Links

On this page you will find links to other websites and resources that we feel will be useful and entertaining. If you have any links that you feel would be a good addition to these, please email them to us at Bilskirnir Hearth.

Arms and Armor

	Armadillo Armory & Collectibles Swords, Armor, Knives
	Albion Armorers Swords, Armor, Knives, Clothing (Recommended Site)
	Imperial Weapons Swords, Armor, Daggers, Pole Arms, Martial Arts

Viking, Norse and Asatru Links

A listing of other Asatru organizations, groups and events.

A comprehensive guide to the history of Vikings and their exploits. Presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Link Grab Bag ----- Misc. links of interest

Makers and distributors of Arms and Armour

Albion Armorers -- these people can make the sword of your dreams

Raven Armory -- a nice selection of weapons & armour
Lutel -- accurate reproduction of medieval armour and weapons
Antique swords -- private collection of different edged weapons
Longbows -- a site dedicated to modern longbows
Arms of Valor -- a wide variety of replica arms and armour
Men at Arms -- offers the Del Tin line of reproduction historical swords
George E. Dailey Knives -- knives, knives, knives...
Baltimore Company -- weapons ranging from combat-ready to antique
Manning Imperial -- armor and weaponry
Starfire Swords -- indestructible blunt stage combat swords
Oso Forge -- hand-forged knives and cutlery
Armour Class -- custom repro's of Scot's swords
Lancaster's Armourie -- "live steel" weapons and some armor pieces
Heimrick armor -- no armor, but nice swords from Canada
Thak the Armourer -- custom work on clothing, weapon and armour
Medieval Reproductions -- reproduction shop in Canada
Kirby D. Wise Arms and Armor -- swords, axes, daggers and polearms
Authentic Forgeries -- reproductions by Peter Farquhar
Wally Hayes -- custom damascus swords and knives
The Steel Flame Alliance Armouries -- custom blades and armor
Three Rivers Archery Supply -- bows, arrows and quivers of any kind

Bladesmithing, metallurgy and blade design

Blade Patterns -- patterns of different kinds of steel

Damasteel AB -- damascene steel: history, technology and production
Meiersteel -- the maker of excellent pattern-welded steel
Damascus Steel -- a good article on damascus steel
Salamander Armoury -- information on bladesmithing and blade design
Making a shield (SCA) -- this article gives instructions for making a shield
Don Fogg, Bladesmith -- bladesmithing and pattern welding
Hunting with slings -- the staff sling: guidelines for construction and use
Code Warrior's Chain Mail Page -- nicety of chainmail production
Circular Logic -- high-quality photographs of different mail weaves
Table of Maille Patterns -- different mail weaves
Japanese Chain Armor -- history and construction of japanese chain armor

Exotic & fantasy weapons

Etnographic Edged Weapons -- edged weapons from all over the world

Coyote's Paw -- exotic weapons of different cultures, clothing and more
Magnus Design -- works of art manifesting as edged weapons
Licata Custom Knives & Armor -- hand-made fantasy and exotic weapons
Aranyik -- custom-made Thai swords (Thailand)
Arms & Armour in JRR Tolkien's Middle Earth -- fans work
Angel Sword -- mostly fantasy, some historical work
Omega Artworks -- interesting fantasy swords and weapons
Armour of America -- modern body and vehicle armor

Fencing

The HACA -- Historical Armed Combat Associtation

Academy of Arms -- Academy of Arms -- classic fencing
Old Sword-Play -- introduction to 16th-18th century sword techniques
Paradoxes of Defence, by George Silver (1599) -- essay by George Silver
Western fighting disciplines -- non-Asian fencing and fighting methods
Bladeswift -- guide to SCA sword & shield combat
Purpleheart Armory -- European wooden training weapons

Historical and archaeological resources

Museums around the world -- virtual library

WWWorld of archaeology -- weapon-related archaeology
Archaeology Links -- links to archaeological resources
The Mining Company -- a guide to Medieval History, relevant links

Historical weapon and armour resources

Oakeshott's Typology -- the must-read typology of medieval swords

Shield and Weapon Weights -- weight statistics on medieval arms
Arms and Armour Glossary -- a good glossary from chronique.com
By The Sword -- medieval arms, clothing and accessories
The Armour Archive -- comprehensive resources on medieval armour
Eric D. Schmid, Maillesmith -- illustrated sections on historical chain mail
Fine Antique Arms -- fine examples of medieval arms and armour
Valentine Armouries -- beautiful historical armor & clothing
Armor -- dozens of armor items
Illusion Armoring -- great looking historic armor
Therion's Arms and Armor -- collection of arms from Europe and Asia
The Society of Archer-Antiquaries -- many useful articles on bows
Horsebows -- traditional archery and bows of Mongolia, Turkey, etc.
Bow construction FAQ -- Asian/Turkish bow construction FAQ
Russian Arms -- preview of new book, sabre info by Alexander N. Kulinsky
Medieval Arms and Armour -- historical reproductions from Australia
Historic Arms & Armor -- medieval clothing and armour reproductions
The Lonely Mountain Forge -- SCA and historical armor
Colluphid Armory -- recources on chainmail, leather and scale armours
Period Crossbows -- historical based crossbows
Roman armor ,I - II cent. A.D. -- detailed reseach on Roman armor
Historical Weapons -- swords and fencing terminology and glossary
Russian armament -- russian armor, quick overview