Stronghold Arming Sword

As she quietly slits the guard’s throat with a swift and controlled movement, Cas makes sure to hold him, so he doesn’t make any noise and attracts unwanted attention, when he hits the ground.

The devious Lord that hired her and a couple of poor scumbag mercenaries seemed to forget to pay for her services. A content smile spreads across her face, and she draws her sword again sneaking against the ivy covered stone wall. This visit will be over before anyone can say “scoundrel”...

DETAILS

Epic Armoury proudly presents yet another addition to the Stronghold line: Wield our Stronghold Arming Sword and experience an era past with this powerful and charmingly simple Medieval-inspired weapon!

 This 105 cm sword has a 67 cm fullered blade designed to be lightweight, while maintaining its structural stability. Made from EVA foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong and impressive paintwork, this sword is just as soft as any latex coated weapon but even more sturdy in battle!

 The longer version exhibits a 20 cm long fullered spacer made from polyurethane foam, that is sculpted and hand painted. The gold coloured crescent crossguard is embellished with subtle steel details, and the handle is cast and painted to appear like brown criss-crossed leather. A flat crescent pommel at the end of the handle stands as a promise, that this no-fuss-sword will get the job done for you.

Due to the density of the blade, there is a chance of paint being rubbed off due to the friction caused when the blade and another dry surface makes contact. To mitigate this, we advise you to coat the blade with Epic Armoury Protection Gel rather than regular maintenance silicone spray, which will reduce the friction and in turn stress on the paint.

 The Stronghold Arming Sword is high quality gear due to its impressive durability and magnificent details. This sword will make you confident in the safety and appeal of your LARP weapon on the battlefield, whether you are part of an outlaw group or a lone ranger

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There are stories being told about you amongst the soldiers. You are the mercenary who has slain over a thousand men. You put fear in your enemies with one sweep of your weapon. Your aura of darkness freezes the hearts of anyone who looks you in the eye. And your favorite? Someone is saying you made a deal with a devil so that you may never die.

You strap your Jack Chains armour over your gambeson, preparing for battle. You will never tell them which stories might be true, but they can see for themselves your battle prowess once you step onto the field and dominate once more.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Jack Chains is a set of arm protection armour that is light on your purse and your body. Combine this armour with a gambeson to add an ornamental touch to your appearance while offering good base protection against slashes and blows without compromising your mobility.

Secure the plates to a gambeson using its arming point ties. Made of 1 mm mild steel and top-grain leather straps and fittings, this armour is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armour care.

HISTORY

• The Jack in Jack Chains refers to the padded arming jacket worn beneath the plates
• 15th- and 16th-century European plate armour was attached to gambesons using arming points, which are utilized in this product’s design

The sword sits in your baldric hanging down over your Aramis Shirt, faithful to its master despite the challenges. It has been a long and dusty road, but that sword has remained at your side through it all.

As your infantry unit comes to a halt, there is the tension one always feels before the fight. You resist the anxiety, because the moment you step into battle all of that must fade away. It will be you fighting alongside your fellow soldiers, and it will be the sword hanging in your trusted baldric that keeps you alive.

Looking like a noble is all about the flair. You can own an entire city, but without the proper attire no one would be the wiser.

You mark your status with the finest cape in town. It is soft to the touch with a fine embroidered trim that took your personal seamstress weeks to create. The Aramis Cape sits so perfectly upon your perfectly tailored shirts, you may very well order two or three more...because you obviously can’t be seen wearing the same color two days in a row.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Red Cape Aramis is a hip-length caplet with a high collar and decorative cord fastening. The design is meant to offer a top layer of glamour that can be worn over one or both shoulders. Made from red cotton and cut to include extra billowing fabric, this cape is embellished with a detailed gold and black trim. Its fine appearance makes for a great accessory for a variety of Renaissance or fantasy costumes, especially nobility or musketeers.

The Cape Aramis is an elegant cut with three slits for the arms to slide through depending on how it is worn. Secure the cape around the neck or across the chest by tying the long satin cord.

HISTORY

• This style of cape was particularly popular during the Elisabethan period in Europe
• Considered to be a form of fencing cape, freeing the hand to use a rapier

Your small lap dog yaps at the soldiers in their camps. You keep the creature in your arms, nestled against your Aramis Doublet, lest it be trampled by inconsiderate feet.

You search amongst the camps, your entourage at your heels. You must find the general and speak your mind. As the lord of this land you have been the one who has paid for the soldier’s food and given them this space for their tents. Your flower garden, however, is now in shambles. Surely something can be done about that.

Protection Gel is a high quality, natural, acid free, food grade silicone oil product.
This silicone is used for maintenance and reducing strike friction of Live Action Role Playing foam weapons and equipment covered with latex and/or varnish. 
Latex weapons must be coated in a thin layer of silcone at all times. This protects the latex from drying out. 
Painted foam weapons should have a thin layer of silicone to reduce friction and prolong the longevity of the finish.

It is non-allergenic and non-reactive when used in standard room temperature environments, however adequate safety precautions such as gloves and goggles are always advised.

Please Note: Australian manufactured bottles of Epic Armoury Protection Gel are 100ml of gel in a 125ml bottle.
This is to provide space for customers to use a thining agent if they prefer a less viscous maintenance solution. Bottles are NOT  filled completely.

LET ME TELL YOU A WAR STORY, LADDIE…

Whether a novice or a veteran you rely on solid armour to protect you. Epic Armoury’s RFB Veteran Armour is an elegant leather cuirass designed to protect your torso from harm. The armour is constructed from chrome-tanned split leather and carefully stitched around the edges to create a simple yet aesthetic design with lines suggesting a slim waist and broad shoulders. Secure it tightly over the chest and abdomen using the four sturdy leather straps – each riveted with decorative brass studs – and brass buckles. The strong leather lacing at the flanks allows you to further adjust the fit if needed

 Hemmed with additional soft split leather to keep it from deforming with excessive wear, this armour will withstand any LARP abuse, you might force on it. The cuirass matches our Veteran Greaves and Bracers, but has a distinct, neutral style that will fit with almost any combination of costuming in the medieval and renaissance eras. Wear it over chainmail or a padded gambeson, or - for a more casual look - over a tunic or doublet, when you embark on your next adventure.

HISTORY

• Inspired by “brigandine” armour from the Middle Ages, but lighter without the usual metal plates riveted into the armour
• Inspired style came into wide use during the 15th century

The massive heat feels like a cyclopean wave shrouding and suffocating every soldier standing on the arid ground outside the city of Etakia. “Stand your ground! Hold the formation!” your captain screams. You notice how the fellow standing close to your left is clenching his spear as one single drop of sweat trickles down your nose and vanishes into the dusty swarm of feet. In a flash of a second the enemy will slam against the front shields, and you and your fellow soldiers will do as you have been trained to. Moving forward slowly as one entity, as a living machine. Sweating and panting. Pushing. Bashing. Killing.

DETAILS

Very few things offer greater protective qualities than steel, when it comes to historical armour. But with steel also comes disadvantages like weight, inflexibility and the need for constant maintenance to protect against rust. Nevertheless, in this day and age, unless you are on the re-enactment or SCA battlefield, you simply don’t need the level of protection that steel affords.
We here at Epic Armoury would like to present our Light Kit Edition Armours. Light Kit Armours are armours made out of Polyurethane, meant to resemble authentic metallic armours. Created with weight, comfort and utility in mind, Light Kit edition armours are for those people, who want to look like they are wearing authentic metallic armours while being comfortable.
To the untrained eye, these polyurethane armours are difficult to distinguish from their metallic counterparts.They are, however, more comfortable to wear and can be worn for long periods of time without discomfort. Indeed, the flexible nature of this armour means that it can bend to the contours of your body in a way that rigid steel will not. Each part is typically a quarter of the weight of their steel equivalent, allowing for faster movement with less fatigue. Each piece is hand painted with a durable acrylic finish and is detailed to look as realistic as possible. The maintenance free finish will not rust like steel does and can be worn in all kinds of weather. Adjustable leather straps and the flexible nature of the armour allows it to be comfortably worn.The Spartan Light Kit Musculata is inspired by Ancient Greek body idealized armour and Hoplite soldiers.

This armour is perfect for a variety of uses such as LARP, Cosplay, Costume Parties or Theatre.

Polyurethane armour is a new project collaboration between Epic Armoury and The Knight Shop International designing under the brand names "Red Dragon Armoury" and "Light Kit".

There are guests in your family’s forest, and you have been tasked with guiding them past the tree’s many secrets. These guests are not fae folk, and so they walk with heavy and clumsy footfalls into sinking pits and bear dens. Were it not for you and your Elven Hunter Blade, they would have fallen prey to such dangers--traps, snares and carnivorous plants included--long ago.

With careful navigation and a clever mind, you finally lead the group to safety. Not soon enough, you are able to return to your beloved and mischievous forest.

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Elven Hunter Blade is a medium sword inspired by creatures who dwell in the feywild. The sword is 75 cm long and has a 53 cm gracefully curved blade designed for slicing. The detailed handle features a handpainted finish that looks like faded gold wrapped around polished ashwood. The 15 cm grip is cast with a woodgrain texture and is ergonomically shaped, grooved to fit the hand.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapon is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

INSPIRATION

• Originally a creation of Germanic mythology and folklore
• Has been considered to be a magical creature with supernatural beauty, but this definition has varied throughout history
• J.R.R. Tolkien’s 20th century writings on the “Middle Earth Elf” has influenced how elves are seen today in the high-fantasy genre

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You became a ruler during war time, and so you feel more at east with the Earl Sword in your hand than the feathered quill you now use to write a long and tiresome letter. The sword, with its beautiful craftsmanship, now sits polished over the mantel.

Your gaze turns to that sword now, gleaming in the firelight. In times of peace one should never hope for conflict, but you find yourself craving the thrill of one last fight.

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Earl Sword is a medium sword inspired by celtic designs. The sword is 76 cm long and has a 57 cm double-edged blade with a central ridge. The detailed handle--with its celtic inspired crossguard and pommel--features a handpainted finish that looks like faded bronze. The 10 cm grip is cast and painted to look like cherrywood, ergonomically shaped to fit the hand.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapon is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

INSPIRATION

• Celtic knots, called ‘icovellavna,’ are most known for their use in Christian documents and monuments after the 7th century
• The interwoven cords in an icovellavna are called ‘plaits’

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What is true valor? You ponder the meaning as you turn your Valor Sword over in your hands.

You left your home at an early age to join the ranks of adventurers, seeking your own fame and glory like so many legends did before you. Yet, the longer you travel and the more you see, the harder it is for you to know what decisions are good and which are bad. Perhaps that is why there are so few heroes in this world--who is really worthy to be remembered in the name of valor?

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Valor Sword is a medium sword inspired by 13th century swords. The sword is 75 cm long and has a 57 cm double-edged blade with a central ridge. The handle has realistic detail, including a curved crossguard and a disc-shaped pommel popular during the medieval times. The handle is handpainted to looks like faded iron. The 10 cm grip is cast and painted to look like leather, ergonomically shaped to fit the hand.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapon is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

HISTORY

• Blades with a strong central ridge were better for thrusting, due to its rigidity
• Disc-shaped pommels with chamfered edges were popular during the 10th to 15th centuries

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You fight for your king, your god, and your country. The fools who believe in change--in the distribution of power to those undeserving and inexperienced--shall know your sharp wit and even sharper Swashbuckler cutlass.

While you might not dream of soiling your best outfit in battle, you don the appropriate finery and mount your steed. Raising your sword high, you encourage your fellows onward into the fray.

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Swashbuckler cutlass is a medium cutlass inspired by naval swords. The sword is 71 cm long and has a 52 cm curved blade that widens toward the end, designed to chop and slice when in a fight against the Parliamentarians. The detailed handle--with its curved crossguard and spherical pommel--features a handpainted finish that looks like aged iron. The 10 cm grip is cast and painted to look like wood and is ergonomically shaped, with a loop attached to the crossguard for the index finger. This grip gives you more accuracy when wielding the Swashbuckler cutlass and looks incredibly realistic.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapon is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

HISTORY

• Traditionally used with a trident dagger, pistol or a belaying pin
• Commonly used as a naval weapon, it was designed to effectively slash enemies

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The likelihood of a scout getting lost was slim, but bound to happen eventually--you just never expected that such a thing might happen to you. You swear you’ve been by this same tree three or four times. Yes, you’re sure of it. You left notches in one of its limbs using your Scout Sword.

Suddenly you grow quiet, clutching tightly around the leather of your sword’s handle as you hear nearby voices. Just around the next tree you spot two of the enemy’s scouts...and they look just as lost as you do. Perhaps there is more going on here than you first realized.

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Scout Sword is a medium sword inspired by nordic weaponry. The sword is 75 cm long and has a 58 cm double-edged blade with a central ridge. The handle has a lot of detail, including a curved crossguard and ‘cocked-hat’ pommel--both similar to those seen on uncovered Viking swords. The crossguard and pommel are handpainted to looks like faded iron and bronze. The 10 cm grip is cast and painted to look like woven leather, ergonomically shaped to fit the hand comfortably.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapon is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

HISTORY

• ’Cocked hat’ pommels were popular with Viking-styled weapons, developing into single piece versions over the years
• Blades with a strong central ridge were better for thrusting, due to its rigidity

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Not every person in the tavern seems to believe your tales of adventure upon the high sea, but there are also very few who are not amused. You’re a grand storyteller--if not a professional embellisher--and at the end of the night you have more than a few coins to pay for your meal.

The truth of your tales? Perhaps the kraken was no more than a medium-sized squid. Perhaps the pirate ship battle was no more than two ships pointing cannons upon the other in a standoff. Either way, the truth is that you are quite the adventurer with your Cavalier Sword at your side.

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Cavalier Sword is a medium sword inspired by the cavaliers of the 1600s, imitating their reckless attitudes and rich sense of style. The sword is 76 cm long and has a 51 cm single-edged blade that gets wider toward the end. The handle has impressive detail, including a crossguard that curves around the hand, connecting to the pommel. The handle is handpainted to looks like faded bronze. The 14 cm grip is cast and painted to look like ribbed leather, ergonomically shaped to fit the hand.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapon is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

INSPIRATION

• The term cavalier was originally an insulting word used to describe the royalists during the English Civil War and beyond
• Royalists eventually adopted the term for themselves, and it has since become a word we use to describe the fashion of English court during the 1600s
• Today, someone might call a person cavalier if they have an arrogant attitude

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While your adventuring party may not agree with your code, you will not be disheartened. The tenants of your faith have fortified you into the person you are: a noble warrior, pure of heart and a representative of justice. So, when your party wants to kill the bandit you’ve apprehended, you stand as a protector over your prisoner with Angelic Sword at the ready.

Whether they agree with you or not, the right thing to do is to take the bandit to the proper authorities. They may be miles away in the nearest town, but you will not give in to your party’s murderous tendencies.

DETAILS

Stronghold’s Angelic Sword is a medium sword inspired by the epic tales of clerics and paladins. The sword is 76 cm long and has a 57 cm double-edged blade with a central ridge. The detailed handle--with its winged crossguard and ‘scent stopper’ pommel--features a handpainted finish that looks like aged gold. The 11 cm grip is cast and painted to look like wood and is ergonomically shaped, allowing for comfort and an impressive appearance.

Stronghold weapons are foam weapons designed for tough combat at LARPs. They require little or no maintenance, unlike latex weapons, and feature detailed polyurethane handles.

This Stronghold blade is crafted using a unique Epic Foam that weighs the same as latex without requiring the constant upkeep. Additionally, the blade tip is stab-proof thanks to our new innovative construction. Lightweight and shaped with a realistic and cushioned edge, this weapons is designed to be safe--leaving your friends unbruised and unbroken!

INSPIRATION

• The winged crossguard was inspired by an angel’s wings--something a crusader, paladin or cleric might use
• Paladins are considered holy knights, dedicated to their deity and following a strict code of conduct according to their god’s tenants
• The term ‘angel’ can be used to describe a person who is good, pure, and selfless

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Cas is having a well-deserved rest in a shady dell, enjoying the soothing effect that the cool stream water has on her tired feet. The journey has been long and daring.

Despite her young age, she has already seen more than her share of the downsides of life, and as an orphan it had always been harder to earn her place in the sun. But it has taught her to be independent and resourceful, and she has important plans for her future. As she cleans off the congealed blood and hair from her Bastard Sword, she contemplates about her upcoming participation in the Hunt. The winner will be granted a single wish, and she knows exactly what to wish for…

DETAILS

Bid welcome to another unscrupulous member of the Stronghold line: Epic Armoury’s Stronghold Bastard Sword, the defiant beauty!

 This sword has a 67 cm fullered blade designed to be lightweight, while maintaining its structural stability. Made from EVA foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong and impressive paintwork, this sword is just as soft as any latex coated weapon but even more sturdy in battle!

 The longer version exhibits a 20cm long, highly detailed spacer made from polyurethane foam, that is sculpted and hand painted to look like black leather with stitching. The gold coloured crossguard is embellished with subtle steel details, and the handle is cast and painted to appear like black hardwood. A simple scent stopper pommel at the end of the handle stands as a promise, that this no-fuss-sword will get the job done for you.

Due to the density of the blade, there is a chance of paint being rubbed off due to the friction caused when the blade and another dry surface makes contact. To mitigate this, we advise you to coat the blade with Epic Armoury Protection Gel rather than regular maintenance silicone spray, which will reduce the friction and in turn stress on the paint.

 The Stronghold Bastard Sword is high quality gear due to its impressive durability and magnificent details. This sword will make you confident in the safety and appeal of your LARP weapon on the battlefield, be you a merciless mercenary or a money seeking monsterslayer.

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