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SirOlafr

Germanic/Early Norse https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13267824_10207687004951079_8689100210549840139_n.jpg?oh=38a904d856585185bf0f50138da5f7c9&oe=58097F72 Mid 14th century English https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11855848_10205745087324352_2986036558141392143_n.jpg?oh=2322e...

SirOlafr

I'll take a round boss. Muttman can pick mine up for me at Pax if you can deliver.

Paypal?

SirOlafr

Nice hat!

SirOlafr

I will be there.

SirOlafr

Kit as it stood this weekend.

SirOlafr

Highly recommended.

SirOlafr

These are the same as the splints I used for my greaves. They are awesome and good for steel fighting.

SirOlafr

I have now also fought steel combat wearing Gaston's splints for my greaves. The contouring of the splints really helps with the fit and comfort. I highly recommend them for a cost effective and protective option if you can handle assembly. You can see mine here. I'm on the right. 10494827_102043403...

SirOlafr

I was able to get a 2.5 mm helm in spring from Jolly Knight, but I don't think it was a thickness he usually had.

SirOlafr

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

SirOlafr

Here is something similar: Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford Dating 1322 http://effigiesandbrasses.com/media/effigiesandbrasses.com/original/humphrey_de_bohun_s81_r6365.jpg Now, I believe these are hinges on both sides rather than riveted as these are, but the hinges on both sides indicate a 3 piec...

SirOlafr

These are sold. Thanks for looking.

SirOlafr

Wearing my ACL Eastern Division First Swords surcoat, but at an SCA practice. I'm an SCA knight and not one in the ACL...yet.

SirOlafr

From the center peak of the arc over the foot to the top they measure 13".

SirOlafr

These are a pair of 3 piece greaves I had made for me by a friend for the purpose of getting me started in steel fighting. They are stainless steel (I believe 18 gauge). I wore them twice to fight in and have now set myself up with some spring steel splinted greaves so these have become expendable. ...

SirOlafr

It took him a good amount of time to get me a helm but he ultimately made good. I think he may be struggling a little to keep up with orders but I am happy with my hat. I don't want to bash him but keep that in mind if you are ordering something not in stock at the moment, it may take a little while.

SirOlafr

The bulk of my 14th century ACL kit getting some work at SCA fight practice. Just got the new helm set up yesterday. I'm in black with green gambeson.

SirOlafr

As I had a negative thing to report let me be the first to say here the Tuchux were a pleasure to fight this weekend at AEthelmearc War Practice. You can always nitpick a thing or two from any melees with anyone; but the fighting this weekend was outstanding I thought.

SirOlafr

Yeah, those were my originals. They've been seeing pretty heavy action for about 10 years now I think. They've been rehardened a few times already. I've had two pairs over the years of the single layer and have been very pleased with both.

SirOlafr

My norse kit for SCA fighting as of last month and my mid to late 14th century English kit in development. The 14th century kit is almost exclusively spring steel.

SirOlafr

Well, dammit. Just as I am getting on the field in that endeavor. You helped blaze a trail for that sport.

Are you going to AEthelmearc War practice? I'd love to fight.

Olafr

SirOlafr

I probably should have done more and I did not report it. I had never seen that kind of intimidation, threatening, and bullying from anyone on the field; and I've been doing this a while now. I know it ruined my fun that day. Thanks for being part of the problem. :( It probably ruined the new guys ...

SirOlafr

I don't know what the best way to work with the Tuchux is, but I do know I have also personally seen problems with them that I have not seen occur with other fighters. I've seen cool stuff too so it is really hard to blame the whole group. I don't want to vilify them, yet I think part of their exist...

SirOlafr

I think that is closer to 11g, but nice!

SirOlafr

Here is a gauntlet prototype in progress. https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1426154_174054436123109_181316682_n.jpg https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1382919_174054589456427_1042450651_n.jpg https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1383118_174054359456450_505767...

SirOlafr

That's awesome. Do you have a specific area and time period you're focusing on? And do you have plans for articulated joints in the near future? I'm probably going to need a pair of articulated knees for a splinted kit I'm building. We will probably eventually extend as late as very early 15th cent...

SirOlafr

For ACL based armors we will primarily use 4130 chromoly steel. We definitely plan to try to help with documentation in that regard by providing links to effigies and other resources as best we can.

At this time we will not be making helms.

SirOlafr

Duke James of AEthelmearc and myself are putting together a little start up armoring operation. We will be doing business as Sinister Iron Werks (a play on our evil leftiness). We are just getting up and running and putting together some stock pieces now. We plan to carry a variety of armor so keep ...

SirOlafr

Here is a shot from the Eastern Division ACL practice in NYC last week. I'm delivering the kick. Most of the steel parts of this kit are borrowed while mine is getting finished. Full plate legs and arms, gauntlets, corrazina, and klapvisor are in production.

SirOlafr

Awesome to have you back.

SirOlafr

Here I am wearing elements of my SCA sport 'Viking Harness' combined with pieces of the developing 14th century armor that I will use for BotN and SCA. Doesn't fit a period or culture as is, but still looks pretty cool while I get there.

SirOlafr

I agree with Nissan. Kit slowly coming together. Loved the taste of it I have already had. It is clearly not for everyone, and that is totally OK. I believe if you want to excel it does require a greater level of commitment in some regards; particularly with physical fitness.

SirOlafr

Well at least it will have a good home!

SirOlafr

OK, if this hat has not sold yet I will take it. I can't sit and look at it anymore. I have PM'ed you.

SirOlafr

I recently purchased a Steel Mastery gambeson and I am significantly pleased with the process and product. I did have to set up a Skrill Money-broker account, but that was quick and painless and involved no additional product fees. The process took only three weeks from placing the order to receivin...

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