The Armour Archive

ChrisHobbs

Thanks for the input im just trying to get a good persona and do it right i like round sheild and axes (havent used any of them yet.) mosly the one handed axe. to me it sounds like both in the Golden hoard and in the Vikings they used axes but was it only vikings that use rounds and kites or did the...

ChrisHobbs

Thank you all for your info its helping me alot but what kind of armour did the 7th centurey vikings wear and same goes for the late 13th and earliy 14th century golden hoard warrior use? was it royalty that only used axes or did the regular warriors use them too?

ChrisHobbs

does it matter what kind of weapon you have? would it be different with an axe or spear?

ChrisHobbs

It brings some things into focus thanks for the info. I was wondering what are some refrances on the Golden Horde? that sounds like the ideal persona to me.

ChrisHobbs

OK thanks for the input it helped. but what did a 12th century viking wear?

ChrisHobbs

Cool buckler. you did a nice job

ChrisHobbs

What did a 14th century Viking Wear for armour? and where could i find some? and were they know to use onehanded axes w/sheilds?

ChrisHobbs

Having a strong and fast attack is great but how can i have an equaly strong block? the exercises sound like they will help some but are there any other workouts i should do for blocking?

ChrisHobbs

question what would a new person ware to his/her meeting? if garb what you pic for your persona?

ChrisHobbs

yeah i think thats the way im going to go with my axe. does anyone know the measurements for a viking one handed axe is? and what would i use for the handle and how do those axe heads feel in use?

ChrisHobbs

ok i will have fun and how much do mud flaps cost? what ever way is cheaper ill go with just as long as its sturdy. Thanks for the input.

ChrisHobbs

Thanks alot ill think about it.

ChrisHobbs

Thanks alot for the info it helps me just o more question how would i get the axe head to stay on?

ChrisHobbs

Thanks Alot for the info. i think ill out and get a new pair of bolt cutters.

ChrisHobbs

Thanks for the info it will be very helpful im in the process of making my first pice of armour (its a Coif)it looking good and my $7 snips dont cut it.

ChrisHobbs

OK ive used different kinds of cutters they all broke or couldnt cut 14ga wire even my pair of craftsmen are have alot of trouble getting through. what should i use?

ChrisHobbs

ok i was just checking.

ChrisHobbs

ok thanks for the info.

ChrisHobbs

i had some Kids in my school who use creatine and it worked but its bad for your body to take it so they stoped and warned others to stop too.

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ChrisHobbs

sorry my comp is haveing problemscant post pic

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ChrisHobbs

how would I make a One-Handed axe, that is SCA legal?what kind of materials would I use ?

ChrisHobbs

Yeah those gaurds are mean they will run anyone over and not have a second thought.
but omega wepons there is cool and puke and snot are funny.

ChrisHobbs

Did you know that if you instead of watching TV read a book you metabolism increases and you burn fat just because your mind is imagining what's going on in the book. Basically a mind workout.

ChrisHobbs

so what your saying is its ok (in the east) to use a buckler and an axe? is the axe one handed or two?

ChrisHobbs

Thanks alot for the info and im pretty sure that they are starting a youth league in MN. but if i cant fight thats ok becuse im makeing a coif and shirt right now. Its going pretty good so eather way it is fun.

ChrisHobbs

Ok thanks alot

ChrisHobbs

im building some armour(my first mallie shirt) and whatn to know if it looks right.

ChrisHobbs

Yes, thanks alot it helps me quite a bit. i think ill check them out A.S.A.P i just e-mailed matthew smallwood. but i was thiunking of using a one handed axe w/shiled i would like to know who used it the most so i could fix the time period. Oh and what knid of fees are involved to join the SCA and g...

ChrisHobbs

I am thinking 14th century. and im 15 turning 16 (3 months) and im just trying to find all the rules and guidlines and age requirements. right now im mostly focusing on armour and was thinking about joining the SCA and i was seeing what it has to offer and this looks fun (painful, but fun) and i lik...

ChrisHobbs

Thanks! is there any suggested reading?and is a battle axe or any axe(1 hand or 2) is somthing that can be used?

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ChrisHobbs

Thanks JT thats quite close to me.

ChrisHobbs

Heh soryy im in Brooklyen center MN and yes there is a Rennaisance fair near me about 20 min. drive to the grounds. and what kind of weapons can you use?

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ChrisHobbs

Hey thanks for the input. where is he located at?

ChrisHobbs

i want to know how to get involved in re-enacting i think it would be fun. any input would be helpful

-Chris

ChrisHobbs

Ok im just starting on making maille and i am going to make a shirt out of 14ga. galvinized steel with a 5/16id how much wire will it take?

Vikings

Wire cutters

does this look right?

How do i make an axe?

how do i put a pictur of armour in a post?

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