Gambesons: from Middle Ages to Western Martial Arts
ArmStreet's legacy in gambeson innovation, from the renaissance of traditional designs to modern HEMA fencing jackets and sword-fighting gambesons.
Western Martial Arts, or WMA, is an umbrella term that includes different types of Renaissance period fencing aka HEMA and cut-and-thrust in the SCA, armored combat swordplay disciplines from the Reenactment and SCA combat to live-steel historical sword fighting to buhurts. It's hard to draw a line between WMA and other types of history-based activities as for many people historical swordplay is completely connected to reenactment and other types of living history activities, while others consider Western Martial Arts in a more traditional competitive martial arts context. Nevertheless, the amount of different types of gear and armor is practically infinite, as every discipline and weapon dictates a certain approach to protective gear standards. ArmStreet makes lightweight armor for blossfechten and harnischefechten, SCA armor and gear, HEMA protective gear and practically anything you can imagine in between
ArmStreet's legacy in gambeson innovation, from the renaissance of traditional designs to modern HEMA fencing jackets and sword-fighting gambesons.
Medieval female armor in various materials, techniques, and aesthetics. Which one suits you better?
In the 2021 review we wrote "This year was remarkable!" yet we didn't know what was coming next. Two years of beautiful creations and incredible engineering solutions despite being in the epicenter of the full-scale war.
Three heights, two styles and infinite level of comfort and protection in new footwear for modern swordmen
Black, silver, and gold: how to design and order your special kit
Once upon a time, ArmStreet decided to launch the production of full sets of armour that not only are functional and beautiful but also lightweight, durable and eye-catching
The Stars of Steel – lightweight spring steel series of completely functional female armour with bright appearance featuring contrasting details. And The Dark Wolf to accompany them.
First blackened spring steel armour for ladies by ArmStreet! Completely functional and absolutely glorious.
When buying a helmet, many people expect it to be as thick as the steel plate it is made of. But it will not be. We have done a test and made a short video to demonstrate a process of making a helmet, which was then cut to pieces. The separate pieces were then measured and we are happy to share the results of our study with you.
A brief excursion into the history of the armor development, and an evaluation of the cost of a full plate armor in the transfer to modern day incomes.
Hammered and chemically blackened mild steel armour with “Visby” brigandine and two matching helmets fits late XIV century perfectly, is absolutely functional and provides you with a jaw-dropping appearance. Let's have a closer look at what we've got in “The Wayward Knight” series.
Historically inspired arm armour we've never done before!
This landmark set of armor and accessories makes use of all of our best technologies and premium materials. Veg tanned leather is combined with stainless steel and brass to create a truly luxurious set of armor that you’ll love to look at, and love even more to wear!
We've thoughtfully redesigned our popular clamshell gauntlets. Enjoy more flexibility without sacrificing your safety and protection with this upgraded version of our stainless steel functional clamshells.
15th-century brigandine splint-and-stud knight's harness
The first item from our upcoming “Hundred Years War” collection
Here comes "Knight of Fortune collection" - a full kit of plate armour with brigandine and a lot of gear: SCA and historically accurate helmets, bucklers, gambeson and decorative halberd.
Long-expected Viking's (and not only Viking's) stainless steel bosses with brass accent. Spend your winter-time by making your own shield and decorate it with beautifully etched ArmStreet's shield boss.