An overview of the steps involved in making an aspis shield from the Greek tradition.
In Robb’s words:
Ever since I was a kid, I have had a great passion for armour and weapons of the medieval and ancient world. During my career as a blacksmith and armourer, I have made weapons and armour from all periods and places in history, as well as from the realms of fantasy. Most of this work is utilized by the film industry; whether I am renting out existing pieces from my extensive armoury, or creating specific props or costumes for TV shows, movies or commercials. For many years, I have wanted to build a historically accurate Aspis, the shield of the Greek hoplite. It is an interesting example of late bronze age technology, a dichotomy, balancing form and function. The following video chronicles its construction...
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