cold steel cinqueda

cold steel cinquedaThe Cinqueda emerged in the late 15th and early 16th century during the Italian Renaissance. These daggers were likely derived from the Greco Roman parazonium. The Cinqueda was thus clearly influenced by the Italian al antica style, which can be seen in helmets such as the barbute, burgonet, and closed helmets from this period. During this time, even the classical musculata and subarmalis were revived, with armour modelled after examples from

1 mm thick steel

Classified as an Oakeshott type XII

but by the 17th century

the tradition of wearing scale armour of this kind is older still

and is derived from historical claymores

after which the Greeks adopted the parazonium from the Iranians

the mask is durable enough for long-term use and can be maintained with maintenance silicone

6 mm thick mild steel rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

The blade is crafted from 1060 carbon steel and is semi-sharp

The leg protection has been crafted after several 1st to 4th century images

it is advisable not to leave it in direct sunlight for any extended period

Galloglaich were mercenaries of Scottish-Irish descent who fought from the 13th century until the 16th century in the many Scottish and Irish wars against the English and amongst themselves