14-15e eeuwse ketelhoed, gepolijst, 1-1.2 mm HEMA zwaard pareerstang en pommel

pareerstang en pommel

This latex is EU certified

found in a woman's grave from the 5th-6th century

The blade is forged from 1065 carbon steel tempered to a hardness of 48-52 HRC and is semi-sharp

The fashion developped from a more primitive 15th century style and was even reflected in armour

14-15e eeuwse ketelhoed, gepolijst, 1-1.2 mm HEMA zwaard pareerstang en pommelAt the beginning of the 14th century, kettle hats like this one with sloping brims began to appear. As metalworking techniques improved, it became more cost effective to produce kettle hats from a single piece. The brim of the kettle hat became more sloped, allowing it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on the helmet and the head. This type of helmet was so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim offered protection