Fantasy theme gave a significant push for hobbys in one way or another connected with fencing and armor developing. Of course we can not ingnore this direction. In general, if you want to collect the most realistic fantasy armor - we are at your service! Especially since our armor has a nice design and you can create the necessary image with it.

Part of our armor elements are also suitable for HEMA. But in the future we plan to develop mittens, elbows, knees, etc specially for this direction. Part of our armor elements are also suitable for HEMA. But in the future we plan to develop specially for this discipline mittens, elbows, knees, etc. This direction of fencing is based on medieval fencing books (training books) and special very flexible and light swords are used here.

In fighting stylization, we first of all provide protection and convenience. When developing such armor, we combine the existing elements and parts of the medieval armor existing separately, but in close regions and time frames.

In historical reconstruction, we try to maximally repeat the geometry of the example artifact. The difficulty is that often both the example and the artifact are located far from us. Therefore, such work requires considerable skill.

News

I’m searching for an assistant for my workshop. Sculpture out of sheet metal

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I’m searching for an assistant for my workshop. Sculpture out of sheet metal

Hello everyone! I’m seeking an assistant to make knight armor. Experience is a bonus, but passion and a willingness to learn are more important. If you’re interested in fulfilling your dreams and constantly learning about armor, this workshop might be the perfect opportunity. The English subtitles were just added.

Brass plating of the steel. Decorative cover for a medieval bascinet

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Brass plating of the steel. Decorative cover for a medieval bascinet

Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know that a new video was uploaded on the live channel. This video showcases the creation of a decorative overlay for a side hinge on a medieval bascinet with the hounskull. The techniques used in this video, I believe, have been used during the Middle Ages. English subtitles have recently been added, so I highly recommend checking it out!

I’m tempering and polishing a bacinet. Medieval helmet creation

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I’m tempering and polishing a bacinet. Medieval helmet creation

Hello everyone! The helmet with hounskull is at its last stage of production. I filmed how I temper and polish it, the video is up on my live channel with English subtitles. Enjoy!

Covering the work surface with steel. Table for armor assembly

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Covering the work surface with steel. Table for armor assembly

Hey everyone! I finished the work on my work table, the last stage was adding the sheet of steel to the edge. Now I have a flat surface I can assemble armor on and it’s much more convenient than before. The video is already posted on my live channel with English subtitles. Enjoy!

Restoring the surface of the worktable and something else interesting

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Restoring the surface of the worktable and something else interesting

Hello everyone! I recently restored the damaged surface of my worktable. The video about it is already on my live channel with English subtitles so I invite you all to go and take a look. Also, I’m showing the book with recipes from Skyrim I received recently and I find it a lot of fun.

I’m forging the rivets for the medieval helmet. Lathing without a lathe

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I’m forging the rivets for the medieval helmet. Lathing without a lathe

Hello everyone! In this video, I’m making cone rivets for the bascinet with a hounskull. The English subtitles were just added! Hope you enjoy the video.

My maker’s marks for armor

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My maker’s marks for armor

Hello again! I ordered some new maker’s marks for my workshop and I’m talking about them in this video. Also, per your advice, I’m giving away the Ugears puzzle to the children of our soldiers. The English subtitles were just added, so please go and take a look.

I’m making a visor of a medieval knight. Hounskull

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I’m making a visor of a medieval knight. Hounskull

Hey everyone! On my live channel, I continue working on the hounskull bascinet. In this video, I’m showing some detailed work on the visor – drilling the holes and cutouts. The English subtitles have just been added.

The best gorget. Protection for full-contact knightly combats

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The best gorget. Protection for full-contact knightly combats

Hello everyone! New day, new video! This time, let’s talk about gorgets. I’ve been developing various models for buhurt for some time and I have some thoughts to share on this topic.

Removable hounskull mechanism. Making a medieval helmet

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Removable hounskull mechanism. Making a medieval helmet

Hey everyone! I continue working on the helmet with the hounskull on my live channel. In this video, I show how I make the hinges for attaching the visor. And also I prepare the helmet for the aventail that will be attached later. The English subs have just been added so go and take a look!

Hounskull. Forging a visor for a medieval helmet

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Hounskull. Forging a visor for a medieval helmet

Hey everyone! I continue working on the bascinet with the hounskull. Watch me forge the visor on my live channel, the English subtitles are finished!

Bacinet in 7 hours. How to make a Medieval helmet today

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Bacinet in 7 hours. How to make a Medieval helmet today

Hey everyone! I’m making a hounskull bascinet. Medieval stylization. Such a visor is rarely used in buhurts, but in the Middle Ages, such protection was quite common. I make it using electric welding. Maybe then this was done with blacksmith welding, but I don’t know how. Watch the work process on the live channel with English subtitles.

Frog-mouth helm

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Frog-mouth helm

This is a rather old video I shot before the war. I finally put it together with a voiceover. I think you liked the little historical insert instead of polishing 🙂

Reptilian Helmet or Medieval Armet? How to forge armor

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Reptilian Helmet or Medieval Armet? How to forge armor

I finally finished another difficult project! A one-piece forged helmet inspired by the medieval armet. This type of armet is also called biquoque.

New blacksmithing devices

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New blacksmithing devices

Hey everyone! New video on the live channel! I’ve made some devices to make my job easier, so come and take a look!

Subscribers make their first armor!

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Subscribers make their first armor!

Hello everyone,

There is a new video on my live YouTube channel! In this video, my subscribers are making their very first armor. We start with simple items like the breastplate and umbo, and you’ll get to see the process step by step. The video is in Ukrainian, but don’t worry if you don’t speak the language. We’ve included English subtitles so that everyone can follow along and learn. Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments. 

Dawnguard armor in real life. Review

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Dawnguard armor in real life. Review

Hello everyone!

I am excited to announce that there is a new video on my YouTube channel! In this video, I’m reviewing the Dawnguard armor from Skyrim that I made. I’m discussing the helmet and shoulders of the Dawnguard and comparing it to both medieval armor and modern armor for buhurt. Whether you’re a fan of Skyrim or simply interested in armor design, you won’t want to miss this video.

Armor workpieces

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Armor workpieces

Hey everyone! There’s a new type of armor that starting now is sold in the workshop. This is semi-finished armor or a workpiece.

CNC laser cutting

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CNC laser cutting

Hey everyone! I’ve got some pretty items for the workshop cut on the laser cutter and there’s a video about it on my live channel. The English subtitles have been added so please enjoy watching.

Tagred and Matari generators. I made a voltage indicator

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Tagred and Matari generators. I made a voltage indicator

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! There’s a new video on my live channel about how things are going with the generator. The subtitles have been added so please enjoy!

Gas exhaust for the Tagred generator. Polish generator in Ukraine

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Gas exhaust for the Tagred generator. Polish generator in Ukraine

Hello everyone! I have a new video on my live channel about the Tagred generator and the exhaust pipe for it. The video has English subtitles for those who prefer them. I hope you’ll tune in and check it out!

Expensive, 0-month warranty. Generator in Ukraine

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Expensive, 0-month warranty. Generator in Ukraine

Hello everybody! Subtitles have been added to the video about the generator on the live channel. I accidentally bought a generator with a warranty of 0 months. Theoretically, it is possible to return it within 14 days. But I’m afraid that there are no guarantees that the money will be returned. Is the generator working? I do not know. As soon as I pour gasoline into the generator, it will be considered used and non-refundable.

Is it possible to make armor from VT5-1 titanium? Test with an ax

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Is it possible to make armor from VT5-1 titanium? Test with an ax

Hello everyone! I have a new video on my live channel that you won’t want to miss. In this video, I test out a new grade of titanium to see if it can be used to make armor. I also conduct a couple of crash tests with an ax to see how well the armor holds up. Make sure to watch the video with English subtitles for all of the details. Thanks for supporting my channel!

How to protect your armor from rust?

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How to protect your armor from rust?

Hello! There’s a new video on the live channel with some tips about how to protect your armor from rusting and how to remove small patches of rust. The English subtitles were added.

I reforged two dollars into twenty! Blacksmith’s tongs without power!

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I reforged two dollars into twenty! Blacksmith’s tongs without power!

Hey guys! Today, many households in Ukraine experience power shutoffs, and the workshop is not an exception to that. I’m making the most of the situation and here’s the video of how I made blacksmith’s tongs without electricity! This video has all you love so much: music improvisation, burning hot steel, and a cozy atmosphere. The English subtitles were added, so please go and give it a watch!

Hammer forging. First time working on the MA 4127

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Hammer forging. First time working on the MA 4127

Hello everyone! I’ve recently tried working on the new power hammer and I made a small hammer. This was my first time working on this hammer and now I realize that there are some tools that I need. Now the video has subtitles so please enjoy watching it!

How to install a power hammer on vibration mounts by yourself

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How to install a power hammer on vibration mounts by yourself

Hello everyone! While there was no light, I decided to move some of the equipment that I had been planning for a long time. Finally, I moved the power hammer into the workshop. The English subtitles are finished so please take a look!

Disc and lever cutters for shaped sheet metal cutting

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Disc and lever cutters for shaped sheet metal cutting

Hey everyone! I’ve got some new cutters for the workshop so that I could work when the power is out, and also sometimes it’s more convenient than using an angle grinder. The subtitles are finished so please go and take a look!

Armet reconstruction and stream announcement

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Armet reconstruction and stream announcement

Hey everyone! There’s a new video on the live channel. I’m showing the progress on the armet and talking about a stream I’m going to take part in. There are English subtitles so please give it a watch!

I’m welding a hammer and giving a plasma cutter and armor away!

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I’m welding a hammer and giving a plasma cutter and armor away!

Hey everyone! One of my hammers broke recently so I repaired it and explained how I did it on my live channel. I have some stuff in the workshop that I don’t need so I’m giving them away. Also, I gave away a plasma cutter to guys who help our military, they need it more than I do. English subtitles are available!

The device for the visor and the idea of the armor-forging group

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The device for the visor and the idea of the armor-forging group

Hello guys! I’ve made a device for the visor to help me achieve the needed shape more easily. Also, in this video, I talk about an idea I had about an armor-forging group. English subtitles are finished so please take a look and let me know what you think!

New items in stock!

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New items in stock!

Another stock update! Armor in stock is finished and ready for shipping, no need to wait in the queue.

The history of the chainmail

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The history of the chainmail

The history of chainmail is more than 2,000 years old. Its inventors are considered to be the Celtic tribes who lived in Europe and reached the Middle East. The Celtic chainmail looked like a sleeveless jacket with a wide cape-collar.

General concept of Fantasy for buhurt

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General concept of Fantasy for buhurt

Not every fantasy armor can be optimized for steel fights. For example, the knights of Gondor from LotR don’t need a lot of optimization, but the half-naked orcs from Warcraft would need so much change, that they will become unrecognizable (although you can be a bit creative and make a muscle torso and arm armor with anatomical bicep).

Fantasy style in steel fights

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Fantasy style in steel fights

I have been trying on the role of a YouTuber this year. Something goes well, something doesn’t. I slightly figured out how to work on my content.

Armor and clothes. Doublet, aketon, gambeson, underarmor clothing

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Armor and clothes. Doublet, aketon, gambeson, underarmor clothing

Since the creation of first armor, the need for the underarmor clothing has appeared. Depending on the time period, region, type of armor, warriors, and armorers came up with different solutions.

Plate arm armor “Waldburg-Zeil”. Video about the forging of the elbow.

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Plate arm armor “Waldburg-Zeil”. Video about the forging of the elbow.

The German lands were a part of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. It was a union of benefices bound by the very limited power of the elected emperor.

Forging of the medieval helmet. Tournament knight armet “Gaston”.

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Forging of the medieval helmet. Tournament knight armet “Gaston”.

ENGLISH Subtitles
In this video, I make the medieval armet on based on two artifacts. They are the Italian sallet (which is what it says on the picture) and the visor which looks like it is german. Even though the source is the skull of the sallet, the right classification for this helmet – closed armet for the fight with clubs on foot.

Forging of the plate leg armor in Kastenbrust style.

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Forging of the plate leg armor in Kastenbrust style.

The armor in Kastenbrust style can be found on the medieval images. There is almost no armor of this style preserved to our days. Their recreation is only possible using medieval statues, bas-reliefs or images.

Helmet crash test. Falchion, mace, poleaxe, halberd against bascinet!

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Helmet crash test. Falchion, mace, poleaxe, halberd against bascinet!

When the gunpowder appeared and bullets started to break the armor the masters of those times started to make the armor thicker.

Forging steel face Bagatur. Eastern style helmet for fighting.

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Forging steel face Bagatur. Eastern style helmet for fighting.

Why Bagatur? Bagatur is a hero of legends and tales, sung about in fierce Eastern epos, closest to Genghis Khan himself.

Forging visors for closed knight helmet

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Forging visors for closed knight helmet

In this video, I continue to forge a medieval helmet.

Forging kneecaps for Kasten-Brust Armor

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Forging kneecaps for Kasten-Brust Armor

Forging kneecaps for plate leg style Kasten-Brust Armor

Armor review by Richard Manns

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Armor review by Richard Manns

ArmorySmith Review

When I first began fighting I had no Idea what I was set to encounter.  I needed protection, but there was such a huge selection of armor and armorers that at the end of a three month’s search I had made little progress towards picking a kit.  I spent days going over pictures and videos posted by European armorers trying to figure out which set or time period really fit me the best. At first, I have to admit, I was very hesitant. Sending money to some company I had never heard of halfway across the world in hopes of getting some armor in return?  There was certainly some worry that sending money overseas was going to disappear into a black hole.  ArmorySmith proved me wrong. 

IMCF 2019 in Ukraine!

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IMCF 2019 in Ukraine!

Recently we discovered that the next IMCF World Championship 2019 will be held in Ancient Kyiv in “The Kievan Rus Park”!

14th century bascinet found in Ukraine

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14th century bascinet found in Ukraine

Judging by the shape Italian (not German) helmet was accidentally found in Bukrin near Kyiv.

Ukrainian Qualifications for the BotN 2018

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Ukrainian Qualifications for the BotN 2018

On the 3rd of February qualifications between Ukrainian teams took place.

Education and Training of the Knights

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Education and Training of the Knights

Who are knights? Beautiful romantics and winners of the tournaments, eternal wanderers and heroes of great battles or unmerciful murderers and conquerors on the king’s watch?

Photosession

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Photosession

January photosession. The truth is without snow. Barbut is equipped with a removable plume of horse tail.

Interview with the headmaster of ArmorySmith

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Interview with the headmaster of ArmorySmith

Author Yanina Lymar

Today I’d like to introduce you to my friend, good person and a great master of his craft. A man, thanks to whom I had stayed in the movement and met most of my current friends.

Jaime Lannister of the 16th century

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Jaime Lannister of the 16th century

tumblr_m95xh286st1rct58lo1_500Fierce German mercenary knight Götz von Berlichingen loved a good feud. As a soldier for hire in the early 1500s, he and his rogue crew of rabble-rousers fought on behalf of whichever Bavarian dukes and barons had the biggest beefs and the fattest wallets.

Our youtube chanel

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Our youtube chanel

Subscribe to our YouTube channel! We have both working process and finished product description captured on video there. We make such videos to get you acquainted with our workshop and our products.

Name change. ArtArmor – ArmorySmith

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Name change. ArtArmor – ArmorySmith

The ArtArmor Workshop – our name for more than 5 years, but unfortunately not mellifluent and difficult to remember. In addition to this, we transfered to the “.com” type of website instead of “com.ua” and our name was already taken. This is why we decided to move forward and to make a little re-branding.