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Armed for the Future
Polyurethane Armour for LARP and Cosplay by Red Dragon Let’s face it, when it comes to historical armour, few things offer greater protection than steel. The downsides of weight, inflexibility and the need for constant maintenance to protect against rust are more than offset by the superb protective qualities that it offers. However, in this […]
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Journey to the European Games 2019
We are proud to announce that The Knight Shop will be sponsoring Emilia Cecylia Skirmuntt, a well-known figure and instructor in the HEMA community, to participate in the European Games 2019. The European Games will be held in Minsk, the Capital of Belarus, from the 21st June to the 31st June 2019. The competition features […]
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Armorial Swords – Immortalise Your Family Name
Introducing the new way to keep your family name alive. We are all familiar with the idea of a family crest, well now you can immortalise your family name in our latest purpose made sword, dedicated to your families legacy. This month we are releasing a brand new product, ‘The Armorial Sword’. Developed in house, […]
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The Women History Forgot
Throughout history, there has been Queen’s and noble women that have ruled alongside men but history rarely tells of the tales of the women warriors who’s influence has spanned the decades. These powerful women showed they are just as capable as men when it comes to leading and fighting. Queen Boudica In 43 A.D. the Roman Empire […]
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The Legend Behind The Sword
What makes a sword great is sometimes the story behind it. Whether the story is a legend passed down or recorded history, the story starts with the man who uses the sword. We have selected a few of our swords that have all been wielded by what we consider ‘legendary men’. Excalibur King Arthur – […]
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‘Tis The Season For Mead And Merriment
Spice up the Festive Season with our 8 Mead Cocktails Mead is thought to be the oldest alcoholic beverages known to man. The earliest meads were made from local honey, water, and yeast. Honey was among the original sweeteners for wine, even today some mead is made with grapes or other fruit. The ancient Greeks […]
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Spooktacular Halloween Ideas
Adult Costumes Mad Monk Our collection of Monk’s robes make for the quickest costume that involves very little effort! To give the monk’s robe a Halloween twist, put the hood over your head, paint your face gauntly or with splatters of blood, and pair it with one of our medieval lanterns. Add a candle inside […]
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Iconic Helmets of History
Ribchester Roman Cavalry Helmet Buy a full size replica of a Ribchester Roman Cavalry Helmet from the Knight Shop The Ribchester Helmet is a Roman ceremonial helmet made of bronze, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The helmet is named the Ribchester as it was discovered by a clog maker’s son in1796, […]
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The Evolution of the Sword
Roman Gladius (400 B.C) Buy a full size replica of a Roman Pompeii Gladius from the Knight Shop The Roman Gladius was a single-handed, double-bladed sword and the primary weapon of any Ancient Roman foot soldier. The Gladius sword coupled with a highly skilled and disciplined Roman soldier meant they were undefeatable, creating both a […]
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Yo ho ho, It’s a Pirate’s Life For Me!
Sailing aboard the tall ship Vilma, attacking Conwy Quay as part of Pirate Weekend celebrations Pirates were known and feared for their swash-buckling crimes at sea but have recently increased in popularity due to their appearances in TV and film such as Black Sails, Peter Pan and most famously Pirates of the Caribbean. With the […]