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Peikko

Okay, I'm game, but as long as we're hatin' on foam, lets talk about foam requirements on polearms. I'm convinced that one of the reasons for spear superiority in melee is that we usually aren't allows to have clackers on polearms and one-handed axes. Some guys will take hits that move their head a...

Peikko

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:Modern?

perhaps a modern restoration? That leather looks awfully fresh...still who knows.

Peikko

There was a little cheese in the overall tone, but I thought the documentary, overall, to be accurate, fair, and respectful of its subject. I don't know why they spent so much time talking to Viggo Mortensen, though. He's an actor, not an expert and some of what he had to say was where the doc was ...

Peikko

Suzerain wrote:you're doing it wrong.

everyone knows you use katanas to cut knives in half....

Peikko

It's not perfect...but I enjoyed it and the film crew was fun to work with.

Peikko

Rahl Schumann wrote:I've never worked with Ashcraft baker, but I can vouch for Eric at Ironmonger. He's first class.

I will also vouch for Eric and his work...simple stuff, but built like a tank. I know the man and have owned several of his helms over the years.

Peikko

Leo Medii wrote:I'm still giggling. I do wish I had a taun taun sleeping bag though. Those things are awesome.

Peikko

The Iron Dwarf wrote:I hope the production company had to pay for their cost cutting

Agreed

Peikko

I love the way Count Johnathan is behaving in exactly the way that JC is being dissed for, but from the other side. I hope he's doing it on purpose and ironically. He must be. Saying "I've not studied HEMA" and then going on to say that JC wouldn't be able to beat him because he doesn't u...

Peikko

zachos wrote:His equipment was not made for the joust. It was footman's equipment, being used to joust in. I believe this was because the production company refused the cost of hiring professional jousters.

Horrible...

Peikko

IvanIS wrote:@JohannM:

OK that's what I thought.

BTW how well was that helm padded? I couldn't tell.

-Ivan

No idea...but clearly he ought to upgrade his padding a smidge

Peikko

Well said sir.

Peikko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ9kvy_1SYU&feature=related

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr9Mtc4kveA&feature=related

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMkGF3EqUjU&feature=related

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJMKG9ru9U0&feature=related

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7aXtzf7-Lk&feature=related

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B86MdSy8J0c&feature=player_embedded#

Peikko

Why do you think JC said he was surprised by the effectiveness of a half swording pommels strike to the head? Isn't that called a Mordhau (murder stroke) for a good reason? -Ivan I doubt that he was actually surprised...I suspect to things were at work here: 1. giving his buddy a mild concussion wa...

Peikko

See this is the perfect example of why both are lacking in the attempt to create a medieval "fight" to the death. They both have rules for safety reasons. In a real "fight" there are no rules and caring about the safety of your opponent would be a good way to get killed. I'm not...

Peikko

Baron Eirik wrote:I cooked my green beans with bacon tonight.

But have no pie

you know, you could probably make a decent pie with that.

Peikko

Uadahlrich wrote:This is interesting. Has anyone gotten a chance to try this weapon out?

http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... angmesser+

I am wondering if it might be a possible candidate for use in SCA Cut and Thrust.

I can't speak to whether it'll be SCA cut & thrust legal...but us HEMA types are excited by this for similar applications.

Peikko

Personally, I don't see any way a ninja could take out a pirate - except with water walking, which the mythbusters soundly disproved. What the sca re-creates for me is a sport-like martial art that a gentleman from any pre-gunpowder society would recognize as a non-lethal diversion. I'm not interes...

Peikko

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I think the wheel pommel makes it.

Technically, with that pommel its a falchion...you don't see hilts like that on messers. That aside, I absolutely love it, great work.

Peikko

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:
JohannM wrote:
Baron Alcyoneus wrote:If someone intentionally kicks you in the nuts, it is no longer sparring.

Sure it is...just different rules

[img]http://www.prisonflicks.com/images/btDomefight3.jpg[/img]

Two nuts enter, one nut leaves...

Peikko

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Mr. Hick-
If a man's leg harness were of reliable quality, would a man with a shield even bother blocking a leg blow?
-V

I'm not him...but I'd say perhaps not, especially a sword.

Peikko

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=125480&highlight=kolben

Peikko

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:If someone intentionally kicks you in the nuts, it is no longer sparring.

Sure it is...just different rules

Peikko

...could I ask you guys one more thing where do you advertise for new members ? .... the answer is: Everywhere, seriously. If they even look vaguely interested you need to try and get them hooked...what we all do, in its many incarnations, is a very niche activity so we need to try a little harder.

Peikko

Type XVa These swords were very common. They are also the first of the true "bastard" swords made to be used with either one or two hands. Their grips could be rather long: as much as ten inches. In all other respects they are very similar to the normal Type XV. They exhibit the same flat...

Peikko

Finnacan wrote:So it will be the book and Clements saying what the "Only True Interpretation" is?

Or is that a hasty judgement?

although I believe a few folks from other HEMA groups were also involved.

Peikko

Nice sword Thomas...although the hilt strikes me as a bit too long.

Peikko

Lord tofu:
http://www.vikingsna.org/guides/howto.htm

This is the guide that I used, it worked well for me.

Peikko

Adriano wrote:(So why is the SCA full of "pirates" based on theatrical versions of 17th century dudes?)

most people are sheep?