment Upcoming events: Siege of Malbork Torneo dij Cossot Tournoi de béhourd 2019 – Château Naillac Event reports: Battle of Grunwald Abbey Medieval Festival Tewkesbury Medieval Festival This week’s craftsman: AD1410 This week’s video: Armoured fight with a pollaxe This week’s blogpost: “Authentic-looking gear does not make you a good…
We sew custom men’s clothing, mainly from medieval. We are specialized in arming clothes – gambeson, jupons etc. Facebook: AD1410
“Wearing authentic-looking gear does not de facto make you a good re-enactor or living history performer.” Things are just not that simple. Having an evening full of people with great clothes and no skills is still just a costume show. A game of dress-up. Cosplay. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with cosplay. It is…
