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by CorwinGrendel
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sugarloaf chinstrap
Replies: 9
Views: 274

Re: Sugarloaf chinstrap

I rivet mine at the TMJ of the jaw, near the ear. I use 7-8oz leather and have never had one fail in 25 years of fighting, only replaced the one on my burgonet because it needed to be adjustable to be a loaner helm. The one on my basinet is not even adjustable. Slips down over my chin and locks my h...
by CorwinGrendel
Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Does anyone know who made this helmet?
Replies: 3
Views: 329

Re: Does anyone know who made this helmet?

Thank you both. I was thinking the same thing. I purchased the helm in 1991 from a man who had ordered it, but never got to wear it because he hurt his back at his job. I'm not sure if I ever knew who he got it from. The thing is a beast, well over twenty pounds. It served me well for my first 15 ye...
by CorwinGrendel
Thu Jul 14, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Does anyone know who made this helmet?
Replies: 3
Views: 329

Does anyone know who made this helmet?

Hello, I bought this helmet 25 years ago in Ohio. It served me well until I retired it for a lighter one. I'm just trying to figure out who made, as I can't remember. Not a big deal, just nostalgia. The dents in the skull happened while being worn, yes, ouch. Thanks for any help you can give. http:/...