Great Helm Helmet- Crusader Helmet

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

What We Do

Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

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Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

Customer Service

Our customer-service team responds to messages within one business day, Monday through Friday.

If a question requires input from a manufacturing or shipping partner, we will explain the next step and provide a realistic timeline.

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Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

For product questions, order support, custom-order help or engraving questions, contact us at:

support@battlingblades.com

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Venture back into the tapestry of medieval warfare with the imposing Great Helm helmet, a veritable fortress for the head that epitomized the valor and resolute spirit of the knights of old. Recognized by various monikers - whether it be the crusader helmet, pot helm, bucket helm, or barrel helm - its design and utility have cemented its place in the annals of military history.

Emerging as the preferred headgear during the tumultuous era of the Crusades, the Great Helm stood out for its comprehensive protection. The lifting face mask not only allowed for improved ventilation but also ensured that warriors could quickly adjust to varying levels of threat, whether in the thick of battle or traversing hazardous lands. Its robust design shielded the wearer from a multitude of threats, from slashing swords to piercing arrows.

The 13th and 14th centuries saw knights across Europe proudly don the barrel-styled Great Helm, symbolizing their commitment to both chivalry and combat. This iconic design later gave birth to the frog-mouth helm, a specialized helmet intricately tailored for jousting tournaments.

Craftsmanship and Details

  • Material: Crafted from 20-gauge mild steel, ensuring a blend of durability and authenticity.

  • Versatility: Its universal design ensures that one size fits most, making it not only a historic artifact but also a collectible for enthusiasts and reenactors.

  • Historical Evolution: As a testament to the dynamic nature of medieval warfare, the Great Helm's design evolved to cater to the specific needs of combat, from brutal battlefield clashes to the more ceremonial jousting events.

The Great Helm helmet stands as a monumental tribute to the knights of yore. It not only represents their unwavering spirit and valor but also the innovations of medieval armory. For anyone with a penchant for history, this helmet is not just a protective gear but a tangible link to a bygone era of honor, bravery, and chivalry.

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