Care of Leather Shoes
Our leather shoes are treated with balm containing beeswax. The shoes are made of genuine leather.
Why not to do business with Hind Handicrafts
In the fall 2018 I visited several companies producing historical replicas, that could be sold in our internet store. One of them was the following company:
Hattori Hanzo
Hattori “the Demon” Hanzo was a brilliant ninja fighter in 16th century Japan. His incredible story was so famous he became a living legend. As his devoted samurai he saved life of Tokugawa Ieyasu who later unified the country and became its shogun …
Hussite weapons
Jan Hus (John Huss) was a priest and master of philosophy from Prague University who was inspired by an English reformist John Wycliffe. Hus criticized the Catholic Church generally for abusing its power. In 1415 the Council of Constance decided to…
Battle-ready shields
Shields, to which this article refers, are unique products for practical use, such as historical show combats, HMBs (Historical Medieval Battles), Buhurts (brutal “medieval tournaments”) etc. These shileds are very durable and when “commonly used”…
Puukko knives
Puukko [pu:k:o] is rather smaller handcrafted knife being very commonly used in North Europe, especially by the Sami people (Laplanders) fishers or hunters who rely on it in harsh polar conditions. Tradition of this interesting tool had begun about…
Shoe size after foot length
So that the purchase does not end so often with return, you should be able to determine your shoe size correctly. Here you will find simple instructions, how to measure your length of the foot that determines the shoe size.
Extract from the HMB Rules for Buhurt
Especially fans of the BOTN (Battle of the Nations) refer to us asking to produce a weapon that complies the HMB (Historical Medieval Battle) / HRMA (Historical Reenactment of the Middle Ages) rules. To orient in these rules better, we compiled this…
How can I replace the crossbow string?
It is recommended that two people cooperate when replacing the crossbow string. The first person (1) prepares the new string of identical length and strength. The old string to be replaced is still on the crossbow bow (lathe, prod). Have a look at…
Cleaning and care of costumes
Have you obtained a carnival or a historical costume, and are not sure how to take care of it? It can be sometimes a tough nut to crack. We will try to help you with this text, so that you can come to terms easily.
Sharpening a Knife Correctly
Why get upset over blunt kitchen or hunting knives, when you can learn how sharpen them right. Sharp knives work better, protect your fingers, and extend the durability of the material.
Katana swords made by Citadel
The Japanese sword with a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands is called katana. It was used from 15th century by the samurais. They wore katana thrust through a belt-like sash …
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the shipping cost?
- Since I live in the U.S. am I still required to pay the 21% VAT?
- Do you make custom-sized chain mail armor?
- Can you ship batons, knives, crossbows or bladed weapons to the UK?
- My glove size is 9. What size of gauntlets should I order if I want to wear padded leather gloves inside?
- I've inherited a nice weapon from my grandparents. It could be an original. Can you assess its value?
- I have a store with a product portfolio in which many of your products would fit. Do you sell to resellers?
- I have ordered a sword in your store and would like to order a scabbard now, how?
- Are the delivery dates on the e-shop website guaranteed?
- How do I know whether you have the item in stock?