Jason's Historical Reenactment Ideas

At the end of the armorer's spectrum (as far as business philosophy), from the folks at Ashcraft/Baker, are the folks at Blankenshield Armory.  Whereas Ashcraft/Baker is producing armor to meet SCA standards and be affordable for the average "weekend warrior," Blankenshield's armor is custom-fitted, using extensively researched, labor-intensive methods to produce high quality, historically-based armor that will protect its wearer in live steel combat or equestrian jousting.  This quality comes at a price, though, as I have owned cars that cost less than a suit of Blankenshield armor.

I definitely think that there is room in the market for both sorts of companies.  When I am putting together my own armor (which will be for use in SCA-style combat), I will probably be buying equipment from Ashcraft/Baker or someplace similar.  However, if I were going into a combat reenactment of the sort that Blankenshield armor is built for, I would want to have the option of buying that sort of armor.

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• #1 Comment from brookswift 
  8/12/08 2:04 PM | Permalink

  I should warn you, Blankenshield is probably the most disrespected armourer in the whole armouring community. not to say that he doesn't do fine craftmanship, but his idea of history is a bit... off. just don't say his name three times or he'll show up in a rain of fire and brimstone vociferously attacking all who doubt his methods.