This article was originally posted on Encased in Steel on 15th November 2016. It has been edited and improved for posting here. How do you wash your SPES jacket? There are some brief washing guidelines on the SPES website, but I feel that more …
A sensible progression for buying longsword equipment
When people begin training at a club, it is only reasonable for them to be able to borrow some equipment from the club. After all, no one can reasonably expect that a complete beginner will run out and buy themselves all the protective gear to …
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Review of the Black Armoury Jacket
I have been using a Black Armoury HEMA jacket since late summer 2016, and I have grown to love the collar solution. It is my go-to jacket to take with me when travelling to events. …
Review of the SPES “Axel Pettersson” Jacket
I have been using a SPES “Axel Pettersson” jacket (V1.2) myself since the summer of 2015, although many of my friends and colleagues have been using them since around 2012. I have found it to be an excellent jacket for HEMA purposes, having used it …
Review of the PBT HEMA Jacket with Inlays
I used a PBT “HEMA jacket with inlays” between early 2013 and mid 2015. It was a good jacket for my purposes at the time I bought it, but it wasn’t quite right for me in the long run. It is, however, probably the most comfortable jacket I …