The Armour Archive

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Hit up Al and see if he has any of the old Merc tailor splinted vambraces left. I just picked up some used with matching greaves and they seem to be just the thing you are looking for. He also used to make "Dastana" which are splints connected by chain, kind of a proto bazuband.

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He has the 3/4" under "New Items" looks to be the same that Viking Leather carries but much cheaper.

Looks like I was incorrect.

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Sounds like a job for Halberds!

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Glendour makes a mighty nice looking gorget. Reminds me of Brian Price's old pattern.

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Just out of curiousity... I have a friend who is REALLY into squirrels, its her device actually. What would you want for the squirrel armour and the taxidermied lil guy?

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Looking forward to pics. I prefer stainless/aluminum/plastic plates.

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Bump since I have heard nothing from Sean

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There is a question as to whether or not LordNugg is going to come through for this lady.

Its not threadjacking its letting folks know that even late he is making good on his deals.

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I received a package today, from LordNugg, mailed from Pennsic!!! Its late but he did come through. Thank you Nugg for keeping your word. He may not have realized it but he included, what is to me, an awesome bonus. The Handbook and merchant book from Pennsic. I've dreamed of being able to do Pennsi...

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muttman wrote: AND matching solid rings. Ice Falcon has exactly what I need except for the solid rings.

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Frank's has been the place to go in SoCal for the last 30 years or so.

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Pictures from Ronan

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Scott it is a Mild, Cold Roll, steel. I asked Bart when I purchased the Helmet from him. I think I know what the problem is... I started the auction @ $200. Even used this is a $350 helmet and I think worth more because of its history. That and the fact that things are just plain tight for most peop...

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stainless perf plate ? masked / stenciled, then electro etched?

Or just use expanded stainless

http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-stee ... al/=irpvjr

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No worries. I'm not in a huge rush for it or I'd pay a few extra $ and just order one online.

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Prefer black or red leather. Looking to pay no more than $75

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I wish I had the cash for that helmet! I had a chance to get it a little while ago but I wanted a goggle occular... still, with maille installed, hiding everything below the browband, that is going to make ANY viking with a big melon, a very happy camper. That and the fact it is a White Mountain Arm...

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Based on your price range... this may be your best bet. http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AB2528&name=Chain+Mail+Hauberk+-+Wedge+Riveted-Solid+Ring+-+Flattened+ring+-+Mild+Steel+60%27%27+Chest Its slightly cheaper if you are smaller. Figure hauberk fit based on your chest measurement in g...

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I know folks who have used them for hidden armour with low profile metal cops riveted onto them. They work but are marginal protection. Funny enough the more period designs seem to work better, Who'd have thought?

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Everything except the stake has been shipped out and tracking #'s sent. The stake is on hold untill I get told where to send it. Since there has been ZERO interest in the handflowers and very little on the fencing mask, this is the last time I will bump this thread. I will have some more leftovers i...

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You folks are awesome in your generousity to help out a long time archiver!

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Also look at Master Knut http://www.weldedchainmail.com/index.htm Benjamin Williams / Atlanta Armory http://www.atlantaarmory.com/ Kult of Athena http://www.kultofathena.com/armor-body.asp avoid aluminum and butted. Flat ring is stronger, flat ring alterate with punched ring is better. Note they don...

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You left out critical information... What is your fighting personae? Mongol? 100 years war French? Hussar? Is weight, rust resistance and historical accuracy important? How much protection value are you looking for? Cause if its just for looks... sharkmail rocks and is like 5 lbs for a hauberk... Ma...

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A guy with a harbor freight hammer and a RR track anvil?

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Brian Brown has been doing some interpretive research on those...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Br ... 6660859154

Can't recommend many people's work more highly than his.

Grimr

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Lance & rathbone axe shipped, Helmet liner shipping tomorrow.

Thank you!

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The problem is the hinged, opening cheeks. A long aventail may fit over them but then they won't open correctly and getting to the pin would be a huge PITA. A riveted aventail would have to be highly custom modified to cover the back of the helmet, follow under the cheeks, split down the middle and ...

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Lance head Sold

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Thorsteinn what culture exactly? Because it looks like only the heaviest of armoured troops in that era had what we would consider heavy forearm protection. Much of Eastern Europe was heavily influenced by Byzantine, Steppes cultures and Rus. If you are going for Maille, you may simply want long sle...

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Just a small update. I heard from Lord Nugg. He communicated to me his computer died due to a storm and he shipped my item from Pennsic. The phone number above appearantly belongs to his Ex-wife and she has gotten on the order of 300 calls... OOPS! It IS posted on his Facebook Page for his "Armoury"...

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Lazarith,

You are doing some kick rear work. I look forward to the day I will own one of your make. You are channeling Knotwolf's style and I cannot wait to see you make the moves to make the subtle design changes and make it your own style.

Grimr

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A call for help has been made. I don't have the finances to do anything but I do have this extra helmet. - This Helmet was made by Master Armourer & Jouster, Bart Remling of Darkhorse Armoury. This particular helmet was used on the Modern Marvels "Built by Hand" episode!! and can even be seen in the...

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Helmet removed - see new thread

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Rathbone Axehead SOLD

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What size neck will the x-large brig gorget fit and what material are the plates inside? My neck is 17.5"

Will the unfinished pigface visor fit the unfinished bascinet? Is the bascinet all 14 guage mild or 12 guage top & 14 guage sides?

Grimr

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