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Knights of Veritas uses high quality replica steel armour to depict styles known to history. Designed after pieces from the early- to mid-1500's, our armour looks and feels like the historical originals, including accurate weight. A full suit of armour weighed about 65 lbs., but the weight is well distributed across the body. Battlefield armours required versatility, and could not be excessively heavy and restrictive or they would endanger the wearer. Knights of Veritas Director Eric Slyter (head armourer of Gryphon Armoury) fashions some of the armour himself, along with high quality pieces obtained from other sources. |
One of the highlights of any Knights of Veritas presentation is the opportunity for the audience to handle and even try on pieces of armour. The Knights always tries to emphasize to younger members of the audience that the armour they try on is built for adults, so they don't come away with the incorrect impression that it is extremely heavy. Like any sort of physical activity, one must be trained and conditioned to feel comfortable while wearing the armour. Helmets and gauntlets are always the most popular pieces. |
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