Ribbed bascinet with visor for buhurt

Bascinet with visor for full-contact armored combat: a ribbed dome adds stiffness against dents, while a hidden grill protects the face without hurting visibility. Price includes mail aventail, soft padding with hidden extra plates, and fixing straps. Fit is tuned by straps and liner thickness; maintenance is straightforward—dry, oil, and replace straps/padding when worn.

Select the material type.

Type	SKU	Price
Tool steel 2,5mm	(Heu19-01)	$630
Hardened steel 2mm	(Heu19-02)	$680
Hardened steel 2,5-3mm	(Heu19-03)	$700

Product description

Ribbed bascinet with visor is a practical helmet for buhurt / full-contact armored combat, focused on dome rigidity, breathing control, and usable vision. The ribbed skull increases resistance to dents under heavy impacts and polearm contact, while the hidden face grill covers the front without an external cage.

Thickness: versions are available in the 2–3 mm range (depending on configuration).

Included: the helmet comes with a mail aventail, a soft padded liner with hidden additional plates, and fixing straps. This setup helps keep the helmet seated, spreads load, and adds coverage around the neck and lower face during close exchanges.

Fit & mobility: the geometry is based on late medieval European bascinet analogs (14th–15th c., guided by sources and surviving prototypes) and adapted to modern protective layering. Adjustment is done via straps and liner thickness; with correct sizing the helmet stays stable and the visor works without pressing on the nose bridge.

Protection: ribbed dome + closed face (visor/grill) + neck coverage via aventail.
Visibility: the grill is internal, so sightlines remain usable in clinch work.
Service life: straps and padding are replaceable; routine care is drying, cleaning, corrosion prevention, and fastener checks.
Tournament inspection: the design is commonly compatible with technical checks across major formats, but approval always depends on the event regulations and the inspector.