Armour
The Knight Shop Trade are the largest stockist of historical replica armour for wholesale in the UK. Our diverse range caters for Reenactors, Live Action Role Players (LARP), Collectors, Stage Fighters (Theatre) and T.V. producers.
We wholesale armour, helmets and shields from most historical periods including the Greek, Roman and Viking eras. We wholesale a huge selection of hand-crafted off-the-peg medieval plate armour from world-class manufacturers such as GDFB and Marshal Historical.
Our wholesale articulated and wearable armour for trade is perfect for a variety of uses. It is great for battle re-enactment but also makes for a great display piece. It is available in a variety of thicknesses such as 14, 16 and 18 gauge covering safety requirements for most re-enactment groups.
We stock a diverse range of chainmail (maille) for trade which is available in a series of different finishes and styles. We also stock padded armour such as gambesons and arming caps to accompany this.
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Viking Vambraces
This Viking armguard is made of 2 mm thick steel strips, which are riveted by leather straps. The leather straps are also used to attach to the arm, which can be individually adjusted.
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Length: 28cm
Width: 16cm
Weight: 450g
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Hour Glass Gauntlets - 16 Gauge
These short gauntlets are articulated, so each digit is covered with a series of metal plates connected to an hourglass style cuff. Made of 16 gauge steel, these historic style gauntlets feature a leather underlayer sewn to tips of the fingers and further secured in place with leather loops. A buckled leather strap fortifies the overall fit of the gauntlet and can be adjusted to specifically suit the wearer. Ideal for keeping movements quick and precise, the hourglass shape of the cuff allows for a wide variety of unhindered wrist movement.
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Length (fingertip to base): 40cm
Width (knuckle to knuckle): 15cm
Weight: 1.4kg
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Jackchains
Made in 1.6mm steel
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Overall: 65 cm
Weight: 425 g
Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. -
Gothic Pauldrons - 18 Gauge
These gothic pauldrons provide excellent protection to the shoulder with remaining small enough to stay light when worn. With several plates they are highly flexible to retain all movement in the shoulder for combat. Great for Re-enactment or LARP.
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Length: 36.5cm
Width: 28.5cm
Weight: 1.9kg
Manufactured from 18 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.
Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacturing.