Knotwolf Armory Richard K. Jones 311 N. 2nd Suite B Lawrence, KS 66044 knotwolfarmory@gmail.com 785-312-4162

Welcome to the website of Knotwolf Armory. My name is Richard Jones and I have been working in armor for SCA combat for more than 25 years. Several years ago I was fortunate enough to begin making armor as a full time profession. My work concentrates predominantly on helms of the roman and early periods, although I have been known to dabble in eastern and later period pieces on occasion. All bronzes are sand-cast here at my shop in rural Kansas. All chain mail accessories are custom fit from outsourced blanks. I hope you enjoy touring the galleries of my past work. Also be sure to peruse the In Stock items as well.

When I am on the road my work can now be purchased from the booth of Windrose Armory.  They will offer my helms at Estrella, Gulf Wars, Lilies & Pennsic.

I am currently closed for new custom orders in order to concentrate on In-Stock helms & try out a few new designs.

Please feel free to stop by the Windrose Armory booth at any of the events mentioned above to arrange a meeting with me. You can also make arrangements to see me at my shop in Lawrence Kansas.

All combat weight helms are constructed according to SCA regulations unless otherwise requested. The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the use of all products from Knotwolf Armory.

Please be sure to contact me before sending any funds. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, or money order payable to Richard K. Jones. Shipping cost is $25 per helm in addition to purchase price.

Thanks for your interest,

 Richard

The influence of helm types that fall into the “Roman” category certainly had an effect on helms of the middle ages. A thousand years & a lot of conquest made it a real melting pot of helm types.

The influence of helm types that fall into the “Roman” category certainly had an effect on helms of the middle ages. A thousand years & a lot of conquest made it a real melting pot of helm types.

Late Roman helmets lost some of the features and style of the earlier Italic and Gallic styles in favor of easier construction. Here, the articulated cheek guards of the original are replaced by simpler full side protection with small ear-holes.