Monday, December 13, 2010

Knight Helmet

The helmet was a vital part of a medieval warrior's equipment, which protected the head from arrows and the deadly blow of the sword. Initially constructed of leather, the helmet eventually was made entirely from iron. The helmet came in a variety of different forms such as the Bascinet, Sugar Loaf, Morion Comb, Kabuto, Great Helm and many more.

A typical type of Ancient Knight Helmet is a hardened-metal shell with an inner liner. Our knight helmets well resemble the ancient ones. These are developed from iron & leather and they cover entire head, with only a narrow opening in front for vision and breath. Available in varying shapes ranging from a simple box shape to stylized ones, to match your distinct preferences and requirement.

We are sure that you will agree that our collection of ancient armor helmets, medieval armor helmets, viking armor helmets, medieval knights helmets are just perfect for conquering your foe. Our range of armor helmets reflects the efforts of those great artists who created tournament amour for nobles and knights through the middle ages.

Buying accessories like swords, knight helmets, shields, capes and more will really bring the medieval knight costume together. If you're dressing up as a knight to wear to the Halloween party, be sure to rescue the damsel in distress. You'll not only have an excellent costume to walk around in, but you'll also have the woman at your side to prove just how mighty you really are.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Civil war weapons- introduction of advance weapon technology

The civil war weapons were basically brought into operation when the Union and the Confederate troops went to the first ever modern war in history. Civil War weapons exemplified a revolutionary change from earlier nineteenth century forms of artillery. The civil war weapons may be distinguished into artillery, small arms, Minnie ball and edged weapons. Mostly, the two types of cannons were used in the war, the first was the riled cannon and the second was the smooth bored cannon. The artillery used during the civil war showed classification on the basis of siege artillery and the tactical deployment.

Rifles and handguns were more frequently used in Civil War. The advancement in newly developed weapon technologies like rapid-fire guns and hand grenades give new form to war. Guns were becoming the most advanced weapons in the Civil War as earlier swords and other blades had been serving this purpose for centuries. However, due to advancement in weapons in the Civil War, these edged weapons were assigned to decoration for officers.

Along with small arms including revolvers and rifles cannons and other large artillery were the pick of the Civil War. These were used when the distance was farther than a hundred yards apart, because of the limited range of guns were not producing fruitful results during the war. In close range, the cannon could be used much like a shotgun. It was filled with a canister full of iron balls. The can split up as soon as the cannon were fired, spraying iron balls at a range of 250 yards or less. As large artillery, cannons were one of the most important weapons in the Civil War, inflicting heavy damage on both sides. Over 600,000 men were killed in the fighting.

When talking about the ancient armory collection, American Civil War weapons are some of the most popular and recognizable collectibles today. Whether you're looking for a Civil War gun, rifle, or an officer's pistol, you can have authentic and historically accurate weapons that are sure to be the ornament of your collection.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Japanese swords

Buying the perfect Japanese swords is not an easy thing to do, as there are many Japanese swords to choose from and many things to take into consideration. The first look at the many Japanese swords on the market will make a person dizzy. Which one is the best for me So many Japanese swords attract the eye and so many seem appropriate for the wall at home...Of course the best one will also be the most expensive, but how do you know for sure what is the best choice

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Medieval swords

In buying yourself a medieval swords' it is best that you do some research before you actually buy a sword. This write up intends to serve as a brief in medieval swords. Medieval swords' as the name implies' came out of the middle ages. The middle ages' besides being a great time for learning' beauty' and architecture' was also the time that saw some epic battles being fought between different kingdoms of that era. This led to the usage of a fair amount of weaponry' with swords often forming the forefront.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Civil war weapons

The Civil War weapons also included handmade crude grenades which would detonate upon impact. One more type of weapon that was commonly used was the multi-barreled .58 caliber rapid fire gun. This gun could fire 300 rounds per minute. Since there were multiple barrels, this gun could be used for longer periods of time without refilling. But for some reason, these guns were not as commonly used as the rifles.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Samurai armor

The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in the form of the yoroi during the Gempei War of 1181-1185. The weight of the yoroi was around 60lb. The upper-body armor of the samurai was known as the 'Do'. This comprised of the 'Sode', the suspended shoulder and upper-arm protection plates. The Sode had hoops by which silk cord was tied and then fixed to the back of the samurai armor in an 'agemaki' / decorative knotted tassel. Guards were also placed over the shoulder cords, and a leather plate placed across the bow cords to prevent them from been cut or becoming ensnared during a skirmish.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Samurai Swords

Samurai swords are science and art wonders. Scientists today are startled to find out that ancient smiths were able to harden and toughen iron ores without the use of modern metal-working machineries. Art curators marvel at their finest polishing works and beautiful fittings.Antique, modern, and mass-produced samurai swords