Suppliers List

Books and Reading

Chivalry Bookshelf

A prolific publisher of both facsimile reprints of period sources and of modern interpretations thereof, Chivalry Bookshelf has been largely responsible for the amount of information readily available to any student of Western martial arts.

Freelance Academy Press

A new publisher of Western martial arts books that focuses on presenting a more holostic view of the texts and society that produced the arts we study.

Paladin Press

Another source of Western martial arts books. If you can wade through the morass of survival-nut and "ultimate self-defense" books, there are some excellent sources for historical martial arts to be found here.

WMA Illustrated

Western Martial Arts Illustrated (shortened to WMA) is the new magazine for WMA practitioners. Full of good information and relevant to enthusiasts in the field, this is definitely a publication to read.

Swords

Albion Swords

Albion's swords are second to none, whether looking at their purpose-built steel trainers or their sharps. For those wishing to take their training to the next level, Albion can provide the tools.

Arms & Armor

Not only does Arms & Armor produce fantastic museum-quality swords, they also make great training weapons. If you want a steel trainer, Arms & Armor is a good place to look.

Purpleheart Armory

Great wooden training swords (wasters) if you wish to train the authentic way. These are top-of-the-line pieces--it seems almost a shame to beat them against one another.

Therion Arms

Therion Arms is primarily a reseller of other companies' products. Not only can you find appropriate Hanwei blunts for practice at this site, you can also find helmets, gauntlets or gambesons appropriate for use within the school.

Masks

Absolute Fencing Gear

Absolute Fencing is a good source for not only fencing masks, but for inexpensive black coaches' jackets which have become the basis of standard sparring gear for some in the community, particularly in Europe.

Fencing.net

Another equipment supplier, and is a good source for cheap beginner fencing masks as well.

Physical Chess

A fencing equipment supplier, this place is a good source for cheap beginner fencing masks.

That Guy's Products

One of the best, Terry Tindill's purpose-built WMA masks are expensive and take a long time to arrive, but represent an important step in the development of modern sword-fighting equipment.

Windrose Armory

Considered by many to be coequal with the "Tindill Top Hat" is the "Fiore Helmet" produced by Windrose, with the added benefit of looking more like historical armor than a fencing mask.

Arming Clothes

Historic Enterprises

Historic Enterprises offers arming doublets (for use under full harness), as well as clothing appropriate for the traditional uniform of the Black Falcon School of Arms.

Kult of Athena

Kult of Athena carries a wide range of products--from useless wall-hangers to Albion swords. Within the armor section of their site, several gambesons are available for order, appropriate for use in the Black Falcon School of Arms.

Leon Paul Fencing Equipment

Leon Paul offers padded coaches' plastrons (either leather-faced or plain) that are appropriate for use in place of a gambeson for those wanting a more modern, sports-oriented look for their sparring kit. Don't get masks from this supplier, as the more expensive masks actually tend to be less sturdy and therefore not appropriate for WMA fighting.

Revival Clothing

Revival Clothing offers training gear for WMA practitioners. Specifically, their gambesons have become something of an "industry standard." In addition, they carry a wide range of historical clothing and costuming.

Cutting Targets

Mugen Dachi Tatami Omote Targets

For a more traditional approach to test cutting, Mugen Dachi sells high-quality tatami (bamboo mats) which are a staple of Asian tameshigiri (cutting practice).