Medieval armor - Or: how to buy autistic things that Amazon really doesn't do

[Xarpho]

I've never really showed my autism on KF before, but I wanted to get a Crusader-style helmet (Deus Vult type) for Renaissance Faire and other fun stuff (memes?!), but the one I purchased from "SCZO Supplies" for $55 was nose-crushing disappointment...turns out a stiff little less than 9" clearance from front to back does my nose no favors and makes it difficult to use it at all (I have a large head). So...do any Kiwis know of a good place to purchase helmets and stuff for a reasonable price?

 

[NerdShamer]

Make it yourself?

...Or just get someone to weld it for you if you don't have an furnace in your backyard.

Plus, some internal padding wouldn't hurt, either.

 

[Meat Target]

https://www.darkknightarmoury.com/

 

[Forgetful Gynn]

Try Medieval Collectibles.

 

[Distant Stare]

If you want to expand your crusader autism to books, check out the Richard Fox

 

[Coffee Druid]

I'd love some armor sometime. It's expensive though if you want decent stuff for actual combat. I know a guy who works renn faires and makes armor pieces, and I've gotten to know how long it really takes.

I make chainmaille myself though if that counts as medieval armor (arguable more widely used back then than say, plate). I mostly make small things like jewelry, belts, and bags. But making a shirt really isn't too hard. Just takes a goddamn long time.

 

[cuÞbert]

I'd love some armor sometime. It's expensive though if you want decent stuff for actual combat.

Yeah you got that right. I myself am working on a set of authentic mid 13th century knight armor with period clothing and its looking to be several thousand dollars total by the end. Its even higher the later in the Middle Ages you go. A suit of 14th century partial plate/coat of plates might run you $10k while I've seen cost estimates for 15th century plate armor go up to $50,000

OP, if you're looking for something for memes or fantasy costuming, I would look at a site like this. You can get helmets for various head sizes:

https://www.outfit4events.com/eur/

For something for combat or reenactment, I would look into a custom armorer.

 

[Death Knight Of Mor]

http://truehistoryshop.com/

Master Uley

Master Uley

master-uley.com

http://sharukhanmarket.com/

https://ageofcraft.com/

Main - armorysmith.com

www.armorysmith.com

This here is some armor shops. Mostly from eastern Europe in Russia and Ukraine.
True history shop
Master-uley
Armory Smith
have great helms or "topf-helms"

Topfhelm "Griffon" - armorysmith.com

Topfhelm “Griffon” is based on the tournament topfhelms of 14th century. In essence, it is a cavalry helmet but suits great for the sports tournaments on foot. We added holes on the visor for better vision and breathing. Holes near the ears are for better hearing. It will help you communicate...

www.armorysmith.com

Topf helmet. XIII-XIV A.D. - TRUE HISTORY SHOP | ARMOUR, HELMET, WEAPONRY, CLOTHES

European XIII-XIV century Price is for 2 mm mild steel. 2.5 mm will be +30€ 3 mm will be +60€ Hardened/stainless steel is for discussion.

truehistoryshop.com

Topfhelm from Dargen castle. Germany 13ctry

Master Uley

master-uley.com

Knight Topfhelm

Master Uley

master-uley.com

Have fun.
maybe when start buying more armor. you can make the Kiwi Khaganate led by Tsar-khan Joshua khanor moon of House moo

 

[Meat Target]

https://www.darkknightarmoury.com/