Woodsman Armour - Leather

A true hero is born through battle.

Epic Armoury's Leather Woodsman Armor is more than just amazing. It is the perfect armour to wear if you play a ranger, rogue or various other characters. This fantasy Larp armour is made from a series of riveted leather plates that are embossed with a Celtic pattern and placed in a diagonal formation. This lightweight brigandine armour is embellished by stitched leather borders around its edges, adding strength to the armour and comfort for the warrior. A series of leather straps in the rear allow the fighter to adapt the armour for an adjusted fit according to the costume worn. For convenience, the warrior can easily dress in the armour using a series of metal studs that help close the armour from the front. Regardless of your role, your Larp character will benefit from the defence this coat of plates provides.

Please Note: Shoulders are sold separately.

The model in these photos has paired the Woodsman Armour Leather & Woodsman Pauldrons Leather with the Imperial Gambeson Black; Ragnar Chainmail Dark; Leather Gloves Suede Black; Herringbone Leg Wraps Black; Medieval Pants Black; Travelers Boots; Sword Belt Laced Brown; Full Scabbard Medium Black & Stronghold Knightly Sword 87cm Gold.

The forest is serene this morning as you head out along the trails. Birds are singing and the weather is crisp, perfect for working without breaking too much of a sweat. But as you approach the dead tree you’d marked the day before, you believe you hear something in the underbrush.

Your calloused, strong hand wraps around the handle of your Wood Axe. The edge is freshly sharpened, and you’re ready to defend yourself from any beast that you might find--relieved as a neighbor’s dog comes bounding out from a bush, instead.

Back to work.

DETAILS

This bestselling Epic Armoury Wood Axe is designed to look like a woodcutter’s tool, as well as a potential weapon. With a slender wooden textured handle and an axe head painted to look like real metal, choose this latex weapon as a way to give your non-combat character a little more realism. Additionally, with its neutral design, you are free to use the Wood Axe in a modern or historic setting.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a solid fibreglass core, and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a “splitting axe” or “carpenter’s axe” depending on the axe’s head shape and its use
• First hafted axe was created about 6,000 B.C. using birch-tar and raw-hide lashings to fix the blade to its handle

Includes 1 x throwing knife and 1 x throwing knife holder.

The forest is serene this morning as you head out along the trails. Birds are singing and the weather is crisp, perfect for working without breaking too much of a sweat. But as you approach the dead tree you’d marked the day before, you believe you hear something in the underbrush.

Your calloused, strong hand wraps around the handle of your knife where it rests in your Woodsman Knife Holder. You’re ready to defend yourself from any beast that you might find--relieved as a neighbor’s dog comes bounding out from a bush, instead.

Back to work.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Brown Woodsman Knife Holder comes with a knife, and isspecifically designed to hold the Epic Armoury Woodsman Knife throwing weapon. The handmade holder attaches to the belt or armour using two leather ties. A leather strap buttons over the knife, keeping it secure even in rough fights.

Made from brown full-grain leather and reinforced stitching around the edges, this weapon holder is built to keep its shape and withstand the abuse of a LARP with regular leather care.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a frog
• Historically used to hold the scabbard of an edged weapon vertically from the belt
• Woodsman Dagger was designed to resemble a “balanced knife,” which is preferred by most Western traditions
• Knife throwing was first used in martial arts and hunting before it became a sport
• Throwing a knife was always considered a risk in martial arts, because an unsuccessful attack would leave you without a weapon while arming your attacker

The street is a hard place to conduct business, but it’s a way of life you’ve become very good at keeping. Two coppers jingle in the pouch hanging from your Broad Belt, but by the end of the day you’re determined to increase the lot to a gold or two. A good card game and a poor ol’ sap is all it takes.

On your way to your regular spot you pass a lovely lady in a fine dress. You may be a ruffian, but with your candid smile you give the lady a tip of your fanciful top hat. She looks flattered, which is a good distraction...because now you’ve got a silver to add to the copper in your pouch.

DETAILS

This bestselling Epic Armoury Broad Belt is a hefty leather belt fitted with D-rings for attaching additional equipment. The belt is made from two connected parallel leather pieces and adjustable braces at the front and back. The belt’s rim is stitched with a leather cord, adding rural detailing that gives life to your costume. Fasten the belt by securing its two 70 cm long belt tongues over a heavy leather plate on the front, locked in place by two rounded, brass belt buckles. Two spacers are included with each belt to give an extra option for customization and perfect fit. The spacers can be used alone or in combination.

• 5 cm. spacer already mounted and included in the shown measurements
• 20 cm. spacer included in the packing.

This Broad Belt is low-fantasy with a tough, but stylish look that can be used with a variety of characters and settings.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages

The Elves weren't the only worry one had in the forest. An experienced ranger could scale the trees and make nary a whisper. but perhaps most fearsome of all were the folks that didn't even bother to hide.
The Woodsmen knew that there was no point hiding in the tree branches when they could easily be removed at a distance and send their would be assailants plummeting to be broken by the forest floor below.

BEWARE THE WOODSMAN FOR HE STALKS THESE LANDS

The Epic Armoury Woodsman Throwing Axe is a coreless latex throwing weapon inspired by the throwing axes of the early migration period. The fearsome Frankish tribesmen were known for breaking the lines of the Roman legions by throwing these heavy-headed axes, splitting the legionaries’ shields to devastating effect. Epic Armoury’s version has a heavy one-edged blade shaped to look like a mundane garden-variety wood-grain decorated woodsman axe.

The Woodsman Throwing Axe is a throwing weapon with a flexible core that gives it heft and makes it capable to be used as a proper throwing axe, which is made from durable closed cell foam and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.

HISTORY

• Historically used by the fearsome Frankish tribesmen against the Roman legions
• Heavy-headed axes would be thrown against the Romans, splitting shields and breaking their lines
• First hafted axe was created about 6,000 B.C. using birch-tar and raw-hide lashings to fix the blade to its handle

"With such beauty it is impossible to give a cold shoulder. Smoldering spauldering. Now to drop it and put it in. Yes, that's it. A handsome paladin such as yourself can clearly do no wrong"

The matching spaulders for our "Antonius" leather armour. The seperate segments are movable and dont limit the movement. The elaborate punchings and the antique finish are a real eye-catcher.
Sold in pairs

You think about dreaming it, we will take care of making it happen.

Our work briefly translates into this: starting from an idea, a sketch, a story and transforming those smoky lines into an object that can be used in the context (whether strictly historical or fantasy) for which it was designed.

Design therefore, at the base of each project, modulated on the budget of each client.

Realization, with a particular attention to detail and real use (not only display but rather mainly products made to be worn, used, lived).

Assistance, so that everything that has already been created does not suffer the damage of time or the wear and tear of years of use.

Black Dragon is our brand for the design and construction of weapons, armor and props oriented to LARP, Cosplay and film productions.

These are articles made of materials such as plastazote, evazote, resins and the like, used to give shape and substance to the wildest dreams of every designer or to reproduce objects not otherwise available because of fantasy.

It was born from the meeting between the Fucina del Drago and Black Forge, an artisan workshop that has been active for years in the LARP and Cosplay sector at national and international level which, in February 2020, joined forces in the common goal of expanding their work and their skills to offer them on a wider market also linked to film productions.

From this collaboration, projects related to TV series have been born that have benefited from years of experience and tests on materials, at the same time highlighting on the one hand the absolute reachable realism and on the other the possibility of truly shaping the imagination to give shape to things otherwise unattainable.

From the feedback obtained, the push that led us to strongly believe in this new project was born to the point of creating a brand dedicated only to this type of product.

A fundamental component of our work remains attentive listening to the customer and continuous contact in order to be certain not only of the achievement of the final result, but also and above all of full satisfaction: from this point of view it makes no difference that you are a live role player, a cosplayer or a film production company, we will still be able to accompany you from the preparatory sketch to the finished product in order to give you the most precise possible idea of ​​what we are making for you.

The Empire has taken over the kingdom--and your home. What was once your tribe has been taken from you in the name of the Emperor, but you will not be silenced.

You look the part of a Queen in your Shoulder Armour and corset as you meet with your warriors in secret. You are plotting a revolt against your oppressors, the spark that will ignite the fire and the war that is sure to follow. You will not stand down. You are prepared to do everything it takes to win back what is rightfully yours.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Shoulder Armour is a handsomely crafted piece of armour with shoulder and upper arm protection. Made from vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, this armour features a pauldron and a sword-breaker designed to deflect blows away from the head. Using overlapping and form-fitting plates to add extra strength to the leather, you can expect to use this shoulder guard for a long time with regular leather care. The upper arm guard is embellished with flattened leather cords and toned rivets.

Secure the Shoulder Armour using the sturdy leather straps around the upper arm and the chest. You can wear it on either shoulder or as a pair together. The style is neutral, allowing you to easily match it with other Epic Armoury leather and metal armours when customizing your character’s equipment.

HISTORY

• Inspired by armour historically made from metal
• Historically designed with sculpted ridges and overlapping plates to provide reinforced protection and to deflect attacks on a chaotic battlefield

When you live as dangerously (and arguably illegally) as you, it’s important to keep all the necessary protections on hand. A hood to cover your face is important, but if you had to give a young thief some important advice--you’d tell him to protect his neck.

Your Shoulder Armour and Neck Guard protect your throat from would be assassins and hangmen with a hungry noose. So long as you are quick on your feet and look out for yourself, this is one piece of gear that is liable to keep you thieving for a long time.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Shoulder Armour and Neck Guard are a set of leather armour with two spaulders and a gorget to protect the shoulders and throat. Made from vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, this armour uses overlapping plates and two small sword-breakers to deflect attacks away from the head. All exposed edges are reinforced with leather and stitching to prevent it from deforming with excessive use.

Secure the Shoulder Armour and Neck Guard around your neck by threading a leather strap through two loops on the back. Adjust the piece to your size by tightening the heavy leather cords and straps at the upper arms. Handsome to behold and designed to be a neutral style, use this armour with an assortment of characters across a multitude of worlds.

HISTORY

• Inspired by armour historically made from metal
• Historically designed with sculpted ridges and overlapping plates to provide reinforced protection and to deflect attacks on a chaotic battlefield
• Also referred to as a gorget, which means throat
• Early versions were typically worn under the breastplate and backplate to support the weight of the heavy plate armour

Winning is gained through treachery and invites treachery against those who gain it!

The Shadow Armor Gorget & Pauldron Set is for those who spend their days defending against the daggers that would find their backs. This armor set comprises two hard leather pauldrons and a leather gorget, ideal for fantasy-based Larpers who crave battle. The jagged-edged pauldrons look similar to dragon scales and had adjustable shoulder pads that can stretch to fit most elite warriors. To put on the shoulder armor, simply slip your head through the gorget, and you are ready for combat. You can also attach the pauldron set to your plate armor or cuirass for a dramatic effect!

I now have armour to survive another fierce night of battle!

The scurrying through thick brush, it is necessary to wear the proper armor. Epic Armoury's Leather Woodsman Shoulder Set is a sleek form-fitting pauldron that will not restrict movement or get caught on loose branches.
Sold as a pair, this richly detailed shoulder armour is made from several plates of stiff, vegetable-tanned leather stitched together to form a solid shell that will help defend the ranger in battle. Each pauldron can be tied to your armour using the leather strap containing riveted, segmented leather plates embossed with a beautiful Celtic pattern.
The distance of the shoulder can be comfortably adjusted to fit the shoulders of just about any warrior. This spaulder-style armour is perfect for rogues and assassins who require protection but do not desire bulky or loose-fitting armour.