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Christian H. Tobler

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Christian H. Tobler

http://www.freelanceacademypress.com/images/products/detail/FWTGL_Cover.2.jpg *** Now Available! *** Out of print for several years, one of the best selling Western martial arts titles returns! Recorded over six centuries ago, the teachings of the 14th-century Master-at-Arms Johannes Liechtenauer h...

Christian H. Tobler

New from Freelance Academy Press... http://www.freelanceacademypress.com/images/products/thumb/Cover.1.jpg Gladiatoria New Haven - MS U860.F46 1450 The "Gladiatoria" group of German fencing manuscripts are several editions of a treatise on armoured foot combat, specifically aimed at fighting in a j...

Christian H. Tobler

Greetings,

We've got new offerings and news of "things to come", so please have a look here for the very latest!:

http://www.freelanceacademypress.com/news.aspx

Compliments of the Season from,

The Freelancers

Christian H. Tobler

Bump, with more pictures of the bascinet...

Best,

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Kettle Helm is now sold.

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

BUMP for the Kettle Helm

Christian H. Tobler

Haubergeon is now SOLD.

Best,
CHT

Christian H. Tobler

It's official - elbows are sold.

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

I'm sorry Ben, but someone beat you to the elbows by about 20 minutes. It's tentative as of this post, but if it falls through, I'll contact you.

Best regards,
Christian

Christian H. Tobler

It would be $0, BenSee-R. As I said above, shipping with the US is included.

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Bump and price reduction:

Kettle Helm: $200

Elbows: $70

Best,
CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Hello Edward,

It's 7 lbs.

Best,

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

New prices folks,

Bascinet - $225

Haubergeon - $450

Come and get 'em.

Best,
CHT

EDIT: Outer circumference is about 27.5". That's approximating it based on if it had a flatter visor - obviously, the piggy snout gives it more room in front of the face.

Christian H. Tobler

M. Francis,

It weighs about 14 lbs.

Best,
CHT

Christian H. Tobler

I've confirmed that it's definitely 16g (95% confident I got this from Forth Armoury back in the day...), so I altered the price down to $300 accordingly.

Thanks for your counsel!

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Dear all, Here are two more items I'm getting rid of: 1. Kettle Helm, made by Brian Price. The construction of this very piece is shown in "Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction", so it has a bit of 'historical value'. Will fit up to an XL head - I had to add some foam beneath the leather liner...

Christian H. Tobler

Hello all, I have 2 items that I'm divesting myself of: 1. Stainless pin-riveted haubergeon, size Medium. Never worn, but de-greased. I'm pretty sure I got this from Ice Falceon a few years ago...$550 SOLD Haubergeon1.jpg Haubergeon2.jpg 2. Stainless, brass trimmed bascinet - likely 16g, though it f...

Christian H. Tobler

Here...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Medieval-Ar ... _25wt_1153

Best regards,

Christian

Christian H. Tobler

Hello all, I'm auctioning an all but new copy of the Wisby armour book, published by Chivalry Bookshelf. There's no shrinkwrap, but it's in excellent condition. These are, as you may know, out of print and in high demand. I'll run this auction until 11:59 pm EDT, Sunday, September 7. Bidding starts ...

Christian H. Tobler

Greetings! http://www.freelanceacademypress.com/images/products/thumb/VonG_Cover.jpg We have a new downloadable PDF on the fencing history treatise of Heinrich von Gunterrodt, translated by Bert Gevaert: For most students of Historical European Martial Arts, the name Heinrich von Gunterrodt is know...

Christian H. Tobler

...And...this is now available on the Freelance Academy Press website for online purchase!

Yours,

Christian

Christian H. Tobler

Dave,

Darkwood has a new spear pattern that looks very cool. Greg's brought a pair home (and I've got a pair shipping to me).

Ping Scott and I'm sure he can pop you some pictures...

Best,

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Ok, it's definite now: I have the DVD's in hand and they'll be in the Revival Clothing booth on Sunday!

Best regards to all,

Christian

Christian H. Tobler

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! As you know, we've often debuted new titles at the annual Pennsic War. This year looked unlikely to see a new product debut, but due to a few last minute negotiations, we are pleased to announce.... http://www.freelanceacademypress.com/images/products/thumb/GMMA2_Cover.jpg NEW ...

Christian H. Tobler

More...

Here the mail obviously would only need to reach the wrist. If the price point were right, there might be a number of folks interested in having this as a readily available product.

Does anyone else on this thread find this design intriguing?

Best,

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

I'll bring them with me to Pennsic and stop by to have a gab about this.

Thanks!

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Hello Andreas! First, you'd mentioned that these "weren't what you'd ordered". What was it you did intend to get? Also, I'm wondering if a variant on this product might be something you'd be interested in productizing at some point. Below is a picture of some mail gauntlets made by my Alaskan friend...

Christian H. Tobler

These are great, guys. I bought two on Saturday and we fought with them, to everyone's satisfaction.

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Hi Ken!

I'd say convergence, given this is a staple of the upper level performers in this crowd and I'm sure they don't all come from épée fencing backgrounds.

Cheers,

Christian

Christian H. Tobler

Hi Sean, I saw your post on Facebook about this as well, but I generally avoid getting into debates there. Here are my thoughts: 1. The gentlemen here are good athletes, far better than myself. I have no doubt they'd hit me twice for every one of my blows in such a contest. I say this first to avoid...

Christian H. Tobler

Dear Bleary-Eyed Friend,

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Can you tell me more about the bucklers?

Best,

Christian

Christian H. Tobler

FYI - "Fighting with the German Longsword" is now sold out. We had especially limited quantities of this one.

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Thanks, I appreciate the offer Effingham.

All the best,

CHT

Christian H. Tobler

Hi Craig! A separated Ringeck translation is certainly possible. I must admit I'd have to steel myself even for that - there's so much I'd have to footnote these days, given our knowledge of the manuscript now. A concordance of the glosses is far less likely though. For one thing 3227a is structured...

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