The Armour Archive

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What are acceptable methods of laminating rattan besides copious amounts of strapping and duct tape?

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Animal Weretiger wrote:They are Mongolian boots. I dunno what the guys that rode with Ghengis wore but these are ok by me.

Puppy's boots can be found at http://www.nycmongol.com/tiles.html?show=7

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Animal Weretiger wrote:I'm bummed that I had to give up my lamellar.

Why???

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My two cents on the viability of reconstructing an accurate SCA legal Mongol suit of armor. Not difficult, but technically impossible. We can do things that get us close, but the last time I checked I have never seen any extant Mongol knee armor. I have never seen and extant Mongol arm armor. I hav...

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My impression based on the period artifacts and period art I've seen is that the Mongolians and Chinese who are doing Mongol reenactment are not realy all that accurate. It's hard to put together an accurate and SCA legal Mongol kit... Right now, I have to be happy that my kit (when I war my tabbar...

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http://www.bloggang.com/data/k/kumar-siam/picture/1248517185.jpg http://warandgame.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/mongols8.jpg http://wargamesfactory.lefora.com/composition/attachment/bd9f79b7e1c913f388c719dcb252453a/370443/mongols-791113.jpg http://www.cucas.edu.cn/uploads/image/brig-chn.gif http://th...

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Vladimir wrote:I ended up eating some once.

No shit, there I was... I responded several years ago as a paramedic to someone who was freaking out because he ate the "do not eat".

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Just don't eat the "do not eat"!

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I like my firefighter extrication gloves... The textured grips help prevent slips and there is reinforcement and padding in areas which add to the durability and protection afforded by the gauntlets.

http://www.palmflex.com/product.php?pro ... =14&page=1

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Ribbed for no one's pleasure?

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Oaken Rose wrote:As mentioned in another forum post, I've been kicking around ideas for a Maya kit.

Search the archives and/or internet for Sir Ixtilixochitl (aka Sir Ix).

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The variety of hardware that has been introduced over the last few years have really improved our weapons looks and functionality. Personally, I'd like to see even more variety- especially hardware for a Chinese Broadsword

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I'm a big fan of McDavid's HexPad under garments. I wear their 6 pad body shirt (http://www.mcdavidusa.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=459&DEPARTMENT_ID=728) and sliding shorts (http://www.mcdavidusa.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=445&DEPARTMENT_ID=729) with a martial arts cup. I've walked away from a few ba...

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My helm was made by Duke Sir Gaufred Kelson from Cold Steel, but I am not sure if they exist any more. Icefalcon makes a very nice one. http://store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon/stainless-mongol-helm-ff808181179c9ac201179de66a7e46a0-p.html I know there are a few other merchants who have Mongol helms o...

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Does any one have any pictures and/or reviews of By My Hand's sword fittings where the hilt and pommel are one piece and one carves down a piece of rattan to fit into the handle? Their website is down at the moment...

Also curious if any one else makes similar items....

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But I need to know what do you think about as it was really long and hard project Very impressive. I've been considering a similar kit since seeing a Ming armor exhibit two years ago. I'd love to see more pictures, especially of individual pieces and under armor / gambeson. Also, the face mask look...

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really wasn't planning on fighting or even attempting to armor up until I'm %100 or as close as I'll ever get to where I was. That, of course is a completely different story, and very reasonable. There is no reason why you could not continue at that point, just make sure to exercise caution like so...

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Okay, the attitude is getting on my nerves. Well stated. I would ask your advice about this condition, can he be allowed to fight? The first post most clearly does ask whether this person should be allowed to fight, meaning that there is some intention to do so eventually. Most of us agree that thi...

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If your friend has an active pnemothorax the only place that he should be is at the hospital. If your friend has a history of them then he may want to consider a lower impact sport than heavy weapons fighting. Strength/endurance training are great ideas. Getting hit in the chest with a stick isn't.

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About 6 months ago I broke my back (2 minor compression fractures and a broken tailbone) that incidently exacerbated a pre-existing condition. I have a seperation between 2 of my vertebrae in my upper back and will likely have to have a spinal fusion within the next year or so. My question is, does...

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The other problem is I'd have to hang out with the crazy Silver Horde guys more often, it's bad enough I had to perform Avarga & Kellie's wedding ceremony and whenever I get some free time I'm going to have to go see him to get adjusted now that his office if open, I don't want to DRESS like him to...

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Thinking of upgrading my kit for next Pennsic... Any recommendations for armorers who make stainless bazubands?

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Where'd you get 2" rattan?

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I wear McDavid Hexpad shirt and shorts under my kit, and they work well for me. I've even taken a few good shots to areas only covered by the hexpads, and they did a good job as absorbing the blow. Shirt: http://www.mcdavidusa.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=194&DEPARTMENT_ID=735 Shorts: http://www.mcdav...

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My helm is based on several illustrations from the <a href="http://www.ospreypublishing.com/title_detail.php/title=S583X">Osprey books</a>. I originally contacted GAA since he had this exact helm shown in his gallery, but he was not accepting orders at that time, and I think he has gone out of busin...

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Get thee to a Chiropractor! And I'm not just saying this because I'm going to be one... Remember, surgery is not like a haircut, where if you donâ€™t like it itâ€™ll grow back. Explore your more conservative options including chiropractic, PT, weight loss, etc. If you still think that surgery is you...

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Syr Finn wrote:Here is a pic of the gauntlets.

These are beautiful. Please post more pics!

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Mykaru wrote:I am making finger guantlets designed to be *internal* in a glove.

I'd love to see pics when you are done.

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I'm interested in seeing more examples of your work, especially different styles of lames and also detail on your edges and holes. Please post some when you have the chance. Thanks.

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knotwolf wrote:Should be able to send out pics if anyone would like to see them.

Yes, please.

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Rowan of Needwood wrote: I could not find Mandrake's Tsuba in their website. Your link (thank you kindly) was to the website but the Tsuba are not there.

I don't think they carry one.

Re: Laminated Rattan vs Split Rattan polearm

Re: modern materials to simulate neolithic/mesoamerican armo

Re: X-Post:Help!! XMAS Emergency!!!! Mongol Helm Needed ASAP

Sword fittings

Re: Fighting with a Pneumothorax

Re: Fighting with Injuries/conditions

Stainless bazubands?

Re: Review - DarkHeart Armory - Stealth Gauntlets

Re: Finger guantlet design.