The Armour Archive

Thomas MacFinn

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Thomas MacFinn

This is Stefan's first attempt at an anthropomorphic La Tene style hilt. Neither Stefan nor I are particularly happy with it, so we are letting it go for $45 (including shipping in the U.S.) despite the time Stefhan put into it. Note: my hand in the picture is a bit on the small side. http://farm6.s...

Thomas MacFinn

Yes,it is too late.

Thomas MacFinn

benz72 wrote:Oddly, I wouldn't want to trust rattan in longituinal shear, ...

I don't either. Sharp eyes may notice that I no longer sell my gladii without the stainless guard that protects that little lip between the handle and blade. I've had too many shear off.

Thomas MacFinn

That's the solution! Start making weapons out of kudzu.

Thomas MacFinn

It is ironic that I obtained this helmet to wear at Barony of the Flame's Christmas Tourney today, and I had to work my mundane job so was unable to attend anyway. I received back the helm today. I am uncertain it is the same helm (I swore the helm I mailed was smaller), but the visor does look muc...

Thomas MacFinn

Murdock wrote:IIRC visible modern logos are illegal on the list field at this time.

So is fighting without a helmet.

Thomas MacFinn

I have never been able to take off a helmet and do the shampoo-commercial-flowing-hair thing but that was nowhere close to the campiest thing I have ever seen on a promotional video. Well done.

Nice armor too, somebody needs to make these guys some nice rattan.

Thomas MacFinn

Since he standing at the head of a line waiting to fight, my guess is wicked curve.

Thomas MacFinn

My biggest concern at this point is ripping off the postage on it: $35 to Las Vegas. Due to the length and metal weight in it, the most expensive shipping I've ever paid in the US.

Thomas MacFinn

Does anybody know how to contact KeggeR outside of the Archive? He ordered a sword from me and it was completed pending payment in April. He hasn't been on the Archive at all since early May. What is a reasonable amount of time to hold onto something like this? April 26th, 2012: http://farm6.staticf...

Thomas MacFinn

Hrolfr, Malina knows about my sabers. She gave one to her husband several months ago.

Thomas MacFinn

A few merchants have 2" rattan, 2.25" is rare and 2.5 is pretty much only available from Baron Eiric and only right after he has unwrapped a newly imported bale.

Thomas MacFinn

This one is 10.4 ounces: http://foxknife.com/shop/hardware/fishtail-pommel.html

Thomas MacFinn

Sir Vitus has some rondel daggers in the classified section with leather disks.

Thomas MacFinn

Remember guys that Stefhan and I both do this in our spare time. Our profit margins on the regular retail price are too low to handle a 35-50% markdown.

Thomas MacFinn

If I understand correctly when you say "merchant" you mean customers that are resellers? I mean anybody willing to make a larger than standard order in order to get a discount, whether they intend to resell it or not. I had a similar offer for my Roman gladii for those willing to buy six at a time ...

Thomas MacFinn

For those of us who don't 'do' facebook What are the prices @ Hessian ? Stefhan has been marketing his stuff through my website at http://foxknife.com/shop/ since I pay the same amount whether there are just my few items on the website or all of mine plus all of his. Click on the "hardware" categor...

Thomas MacFinn

That invites a lot of "can I get a discount if I order 2?" emails. I'd rather be have a consistent up-front policy.

Thomas MacFinn

Thomas MacFinn wrote:... What do you suggest?

I'm looking for suggestions, not a commitment from anybody. You don't even have to be a merchant to have a suggestion.

Thomas MacFinn

BTW, Stefhan is on Facebook now: http://www.facebook.com/HessenIronWorks

Thomas MacFinn

Stefhan and I have been talking about offering merchant discounts for his stuff at foxknife.com ... something along the lines of "order X minimum number of in-stock items from Hessen ironworks and receive $X off per item", but I am a little stuck on what constitutes a good number for a minimum order...

Thomas MacFinn

Thomas MacFinn wrote:... I also have a 2" stainless pommel plate (also with a 1/4" center).

I originally had the 2" stainless pommel plate listed at $5. I've dropped the price down to $3, the same as the larger 3" galvanized plate.

Thomas MacFinn

Has anybody called Zack White Leather?

Thomas MacFinn

Thomas MacFinn wrote:First person to run to the website and order it gets it shipped today.

I'm amazed nobody jumped on that. Ready to ship crossguard is still available.

Thomas MacFinn

A couple programs you might want to look into are Img2CAD and SolidWorks eDrawings. The first converts line drawings into CAD files. The second lets you view CAD files.

Thomas MacFinn

A heavy basket throws your balance away from the line of the sword. Balance the blade with a pommel weight instead.

Thomas MacFinn

I have no objection to plastic per se. I own a Baldar hilt that I purchased under the assumption that what is popular must be good. This assumption has kept WalMart successful. I even prettied it up so it doesn't look too bad. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2798/4473989028_beefa5852b_m_d.jpg However,...

Thomas MacFinn

The cross-guard is set up online.
http://foxknife.com/shop/hardware/tang- ... ait-6.html

First person to run to the website and order it gets it shipped today.

Thomas MacFinn

Lots of choices from huge one-size-fits-nobody plastic monsters to sleek aluminum or stainless steel to simple (and not so simple) welded steel bars. Do you have a style or price range in mind?

Thomas MacFinn

So for a tentative title I'll use Wallace style 11 strait 6" cross-guard since I know somebody is going to request a curved version.

Thomas MacFinn

Before anybody asks me to make one of those lances, no. You don't have enough money.

Thank you for the picture, Enrico. That is amazing.

Thomas MacFinn

The type VIII was often 2" wide at the base of the blade. The blade on the sword in your illustration 34 3/4" long. I think 8" will match much better than 6.

Thomas MacFinn

Reminds me of those rubber acorn roller maces that Baron Eirik carries.

Thomas MacFinn

Thomas MacFinn wrote:I finally found a pommel plate to go with my rondel guard...

$5 for the set.

http://foxknife.com/store/sets/rondel-set.html

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KeggeR

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