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On Arming Points and Knots
How to make arming points for armored combat, harnischfechten, etc. We discuss historical arming points and cover how to make your own.
Last Minute Demo with Bayt Al-Asad
This past weekend, I had an amazing opportunity to help out my friends at Bayt Al-Asad, a Persian historical combat…
Re-furbishing an Arming Sword Grip
This is the process I followed to re-finish the hilt of an arming sword.
Opening the 2023 Season: New Hampshire Renaissance Faire!
I’m PSYCHED! In just under two weeks I’ll be at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire with the Brotherhood of tohe…
Thoughts on Chivalry Today
Is there a place for Chivalry in today’s world? Let’s talk about it.
2023 Armored Fighter Clinic at Historic Equitation
Last weekend I traveled to England for an armored fighting clinic, but also got to ride a warhorse!
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…
The Perils of New Armor
This essay is primarily focused on later period, European, full plate armor. In my case, late 15th century. As some…
Train Like a 15th Century Knight
In 1408, the anonymous book, “Livre des faits de Jean le Meingre, dit Boucicaut” spoke of knighthood, deeds, and the…