Who we are
Sanctuary Armoury is a community of artisanal practice led by sport and historical fencer Scott Nichols, who began armouring in the late 1990s. With 35 years of sport behind him, Scott brings a deep passion for the art of armouring, and his vision of superb and articulated harness is realized with every suit we complete.
The armoury includes team members who similarly have long histories in sport fencing, re-enactment, and historical studies, and we all share Scott’s dream of building beautiful harnesses with components that support and compliment one another to provide the best possible experience.
Situated on an idyllic 100 acre farm two hours north of Toronto, Ontario, Sanctuary Armoury represents the realization of lifelong passions and it is our absolute joy to help our clients have the armour they have always dreamed of.
-
Leatherworker
Katrina is a historical fencer, sport fencer, and builds shoes and leather goods for our systems-based approach. She is a key creative force and when she isn’t building and creating in this context she is a published scholar and a professor of history and digital humanities.
-
Patterning, Tailoring
Irene has spent decades within the re-enactor community, and is both a calligrapher and a superb worker of fabrics and more. When she isn’t engaged in these pursuits, Irene is a scholar of medieval material culture.
-
Gambesons, Tailoring
Doug is a sport fencer and tailor. After a lifetime spent in the education sector, Doug is enjoying turning his skills to a new purpose and working to build excellent arming garments.
