(If you haven’t seen it yet, this series begins with Part 1 over here.) I touched a little on my packing strategy in the last post, on paperwork when we looked at a packing list. In my case, I have some pretty beefy and heavy full plate armor and I’m a fairly pudgy 6 feet […]
Traveling with Armor Today (Part 4): Packing
Happy Christmas to You
May you and your loved ones feast like kings and may all your days be filled with joy.
Traveling with Armor Today (Part 3): Paperwork
What kind of paperwork to take with you when you travel with armor – How I do it.
Some Thoughts On Horsemanship
The very word, “chivalry” comes from the French “cheval”, meaning “horse”. From the very beginning of chivalry and knighthood, horses and riding them have been at the base of what we do. [T]he art of being a good horseman is one of the main skills necessary to knights and squires… King Dom Eduarte 1 of […]
Re-furbishing an Arming Sword Grip
This is the process I followed to re-finish the hilt of an arming sword.
Hire a Knight for Your Event
Hire a knight for your next event!
Traveling with Armor Today (Part 2)
(If you haven’t seen it yet, this series begins with Part 1 over here.) Destination Travel So now you’ve booked your flights and need to figure out where you’ll stay and how you’ll get there. The simplest way is to meet up with a local who can take you and your gear where you need […]
Traveling with Armor Today (Part 1)
Flights Many of us travel long distances to fight. Today, travel is so much more complex than in the middle ages. Here, and in subsequent posts, I hope to make that travel a little easier. First, you’ll need to solidify your participation in the event you’re going to. Each event is different, so look at […]
Thoughts on Chivalry Today
Is there a place for Chivalry in today’s world? Let’s talk about it.
Last Renfaire of the 2022 Season: Autumn Knights
This past weekend, I worked with the Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword (an educational reenactment demonstration group) at the brand new Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire. Autumn Knights is the first renfaire put on by The Knights Hall. It took place this past Friday evening and all day and evening Saturday. First time fairs are […]