The Armour Archive

Charles Alexander

Depends entirely on your build. I would be cautious of imported munition armor unless you've got a build that suits it perfectly.

You can try http://www.merctailor.com/

Or http://roughfromthehammer.com/

There are plenty of other armorers to choose from. It's nice to have some made custom to you.

Charles Alexander

http://www.polarbearforge.com/

Charles Alexander

I'm doing a maille project and would be interested in any of Knuut's welded maille scraps.

Or decent quality riveted, split ring maille, or heavy duty butted(spring steel 16 gauge or regular stainless 14 gauge) scraps.

Thanks

Charles Alexander

If anyone knows of something rough, crude or ugly, but still a real sword I would be interested.

Charles Alexander

keep checking on the Albion website "moat sale" every once in a while they screw up a blade and get rid of it for a pitance... bought a heat treated Mainz Gladius blade for $30 because the tang was off by 1/8 inch which to me means it will become a standard issue gladius... probably won't...

Charles Alexander

I didn't specify anything fancy. Something crude and cheap would do. Maybe even something without a hilt, just the blade. With the economy being the way it is, and with some blacksmiths doing trial stuff, I figured it was worth a shot. I knew one American smithy that was making things fairly afforda...

Charles Alexander

I'm interested in a real sword. Not a cheap mass produced sword made in India or Pakistan but the real thing. Made to function as the real thing from centuries ago. I'm open to Medieval European, Roman, Greek, or even something viking. As I'm unemployed it will have to be cheap, second hand is fine.

Charles Alexander

Had a similar issue when i ordered from them a few years ago. They eventually responded to me after several emails over a couple months.

I did get my order. Communication is just poor and it would not be unusual for them if your order is delayed somewhat.

Charles Alexander

Does anyone know if O'quinn is still in the armor making business? Haven't seen him around in a while.

Just curious.

Charles Alexander

The Lorica Manica from this thread: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=131406 Is there any interest on this board for me selling this one and possibly making a few more in the future? This first one is as described in the thread...heavier gauge steel than should actually...

Charles Alexander

Halberds wrote:I have some old silver dollars... but my wife will not let me pound them into helm art.
I was thinking nasal, crest and eyebrow trim.
You know... as on the Beowulf helm, with a riveted mail helm drape.

If the dollar collapses in your lifetime, that silver going to be a lot more valuable.

Charles Alexander

eBay sucks, and the fees are higher, but it isn't that bad.

Paying about .50 for a $15 dollar auction. With paypal fees on top of that it still sucks, but with eBay you can at least get a sale.

Charles Alexander

Bought it and it worked. $8 profit.

Charles Alexander

Keep on truckin'

Charles Alexander

You might want to try selling these on eBay, or eBid.

Charles Alexander

Haven't heard from him in some time over an unfulfilled order. Believe I saw him post in Off Topic.

Anyone talk with him?

Brian, if life has hit you I am willing to compromise over my gauntlet order.

Thanks

Charles Alexander

Nice helm

Charles Alexander

I'm looking for a source for flat split rings.

Like here - http://onestop-key-rings.co.uk/images/3 ... -rings.jpg

The one source I found is in the UK - http://onestop-key-rings.co.uk/30mm-fla ... -p-66.html

But I would prefer a more local source so I don't have to deal shipping delays and import costs.

I've checked Worth Co as well, but no luck there. Any suggestions?

Charles Alexander

Otto wrote:sold yea! I get to still have heat... always a good thing!

In a couple days I'll have a norse style helm so I can buy steel and finally get the back orders flowing more seriously.

Godspeed.

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

I would suggest looking for discounted maille instead of armor due to quality concerns.

Charles Alexander

Dealt with them in the past a few years ago. Long delay, infrequent communication, but got my item eventually. Doubt they're intentionally trying to rip you off.

Charles Alexander

The only butted worth using would be 14 gauge, which is heavy...

Charles Alexander

I make leather shovel greaves using a two piece water hardened method. They are molded to contour the calf and bell at top of the knee for ease of movement, and include a floating lower thigh to cover the top of the knee when bent. $150 / pair. PM me if interested. I also have some used stuff if yo...

Charles Alexander

Make me an offer.

Charles Alexander

Due to the holidays and the economy, I'm dropping my asking price down to $11.

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

Nope, sorry just the push button ones in the pic.

Charles Alexander

Built back in the good ole days when things were built to survive nuclear war.

Charles Alexander

Any rotary styles that are designed to hang on the wall as opposed to on a table? Our house is old enough there is a recess in the main hallway for a phone of that sort. Unfortunately, no there are some holes on the bottom that could be used to support the unit, but the receiver would fall off the ...

Charles Alexander

alexpdhj wrote:Also phoning him works well. He is friendly.

Yeah, he's a good guy. I phoned him and left a vm a couple weeks ago, no response as of yet.

Charles Alexander

Thanks for the interest. Well according to Amazon this exact model is going for $28 - m I'll let them go for $15 plus shipping. Or best offer. As for trade, anything armor related, maille strips, etc would be considered. Even blankets for winter. And by the way after checking most of the models I ha...

Charles Alexander

You can call it a real phone then, not a piece of junk made from China that you can find on store shelves nowadays

Charles Alexander

I have some vintage style phones. Brand new.

- American made
- Made of a heavy duty plastic. Built to last.
- Brand new, still in the box.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of these would last 20+ years.

Asking price is $11 plus shipping, will negotiate offers or consider trades

Charles Alexander

Haven't been able to reach him via email for quite some time. No response(thus far) to a phone call vm.

Anyone know him personally?

Re: Breastplate

Re: Wtb plates for a coat of plates

Looking for maille scraps

Re: Looking for real sword

Re: Looking for real sword

Re: Looking for real sword

Looking for real sword

Re: Schmitthenner armoury

O'quinn

Re: Gauging Interest: Lorica Manica

Re: Silver Coin 1 ounce

Re: What are the evil new eBay rules/fees?

Re: Groupon: $7 for a $15 ebay card

Paging Knitebee

LTB : Flat split rings

Vintage phones for sale or trade

Paging Knitbee/Brian Brown