The UK’s Premier Wooden Shield Manufacturer
Cold-Pressed. Hand-Finished. Battle-Ready.
Built for Reenactment, LARP, Cosplay & Theatre — Proudly Made in Britain.
Introduction
We specialise in crafting authentic wooden shields for reenactors, LARP communities, theatre productions, and cosplayers who demand strength, style, and historical integrity.
Whether you’re stepping into a Viking battle or portraying a fantasy warrior, our shields are cold-pressed, hand-finished, and built to take the hits — even refurbished for Captain America cosplay, no less.
From One Shield to Shields Around the World
It all began with a simple question from a customer:
“Can you make a curved wooden shield?”
We said yes — and built the entire process from scratch, designing our own cold-press system to bring it to life. What started as a one-off request quickly grew into something much more.
Today, our shields have found homes across the UK and beyond — from a historic castle in northern France, where a set now hangs as part of a display, to the hands of the Warwick Warriors reenactment group, trusted in full-contact events and public displays.
Each shield we create is built with that same commitment to authentic materials, traditional techniques, and battle-ready build quality — whether it’s destined for a battlefield, a stage, or a stone hall in another country.
Because serious warriors need serious craftsmanship.
Every shield we make is:
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✅ Curved Shields are Cold-Pressed for Strength: Our custom-built press ensures each curved shield keeps its shape — even under pressure.
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✅ 12mm Marine-Grade Plywood: Strong, weather-resistant, and chosen for structural performance. (We can also make these 18mm thick if you need extra strong)
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✅ Hand-Finished to Perfection: Every edge, surface, and curve is carefully finished in our Cambridgeshire workshop.
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✅ Battle-Tested by Reenactors & LARPers: Trusted by full-contact performers and display groups alike.
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✅ Made in the UK: Built by a small, specialist team who live and breathe timber craftsmanship.
Whether it’s for a stage, a skirmish, or a serious LARP build — you want a shield that won’t let you down.
Why choose our shields?
Flat Viking Shield Blank with Boss Hole – Marine-Grade Plywood
A raw, unmounted shield blank designed for DIY enthusiasts, reenactors, and LARP builders. Made from 12mm marine-grade plywood, this round shield base comes with a pre-cut boss hole and is ready for your custom grip, boss, or strap setup.
Curved Wooden Heater Shield – Cold-Pressed Marine Plywood
This shield is based on the classic “heater” shape, used widely across medieval Europe. Our version is cold-pressed for durability, shaped for comfort, and built from 12mm marine-grade plywood — perfect for reenactment, theatre, or LARP. Ready to paint, grip, and go to battle. if you need a stronger shield, we can also make these in 18mm at special request.
