The Armour Archive

Halvgrimr

Last year sometime I did some trading and got a hold of a second Knotwolf helmet. I had intended to put together a second kit but with spring camping season coming up fast I find myself in need of a tent more than I need a helm. I passed the helm on to Rich to refurb it and he has it up for sale (he...

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This is very nice
If you want to set yours apart from the others currently on the market (and possible shed a tiny bit of weight), consider doing some chisel work to add 'inlay'

Even simple vertical lines on the quillion would look really nice IMO (its what I am doing to the By My Hand pommel)

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Shire of Shittimwoode.

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Over the years I have researched a fair number of things and have never been so frustrated as I am trying to track down useful info on these early period Rus helms. When I was researching the Valsgarde/Vendel (and other Germanic cultures) I guess I was spoilt in that most of the available info was n...

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I wear Historic Enterprises during combat. http://historicenterprises.com/winingas-pair-2-p-865.html?cPath=99_117 I wear hand woven from Wood-N-Woven with my soft kit. http://wood-n-woven.com/woven.html The horse leg wraps are fine, I suppose, but for me, I'd rather use accurate materials. Id rathe...

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I cant recommend Magnus enough
Once my Torvaldr bazi's wear out (which is happening faster than Id like) I will get a Magnus set

Magnus is the knotwolf of the leatherworking world IMO:)

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Sean

I am getting ready to order from Frank at Vikingleathercrafts.com (Like today but can wait a couple days if needed) if you want to place an order at the same time.

If time is an issue we can talk about me lacing a rig up for you

Halv

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If I go the kong route I plan to add a few bits of foam and then tool dip them so I THINK I have a few colors to choose between, hoping to find a grey or silver

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Thanks for all the input guys While I appreciate the merchant offers these are poor college kids that can barely afford to eat ramen noodles so buying something they can just make is probably off the table.' I am also not convinced the new rubber heads meet the "allow at least a 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm) o...

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I got nothing to trade but occasionally have cash
What would a 2 pound brick shipped to 65297 cost me?

Getting ready to harden some lamellar:)

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Here in Calontir we have a yearly mass weapon tourney called Chieftains. I got lots of newbs locally this year and they want to make their own maces. I got an ongoing upgrade at work that is taking up alot of my spare time and cant given then the attention that newer folks often need so I am hoping ...

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I picked up a small axe head from him at Pennsic and love it
Prolly order a slightly bigger one sometime soon

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Its Viking-esqe
Its more of an artistic licence thing than a period example
Nothing wrong with that, just making sure you know.

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Benedek

Talk with Ashir

He can make you something period and affordable

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Irish,

I tried on one of the 3X at KK and it wasn't my girth that as the issue, it couldn't accommodate my shoulder width

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Torvaldr

How many lamellae do you figure is in that shirt?

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Check janitorial supply stores, they sell hardwood push broom handles in all sorts of sizes/lengths
Its where Jens bought the ash poles for the spears he made for us to use on a boar hunt

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I suspected it would be either Donngal or Lucian While none of the men on the list should be taken lightly, these two men are machines on the field. While I would have preferred Donngal be victorious, I was happy to see Lucian win. It meant I didn't have to schlep stuff around for the next few month...

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Estrella was my first war and quickly became my favorite war. I used to never miss it Havent been back since I took an SCA break:( I really dislike that Calontir has started to push GW in favor of Estrella:( I dont care much for GW:( I go to hang out with my buds but I think Estrella was much more f...

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Very nice sheild. Can't wait to see the boss on it. Unfortunately I was in such a hurry to complete it that I didnt take pics pre its first use. But here it is in use at Crown this weekend http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/temp/i-kHmXF3s/0/O/DCrownjpg.jpg Sadly I had to put on of the "To big but a...

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We spoke this weekend and he has started the research on my new Rus helm, I almost spooged when I heard the news:)

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I haven't updated this in quite a while but it might be a jumping off point for some research http://web.missouri.edu/~schusterrl/pubs_i_have.htm To ask a silly question, which one of your Sutton Hoo books has the best/prettiest pictures? :P I don't have my e-Library here at work right now but when...

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This is my first time trying the clear coat. I am trying it because both this shield and my new one have PRE PRINTED canvases on them. I know a guy that works in a sign shop (I think) and he has access to a printer that prints on canvas. So I send him the design and he prints it out. The canvas is n...

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Halbrust wrote:
Morejello wrote:How thick is that? From the #3 picture, it looks like it's only 1/4".
Looks like the new contact paper works!!!!

LOL
Its one of Windrose's blanks
6061 T-6 Aircraft Aluminum of .100 inch thickness

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Wal-Mart had the brass duct tape

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Thanks Sadly the nice period boss isnt finished so I am going to have to put on of the big ugly spun bosses on it for this weekend:( Brockman I both looked to see if we had any extras laying around. No glory, sorry. If you want to take the "modern" off the spun boss, scuff it with sandpaper then oi...

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Thanks
Sadly the nice period boss isnt finished so I am going to have to put on of the big ugly spun bosses on it for this weekend:(

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Since he has gone back to an early period rig but didnt have a proper round shield, my squire brothers and I bought our knight a new shield for Christmas. I am getting it together now so he can use it this weekend in Crown Tournament. Got a few bubbles to get at with a syringe and glue today but the...

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eidelon wrote:

I really like the profile on this saex
I think I will steal this idea on my next one:)

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Some better pics and a few updates Found some brass colored duct tape and used a bit on my buddys saex http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/Things-I-made/i-7hvKWgN/0/M/DSCN2644-M.jpg I decided that while I liked the peened tang look that you wouldnt peen it to a wooden handle to I added a faux brass p...

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I haven't updated this in quite a while but it might be a jumping off point for some research

http://web.missouri.edu/~schusterrl/pubs_i_have.htm

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Decoded is crap I fell for a couple of their 'facts' in the beginning but once huge holes were pointed out to me I began to see the show for what it was. I will admit the episode on the Old/New Maffia was a bit disturbing. Trouble is the other episodes are so full of crap I don't know how much faith...

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What are the chances of changing the hole pattern for an order or two?
Id only want one set of holes changed (a single hole slightly larger on the flat edge) if it matters

And BTW, these are very nice:)

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Might be an issue on my end but I only see the pointed ones so I apologize if others can see the rounded ones.

Halv

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More pics sorry they are so crappy My camera was at work and the lighting here sucks when it comes to photos (but I love my man cave at work:) http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/Things-I-made/i-8GtCX7V/0/M/DSCN2639-M.jpg http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/Things-I-made/i-6VFqNh8/0/M/DSCN2640-M.jpg A...

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