The Armour Archive

Otto

Yeah, that one would probably fit a 20" head but not larger. I made that one special for Stonekeep and I guess it ended up a bit too small.

Otto

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Otto

I don't know as I've ever found a gorget/helm combination that REALLY passed a serious inspection. In my experience, there was always a gap to be found. I found the use of an aventail pretty much a requirement in addition to a gorget. To answer your question about my gorgets, yes, they pass SCA stan...

Otto

Well now, that kind of depends on the buyer. Some customers want 1/2 inch all around for padding, some folks want 1 full inch of space... which obviously alters the sizing. Basically for me... about 27" is a small 28" is a medium 30" is a large but there's always customer specific adj...

Otto

Hmm... I don't have any pics like that handy.
At almost any fighter practice anywhere, you'll find my gorgets (though not too many overseas)...
Shipping to Canada takes a bit longer and I'd have to check shipping costs, but it's no problem

Otto

Today I'm sending out Wayne Wright's order crusader helm lg gorget med half gaunts. The next person on my list if Ben Gordon who I'm having a bit of trouble getting hold of to see if he wants the armour or a refund. after Mr. Gordon, it looks like this Emerson Thorne Chris Home Kelly Moorman Ryan Th...

Otto

At this time, I have: 1 small 1 medium and 1 large gorget available for sale. Cost is $25 plus shipping of $10.70 inside the USA (US Priority Mail flat rate shipping) Note... yes, this is the previous picture... they all look the same, so I didn't take a new one this time. I'm saving up for some ste...

Otto

Simple question... is it properly done as a one piece helm or a spangenhelm? Personally, I thought it was historically shown as a spangenhelm.

Otto

Oh, I was thinking it was a 1066 norman type thing... and it seems like the tapestries and such all depict it as a spangenhelm.

No worries, nice helm either way.

Otto

I'm not here to argue price. Jiri does wonderful work and if it's selling, then his prices are just fine.

What I was wondering... isn't this type of helm more properly a spangenhelm? I could be thinking of the wrong thing though.

Otto

Le Bump!
yes, I still have 1 small and 1 medium unspoken for.

Otto

bumpage

Otto

I do still have a couple of these unspoken for if anyone is interested.

Otto

I've always used an oil coating and a nice hot fire... but I don't know enough about the chemical methods to know which way is best.

Otto

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Otto

I'm sure you did pay for shipping... and I'm not arguing that I wasn't a miserable failure as a full time armourer.

What's going on here is that I'm trying to make it right.

Otto

Raulin, I'm selling these to make some money so I CAN send out old orders. If I make no sales, then I've got no shipping money... no money for materials. It's going to cost me a good bit to make all this right and this is the only way I can make extra money.

Otto

Le bumppa

Otto

Both gorgets still available.

Otto

Wow, that's even the colors I shot for many years. I sooo wish I had the extra money just now. I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

Otto

I have two more gorgets for sale. Purpose of the sale is to support my ongoing efforts to clear up my old orders (cost of materials & shipping) They are 2 piece, 16 ga. mild steel, with leather strap and buckle. One is a medium, sized to fit a 16-18 inch neck. One is a small, sized to fit a 14-1...

Otto

Both gorgets sold and mailed out.
Thanks

Otto

Wayne, if you don't recognize it, this is a picture of most of the parts of a crusader pot helm in the making. It doesn't look like much now, but it's the best I can do for proof that I'm working on your order.

Otto

One... thanks for leaving this thread alone so I could use it to update who is being worked on... that ship obviously sailed... and sank Two... yes, it's not the best for me to be selling small items when I obviously owe items to customers. Please note, if I don't sell a few things then I can't pay ...

Otto

pictured gorgets at 16 gauge mild steel. one sized small 14-15.5 inch neck one sized medium 16-17.5 inch neck asking $25 plus shipping write me at sbvast@yahoo.com if interested. The proceeds are going to help fund shipping costs and material costs to make good on the old Otto's Armoury orders.

Otto

Evil Otto is back... Anyway, I've just sent out a celtic helm to one fellow on an old old order and also a large gorget on a different order. I have stable shop space again and will slowly be making good on ALL old orders either through armour or a full refund. I'm sure this is going to take the res...

Otto

Currently available for immediate shipment:
1 small gorget
1 medium gorget
1 large gorget

a reminder, no pm's please... there's a good chance I wouldn't see it.
Gorgets $20 plus shipping.

Otto

I now have available 2 medium and 1 small gorget.
These are all ready for immediate shipment.

Otto

bump for pics

Otto

In order to keep the back orders flowing out, I have to bring in at least a little money. In order to do this, I'm making 2 gorgets every day as well as working on helmets and such. One of the two gorgets goes to the back order list to speed that along and one goes up for sale so I can keep the ball...

Otto

The shear is now sold and shipped out as well.
The bow and fencing jacket have been sold and shipped.

All that's left is the fencing hood.

The fletching equipment and small gorget are sold pending payment.

Otto

Sorry, I don't come back here too often... perhaps I will again when this is all cleared away. MXBNW, I'm on your order right now and hope to have it done and ready to send before the weekend is out. (I said hope, not guarantee) I'd throw dates out there for everyone, but we know I'm bad at that and...

Otto

It appears that the fencing jacket, bow, gorget, and fletching tools are sold pending payment.

The dewalt electric metal cutting shear and the fencing hood are still available.

Otto

I'm selling a few odds and ends to make a bit of money so the shipments can continue... and I can put this whole ugly mess behind me for good. 1. White fencing jacket, should fit an extra large. Never used that I know of, I got it at an SCA auction. Asking $25 2. Dark blue fencing hood with black tr...

Otto

Sale completed,

The canvas is gone.

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