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Swete

Been heavy fighting for about 4 years now and am feeling a bit bi-curious...about light fighting that is. I have tried light fighting a few times and I really enjoyed it. I am now wanting to finish my kit for the light field. I am looking for a fencing mask or perf helm for a 23 1/2 head. And I am l...

Swete

Awesome! Would it still maintain thickness usable for SCA combat after the dishing?

Swete

It adds +5 to bad ass! ^u^ You did a great job.

Swete

Me and my best friend both bought Ashcraft helms about 3 years ago. They were tough and they fit out heads with enough padding. But they were ugly and very non-period. Not a problem. You get what you pay for. I still have mine for loaner helm. However, I had another friend who recently bought one an...

Swete

Only tales of awesomeness are heard around the land. ^u^
Great service, great products, fast shipping and all around nice guys.

Swete

You know this guy called the shot good!
http://www.bogpages.com/SCA-photographs ... 5&lb=1&s=A

Swete

Holy S**t! That is some awesome sauce!

Swete

@Swansman
I think maybe a new joupon/surcoat would really make everything go together better. The white is really jarring and the fit at the shoulders seems odd. What is your torso armour underneath it? Good kit though.

Swete

Maybe add a thin padded shirt to round out the chest section? Looks good though.

Swete

I can't wait to see more!

Swete

Damn....looks like I may need another pair of shoes....
>.>

Swete

PM sent.

Swete

That is my "cutting spear". According to the SCA rules of the list it is a two handed weapon (being used in one hand). As such, as long as it does not exceed 7.5', it may have a cutting head and buttspike. It is fiberglass spears that may not have a cutting surface or buttspike. I have one I made t...

Swete

Very beautiful helm! The blackening contrasts nicely and really makes the brass pop.
But I gotta say, those kinds of back stories make me cringe.

Swete

I am planning on doing thrust and throw style as soon as my gauntlets get in. ^u^

Swete

My Norman Kit, Metal gauntlets not as nice as they could be. safe though need a better solution. Hidden leather arms buzband, heavy coat weight linen fighting tunic, trim same on cuffs as bottom Zoombang under Chain-mail most often. Plastic legs. Boots are SCA Boheman, split top. They are not very ...

Swete

Those are nice looking! (and your finger gauntlets are pretty great looking too.) ^u^

Swete

Early Ming/Late Yuan, within the margin of error for "when the hell did this happen" since some experts can't even agree on the ousting of the last Mongol Emperor as the end of the Yuan in the first place... If not brigandine, possibly a COP disguised as a riveted gambeson with the awesome huge tas...

Swete

I would like if only to look at all the pretty marks.

Swete

I heavily recommend Tailored Tunics. She does fantastic work.

Swete

I purchased the buckler here from Kilian: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=147663&p=2225761#p2225761 It is fanstastic and in great shape. Now my wife and I have nearly matching bucklers. Kilian was quick to answer my questions and prompt with sending out the buckler. 5 stars.

Swete

I think it should turn out nice. A local armourer did this to my friend's Ashcraft Baker helm: http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/oni_saken/247779_1806596088612_1351214671_31823784_7203026_n.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/oni_saken/254474_1808052725027_1351214671_31825809_4894688...

Swete

Were you guys just 'resetting' on those thigh shots? Cause those looked and sounded like they hit pretty darned hard.

Very snappy and quick.

Swete

Oooh. Is that enough for you to go off of?

Swete

That scimitar is beautiful, Thomas! OoO

Swete

I understand you sentiment, Thomas, and neither I, nor anyone else here, I am sure, are trying to bash you. But as Josh said, the game we play comes with an element of physical risk. I think I have a higher chance of having some random unarmoured part of my body being broken than having a sword guar...

Swete

A word to all the Light-fighting-curious Normans out there: If this sword is tested, and passes the flex test, you can use it in light fighting.

Swete

Found this pic. Looks like the two guys in the back are wearing a form of Chinese Kettle...not sure about the dynasty though.

Swete

The only pic I have been able to find is the one I sent you.
THis:

Swete

Very nice! Looks like one could deliever a nasty punch in those!
How is the flex on the back of the hand?

Swete

I would not consider it legal. I've had one of these enter thru my eyeslot and hit me about 1/4" below my eye while my opponent was holding the sword. The addition of holding it by the tsbuba with your hand would not make this legal in my opinion. The pic of the hand holding the sword has has alrea...

Swete

HauoctheWild wrote: You don't need a lanyard if you carry them as a backup weapon.

^This

It is why I carry a spear with my shield. No frakken lanyard for me!

Swete

Whoah....That is amazing....

Swete

I know right? I am contemplating a design to replace mine and my wife's boring wedding rings. (they do custom work, don't'cha know?)

Swete

HOLY F***ing S**t, Batman!
OoO

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