BEST Armourers For Medieval Armour - Reenactment Guide AMAZING QUALITY

[@metatronyt]

Also, since I know many will ask the music is from Dragon Age Origins and from Dragon Age 2. They appear on this video in the following order: Leliana's Song, DA: Origins I Am The One, DA: Origins Mage Pride, Dragon Age 2 Soundtrack -

[@jamesshantie5758]

Metatron that’s great! Played both games and thought they were brilliant!!

[@jafnanmeinsamr611]

would love if you did a viking/vendel age video (also check out wulfheodenas for some impressive helmets)

[@fasgamboa]

Wont it be demonetised with them?

[@godwar4034]

Spartan vs Roman Legionary in one on one combat, this question goes to Metatron?

[@deegee5809]

Thanks

[@deemon1997]

Your hair has begun to look especially glorious on these last few videos. I salute you Sir, and number you among my hair goal idols. May the waves be with you!

[@ابوعابد-س4ث]

I'll definitely want to throw my wallet at one of those, especially the ones close to Yorkshire. Been trying to find a reliable smith to make a basinet for a while.

[@alexanderguest759]

You'll also want to look at 'white Rose armoury', run by Dave Hewitt...

[@Metalrain989]

Holy shit! Im so thankful Raf! Really noble of you to share this with us/me. Best wish. Glad to see you.

[@scarecrow2097]

if you ask me based on the prices I saw so far (for TOP quality armor sets) I would say from the cheapest to the most expensive we could say it goes like this: Legionairy,Early Medieval/Viking,Samurai,Hoplite,Medieval,Late Medieval.

[@Hostility1812]

Those natural waves in your hair have me mesmerized

[@Malryck]

"I spent a few months making this video, this video is a gua...Guide" Well that's a good start.

[@metatronyt]

I got confused with Italian, I was gonna say "guida"

[@secutorprimus]

EVERYONE JUDGE METATRON HARSHLY, AND LAUGH AT HIS MISTAKES. Just kidding, Raph, I didn't even notice on my first watch through ;)

[@mrman5566]

How can i concentrate on the armor when i am experiencing a massive DA nostalgia trip? You slay me, Metatron.

[@nancyvolker3342]

it's hard to believe that some of these pieces are hammered out of one single piece of sheet metal...what incredible. craftsmanship

[@duchessskye4072]

Not sheet metal, it's steel

[@jamesshantie5758]

I love this stuff. I’m currently trying to learn how to do basic amouring. So maybe it won’t kill my budget as badly. And I’ll have learned some really great skills.

[@jonmakar5646]

Favourited this video. I have been collected resources for years with the hope of someday putting together a 1430 German harness, and there were makers in this video that I had never even heard of (namely a few of the ones with a Facebook page)! I hope that the armourers out there only continue to rise in skill and historical accuracy as time goes on - we must keep this amazing and ancient craft alive!

[@larshuijs2185]

Definitely very happy with the sallet and bevor Craftsmen of Taurica made for me last year. Excellent stuff.

[@13bravoredleg18]

AWESOME ARMOR!!! THANKS METATRON!!!

[@ausfyausfy2455]

How about the Royal Oak Armory ?

[@aurourus6894]

I don't think wooden armor is that good ;/

[@TheEpicDartfish]

Lol it's a company

[@Riceball01]

I think that it should also be noted that if you're getting a full plate harness made then travel expenses might have to be factored into the cost as well. Because plate armor needs to be individually fitted to the wearer you might need to visit the armorer at least once to either get measured for your armor and/or visit the smith for a test fitting once he/she has everything roughly made to make sure that everything fits as it should and make adjustments/corrections accordingly. I believe that the Beige One posted a video showing him at his smith's shop doing an first fitting test of the unfinished pieces of his armor.

[@Emielio1]

Thanks for this great video! :) It's really useful! :D I've recently ordered my very first sword (a schiavona from Pavel Marek), and I will buy a custom stiletto from Roberto Saporiti in June. I also still want a gladius, and I'm saving for a lorica segmentata by Fabrica Cacti (also thanks to you!). However, another thing on my wish list is a proper sleeveless mail top to wear underneath my clothes, and some medieval protection for my legs and stuff, so this was very useful for me :)

[@danielguest2902]

This is just a very small selection in a sea of fantastic craftsmen around the world, so I highly encourage you all to do your own extensive research if you want something made. There are at least a hundred workshops specialising in high-end late medieval plate armour, for example.

[@matre97]

Could you make an analysis of the armors from the knightfall trailer?

[@davidbriggs264]

Good stuff, Mate! One point though to your comment about Archers at Agincourt. Don't forget that this was late during the Hundred Years War, and many (not all, but probably most) of the archers at Agincourt were veterans of earlier campaigns, where they would have been able to strip the corpses of enemy soldiers (and possibly even living prisoners) of their armor, and even those without the ability to strip opponents of their armor would know other people who did strip armor off the enemy. That means that they could find armor at fairly low cost if it was previously owned, and especially if they were not particularly fussy about the fit. Ohh, and one small complaint about the video, this American can neither speak, nor read Italian, and it looked as if all of those websites were in Italian.

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

Stunning German fluted helm early on @ 2:20

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

By Piotr Feret

[@asgart16]

Can you add a time code?

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

asgart16 2:20

[@TNaizel]

I didn't read the title through and at first I thought that you were going to talk about the best known historical armorers that worked in the middle ages, that would be interesting too!

[@seba9705]

oh... dragon age music 😍😍😍 -ad starts playing* 😧

[@ilgufo1146]

Facendomi sentire Leliana, mi hai riportato indietro di troppi anni. Non è mai saggio andare indietro di così tanto in così poco tempo, si corre il rischio di perdersi.

[@metatronyt]

L'ho fatto perché sto rigiocando Dragon Age Origins per ora, e sto considerando di fare un play through nostalgico. Best game ever

[@ilgufo1146]

Sì, best game ever.

[@secutorprimus]

I've been looking at armorers to possibly build a 1430-1440 German harness (although, I must say, a good early 13th century harness looks awesome as well). This really puts the costs into perspective, thanks!

[@Hostility1812]

TheBeastWithin icefalcon armory try them out

[@jonmakar5646]

OMG, will your harness include a Kastenbrust or an early fluted breastplate? A ridgy/angular kettle hat? A highly rounded grand bascinet with rondels at the visor pivots? Would it include a fauld or just a maille skirt? If a fauld, then would it be lames or scales? I love this period of German armour designs!

[@secutorprimus]

I like kastenbrusts a lot, and I like those rounded great bascinets. And I like rondels. Lots and lots of rondels. And probably a lame fauld, as well. This is several years off, however, so my tastes could change.

[@Goldenleyend]

Would this armor work if I somehow got into a real medieval fight (time travel idk) instead of reenactment?

[@metatronyt]

Of course it would

[@Goldenleyend]

Metatron Interesting. Thx for replying :)

[@Eeranisus]

Goldenleyend Bring us some stuff when you come back also

[@RamboCreativity]

@@metatronyt Thanks

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

This sounds very much like you're planning on time travelling. I suggest bringing a gun

[@konsta_k99]

Dude... your music taste is on point!

[@marcusobeada9468]

Thank you for your great work. I just recently had a presentation on the roman Glea and lorica segmentata in my university . I used you as one of my sources !

[@crusaderzero3984]

Hello Metatron, I love your channel and I think coat of plate & brigandine may be a balance choice between cost & protection. Later time coat of plate even has large solid plate cover your front chest. It totally make sense that it's most commonly used type by foot soldiers and even few knights back in middle age period. ageofcraft.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_66

[@Oversamma]

I have a question for the enlightened Metatron: I just ordered a beautiful rapier that has a ricasso between the hilt and the shell guard, is it made of the same material as the blade, meaning I have to oil it as well?

[@metatronyt]

If it is then yes oil all metal. I oil the blade the hilt and the pommel of my XIIIth century sword.

[@Oversamma]

Thank you for your reply, I watch your videos on a daily basis, really awesome content :D But more specially is it high carbon steel like the blade, meaning I have to clean and oil it after every time I touched it?

[@jamesshantie5758]

I would no matter what. High carbon steel is a pain to keep up but it is so worth it!

[@metatronyt]

That would depend on the smith so I don't know, but I would if I were you. My sword rusts immediatelly if I don't, including the pommel and quillons.

[@metatronyt]

And thanks for watching on a daily basis ;)

[@sirjosefofhessen4527]

My armor from Nadler and ice falcon and battle merchant and werkstatt luzern and soon forge of svan hohenshau model brigadine

[@timomatic6226]

Thank you so much for that video metatron. I will come back to this video as reference when time comes for my own dream fullfillment :)

[@rat_thrower5604]

Metatron looking especially dapper in this video

[@rogerr.8507]

This is a good look for you, just add a gold chain!

[@edi9892]

Who makes the best brigandines?

[@guerrierosannita]

Ah, DA origins musics brought back so many nostalgic memories!

[@Krompierre.]

For the shoes, I'd defietely go for Graziano Del Barco, he makes italian historical shoes.

[@steevemartial4084]

I've been waiting for this video for so long ! I'm planning to buy a 15th century harness in the (far) future. If I could put two thumbs up I would ! Is it possible to make a video about arming garments as well ? I don't really know how to choose them.

[@JacksonTutchenerEllis]

A great list but many of the VERY best are missing - worthy of mention for the very top tier are - Robert Macpherson Per Lillelund Jensen William West Jiří Klepač Jeffrey Hedgecock Jeffrey Hiddlebrant Maks Izobov Albert Collins Dave Hewitt

[@dustikov]

Thank You for this good video. Well done Metatron!

[@Blizzf94]

I think you've missed the swedish master armourer Albert Collins from Via Armorari and I personally think his name should be included to the list. The top quality armour in my opinion! Even a talented armourer like Harywald should be mentioned if you are in the late 14th century reenactment. Nice and esplicative video as always Metatron! - Credo ti sia perso il mastro armoraio svedese Albert Collins di Via Armorari e penso che il suo nome debba essere incluso nella lista. Le migliori armature in assoluto a parere mio! Anche un talentuoso armoraio come Harywald meriterebbe una menzione se si è nel mondo della rievocazione di fine 14esimo secolo. Video interessante ed esplicativo come sempre Metatron!

[@cadethumann8605]

Pardon me if this has nothing to do with armor but out of curiosity, was meditation practiced in medieval Europe? Meditation is commonly associated as Asian practiced by various groups such as Samurai and Buddhists. But was it also practiced in Medieval Europe? While we're at it, were there other places meditation was practiced?

[@jakevonatlas2754]

Cade Thumann Think so.

[@Ultramasterjedi]

Monks and priests surely would have meditated on the bible and while praying. Crusaders, knights and other pious warriors likely would have as well. But meditation in medieval Europe was not the same as in the east, mostly due to the religious differences.

[@cadethumann8605]

Ultramasterjedi So what were the differences?

[@Ultramasterjedi]

I have very little knowledge of eastern religion or meditation, so i'm not totally sure of all the differences myself. I think in general, and I may be wrong, but eastern meditation focuses on contemplating one's self, clearing your mind and all that jazz, whereas christian meditation, which is what would've mostly been done in Europe, focuses more on the teachings of the bible (perhaps similar stuff is done in eastern meditation, again I'm unsure), and what it means, and often is just a longer, more ritualistic prayer all things considered.

[@secutorprimus]

I mean, the crusaders kneeling before their swords (as surrogate crosses) could be considered a form of meditation, could it not? If not, then look to monasteries.

[@jdzencelowcz]

Metatron, where would you place a harness of bronze scales in the historical timeline? Maybe around Alexander the Great's era?

[@LouisIX1000]

Do any of these Facebook pages have a website we can go to? To seethe prices etc, I can't seem to see/find a link. Thank you Metatron keep up the outstanding work!

[@couchcamperTM]

all nice and good, but who makes mail from titanium?

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

Many of the shields were very...non-standard in their design. Are these actually historically accurate designs with battlefield precedence or just works of art?

[@grailknight6794]

rattregoondoof yes they were mainly jousting shields!

[@Fliegenpilzkonsument]

Im lucky enough to live near Markus Siefert. One day I shall commission a piece of armour there.

[@mrpoool1015]

Could you make a video about the last Samurai?

[@WildKat25]

I looked all over your channel and I really would love to hear your opinion on scale armor. By that I mean armor that have curved plate scales in alternating patterns and that lie flat against the individual when fitted to give a scale-lime appearance and protection.

[@rikter22]

i always enjoy your music

[@sirrabbitthered8496]

thank you so much for making this video, I am a budding armor smith and am not super good yet but i started doing this a year ago to supply people and my self who want to reenact that are not knights armor for free, if you know any crafts men and women in the Coaco Florida area that have the same vision to let others fight even though they dont have the money to do it let me know please and also if you have any advise that would be great.

[@stef.w4180]

For this type of armor i use forgeofsvan but i am looking for a place to get early medieval armor

[@141Wingman]

Damn you Metatron now I want to replay Dragon Age Origins

[@robinbos883]

Can you make a video on what people would wear under armour, because it is quite important for reanactment but when I look it up on the internet it is hard to find a good source.

[@alexanderguest759]

What about Dave Hewitt of White Rose armoury?

[@aquadragon1]

Too be honest i would give it a go myself But i am a metalworker by trade ,although not an armourer, would that be cheating ?

[@secutorprimus]

You can always learn. You're a step ahead of most.

[@AirOne1333]

if you read and answer to comments, i have been searching for several years, someone capable to make me an italian full plate armor late 14/15 century ? with an italian Sallet and the hole thing made in black iron oxyde ... but finding a good craftsmith is hard who can you recomment to me ? ( not to far from France so i can go get myself measured properly ?)

[@ka850]

thank you for showing this video helped me alot. keep it up.

[@jamesshantie5758]

The links didn’t post with the video description. Just FYI.

[@metatronyt]

They are there!

[@jamesshantie5758]

Ok. I see them! Thanks dude!

[@_aullik]

he always uploads before putting stuff into the description. This is just classic Metatron. You get used to it over time. When i started watching his content I also kept reminding him XD

[@jamesshantie5758]

Awesome stuff! And me on a limited budget!

[@nancyvolker3342]

i owuldn't mind having some of those shoes...

[@grifgriff1]

Love your vids bro nuthin like it

[@godwar4034]

Spartan vs Roman Legionary in one on one combat, this question goes to Metatron?

[@Balrog124]

What about online companies that sell armor/weapons are there any good ones?

[@robinbos883]

I just wanted too ask you when the next video on good armourers was coming out and it was just like the other one fantastic

[@conncork]

What about Greek armour

[@triggerhippy2826]

Wow 30k! I bet I could get a set of modern Kevlar full body armor that stop bullets as well as arrows and swords for that price!

[@codyclydeclyde2569]

hey metaton um I was thinking because I really like your vids especially the ones about the Romans um wondering how to make a historically accurate toga?

[@flowerthuirstybutterflyint4513]

Thx vety very much

[@richarddelotto2375]

So... it is less expensive than a fancy motorcycle, or down payment on a sports car. Or a small boat... I am surprised it hasn't caught on more in the US.

[@mrpoool1015]

What about Japanese armour? it seems a lot more affordable since the armor sets you got aren't above the 2.000 Euro range if I'm not mistaken.

[@metatronyt]

Indeed

[@duchessskye4072]

Well they're made with iron and mild steel, and thus are not hardened. They're also covered by some sort of textile which means they do not have to be polished either. Just those parts cut the cost down quite a lot.

[@theblancmange1265]

The music during the showcase part was really loud, compared to the rest of the video.

[@metatronyt]

Unfortunately I had a problem with my micophone so what you hear is the audio from my Nikon which isn't loud, but if the music in the slide show is too high you can always lower the volume (?)

[@theblancmange1265]

I did lower it. It's no big deal.

[@martinmarusinec6204]

Did I miss it, or you disregarded the non-metal armors?

[@rhynzard]

Can you help me? I want to buy a italian long sword

[@airnt]

absent from the list... per lillund jensen albert collins luke binks josh davis some others

[@thomasvanhorssen8278]

Still waiting for the pictures of my armor to show up.

[@mr.pooples2871]

Can anyone tell me some of the best armourers for english style late 14th century armour?

[@briandenison2325]

What was the difference between a knight And a men-at-arms?

[@duchessskye4072]

Basically that knights were nobility while men-at-arms could be very rich bourgeoisie (and professional soldiers, although I haven't got the faintest clue where those fit into the feudal system). All knights that fought were men-at-arms, but not all men-at-arms were knights.

[@spacemanapeinc7202]

How much does stuff like this cost? Because I've went to websites like Historic Enterprises and they charge something around 18000 to 40000 (depending on the work) for a suit of full plate armour. Do these people have similar prices as well? I wonder how reenactors deal with such costs.

[@duchessskye4072]

Well a properly authentic one costs that much yes. Most people therefore buy cheaper stuff that are not necessarily historically accurate or authentic.

[@deegee5809]

Who is the music by?

[@Crossbow-xy4xg]

Whoa. I dod not know that there are so many armour makers in Poland :o

[@halokiller031]

dragon age song?

[@bmxguy418]

what is the music track used? it's so beautiful:o amazing video like always metatron

[@metatronyt]

Look at the pinned comment!

[@bmxguy418]

Metatron oh my bad:P

[@roriksavant]

These are so goddamn beautiful T-T

[@spacemanapeinc7202]

Sadly due to Canadian shipping rates I will never be able to afford such armour

[@rat_thrower5604]

I reckon it's probably cheaper to reenact ancient Celt than Roman.

[@jintsuubest9331]

Ancient Chinese Weaponry!!!!! Especially the semiautomatic crossbow!!!!!!

[@captain_bucko]

What of I what a brigandine

[@Deliverygrot]

So a amor is between 10k to 30k …well time to become a armourer

[@passenger8705]

Why you always show Italian or German type of armor, what is with the rest of europe. What poles or Russian or Byzantium or Bulgarians used. Still Europe is nor only two countries or west Europe.

[@duchessskye4072]

Fact is that Italian and German armors are the biggest designs in the 15th century, and most other countries used those.

[@RamboCreativity]

Nearly creamed my pants, thanks.

[@MoonfaceMartin88]

I have to say, for months worth of research, the video is kinda meh. Speaking from experience handling Siefert-made suits of armour (two of them), his armour is amazing, but you omitted at least three amazing armourers in Germany alone, two of them way less expensive than Markus. Chief amongst them definitely Peter Müller... you know, the guy Master Siefert learned his craft from. Also, Michael Koepff, aka. Der Micharr, makes probably the best Italian armour I have ever seen, especially if you are slender but still want to wear Italian. Yes, that IMHO includes Wasson. And he makes amazing armour for women, too! Also, René from the workshop Eysenkleyder is a staple of German armour making, whatever you might think of his surface-decoration and finishing.

[@AirOne1333]

befor this vid i was like eeeh i will buy me a italian full plate armor watch the vid italian armor 15K € " punch in the face" ouch i will buy it but it really have to be perfect XD

[@ivepesusic8792]

it is funny and sad in the same time....but late medieval armor cost more than i earn in whole year

[@videogamebomer]

ive pesusic How much do you earn

[@ivepesusic8792]

around 450 euros(yea just started and it will rise but still) XD

[@WhiteFang103]

DA: Origins

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Yay Team. Vladimir Vladimirovich Lenin stated that the definition of Decadence was a Human flying in an Aeroplane, while the definition of Extreme Decadence was a Human flying in a Helicopter. But, maybe Lenin was wrong...(?). Perhaps a better working Definition of Decadence, is A Human wearing 15th Century Armour, or that from any earlier period ; in the 21st Century..? Just(ifiably ?) sayin', ;-p Ciao !

[@oinkards1143]

Can someone donate a thousands dollars to me, so I can buy this?

[@dafuqmr13]

I did not hit her, it's not true! It's bullshit! I did not hit her! I did, OH HI MARK !

[@rameyzamora1018]

Heck with the armor (which is exquisite). I wanna purchase some of the models wearing it. Just kidding. NOT.