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Armour and Weapon Making Links

The New Colluphid Armoury- This is a great site with tons of patterns.

The Maille Maker's Guide- This is just what is sounds.  A guide to making maille.  Lots of info on this page.

H.H. Perkins- This is one place that sells Rattan.  It is said to be some of the best you can buy.

DC Wire Works- This is a great site.  Here you can order any kind of ring you want.  At great prices.  He claims to have the cheapest rings on the net.  He also has a chainmail board, just for chainmail.

Fighter Links

The Arts of War- This is a page with numerous articles on combat, both single and as a group. 

The Catapult Museum- This is a history of the catapult......which originated in ancient Greece when a boy threw a cat out the window.   Just kidding.  Check it out to find the truth.

A.E.M.M.A Knowledge Base- This is a with a lot of articles about fighting.  Though it doesn't apply directly to the SCA combat it is still worth taking a look at.

 

Armoury Links

Truehearth Armoury- This is a great Canadian armoury.  Quite a selection and good prices.

William Staffords Arms and Armour Index- Looking for an armoury.  This is the place to find it.  He is linked to dozens of armourys that make everything from real weapons to decorative pieces.

Armour Terms- Hmmm.  What the heck does that mean?  Check this site for definitions on every armouring term under the sun.

 

SCA Links

SCA Homepage- Just what the title says.

Shire of Lyndhaven- This is my home shire in the East Kingdom.

Blacksmithing Links

Wallace Metal Work- A blacksmith who has a webpage. 

Anvil Online Blacksmithing Articles- This is a large collection of article pertaining to blacksmithing.  This would be helpful for someone who is just starting out.

The Blacksmith Gazette- This a magazine about blacksmithing. (imagine)  It costs for a subscription, but they have some sample articles from a back issue.

 

History

The Battle of Hastings- This site is devoted to the Battle of Hastings and everything that had to do with it.  Every thing you want to know about this battle.

 

Forums and Chat

The Armour Arcive- This is one of my best finds.   The Armour Arcive is a bottomless pit of knowledge.  This is mainly a forum for fighters and armourers, but it has armouring essays, an auction board, and more.   If you have a problem, ask the people here.

 

Other Stuff

Therion Arms- I hate to make a link to a links page, but this is to good to pass up.   This is giant source of info.  I have got a lot from it. 

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