The Armour Archive

Halvgrimr

I'd love to see a Scandinavian saga that specifically mentions leather armour. I did the research on this once (a LONG time ago) There are many mentions of leather protective garments in the sagas Most are cloaks though IIRC there are mentions of jerkins or coats also. All of the pieces in question...

Halvgrimr

Was all jacked up about owning a pair of his reinforced gauntlets Had the money Got to Pennsic on Sunday and he was already sold out Sadly I wont have the money for a pair anytime soon after blowing way more than I should have at Pennsic:( I hate metal gauntlets (with an early period rig) but I gues...

Halvgrimr

Was all jacked up about owning a pair of his reinforced gauntlets
Had the money
Got to Pennsic on Sunday and he was already sold out
Sadly I wont have the money for a pair anytime soon after blowing way more than I should have at Pennsic:(

Halvgrimr

If it matters Kim, I HIGHLY recommend Jens!

Halvgrimr

Right on Wulf I dont care about numbers, I prefer to be on the short end of things, it makes for some damned good NSTWW stories:) 6-8 of us 'accidentally' stopped a full on Bloodgaurd charge in one of the battles ....admittedly it was mostly due to a oddly timed hold but it went from "Oh this i...

Halvgrimr

Hey, Halvgrimr, thanks for coming over and introducing yourself. It was great to fight alongside Calontir again. regards ThorvaldR Russ told me that I should make every effort to meet you and your wife. I wish I could have found more time to meet yall off the field. Upon arrival I went from being a...

Halvgrimr

I had many great moments at Pennsic 1) Fighting (and commanding) along side Nissan in the bridge battle (it might have been the mountain/valley battle, they all blend together) 2) During the same battle an unfortunate stubby Roman was sent to charge into our line (it was short on scutums so a lot of...

Halvgrimr

Really wanted to participate but I didnt feel my kit was up to my own personal standard so I had to sit out this year.
Perhaps next year but I am glad this is continuing!

Halvgrimr

Be sure and confirm with him that Halv gets the 75% off all merchandise special:P

Halvgrimr

I haven't seen him on FB in a few days, anyone know if Adric was making it to Pennsic or not?

Halvgrimr

The price is right, I just think your hitting a time where folks are hoarding their money to spend at Pennsic:)

Halvgrimr

Thorgrimr

where will you be camping?
If some other purchases fall thru I might look you up to see if you have any Dan Axes left in stock.

Halvgrimr

Anyone interested in the lot? Read them years ago and havent touched them again since. They might like a new home. Make me a offer http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/temp/i-pbRJ6Zk/0/M/DSCN2531-M.jpg http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/temp/i-xrSt5j6/0/M/DSCN2530-M.jpg

Halvgrimr

Trying to russel up some Pennsic spending cash. Had these forever, they are just collecting dust, hope to find them a new home. No idea what they are even worth so make me an offer and we can talk or if you know someone who might be interested but isnt on the AA, send them to me! Id really prefer to...

Halvgrimr

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Halvgrimr

Hoping to locate a set before Pennsic.
Torvaldrs are nice, just cant afford the new price tag right now.

Halvgrimr

Is there some sort or acid etch or brass work on the check plates/browband or is that just a trick of light?

Halvgrimr

Rich

I still have the pattern for my super sized pot if youd like to use it

http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/Thin ... 7419_5zSfL

Halvgrimr

Torvaldr

You gonna be at Pennsic?
I just checked my Pennsic budget and I can bid as much as $80 on the gauntlets but only if I could pick them up at Pennsic.

I understand if that is not enough or if someone bids more

Halvgrimr

Yeah I was gonna say, there is nothing 'stock' about a Knotwolf helm (even the ones he calls stock IMO)
Each one has a bit of custom work done to it
I have never seen two that were exactly alike.

Halvgrimr

Any chance your coming to Pennsic Yojimbo?

Halvgrimr

shinyhalo

At least half the coolness factor of owning a Knotwolf helm is the fact it was MADE by Rich.
My helm is the second most expensive piece of kit I own...and worth EVERY penny IMO.

Halvgrimr

Your work has always been top notch IMO Adam
Glad to know your work will still be floating around though!

Halvgrimr

Rich Owning one of your helms was always a dream of mine. I was glad we could work together to make that happen. In the past owning one of your helms was sort of a 'status symbol' If you go out of business (and I hope like hell you dont) that will make them even more so:) If I were you Id up my down...

Halvgrimr

I would have guesses of what could drive you both out of it, but that would be it. It would be more of me putting myself in your shoes and guessing what would piss me off. I'm always afraid to buy one of your helms, Knotwolf. I suck at upkeep, which is why I always buy stainless. The upkeep of a Kn...

Halvgrimr

Wow, I am tempted to offer help just to get to meet you
Sadly my arrival/departure times are still unclear and probably wont be set until much closer to Pennsic:(

Halvgrimr

Bear in mind that you are going to have a *REALLY* tough time using a consumer machine to sew these pads on, as the runoff outside the actual gel inserts is very narrow. I finally broke down and hand-sewed them onto a tank-top. I doubled the thread, and went back around for a continuous seam on bot...

Halvgrimr

I had a set of the shoulder pads sew onto my new gambeson
Plan to have the ribs sewn on later

Halvgrimr

Ice

Check your pms when you get a chance

Halvgrimr

Having made many of these myself, I know what Id charge and your right, most folks wont pay what they are worth.

Halvgrimr

I had considered something similar some years back. A wise man stepped in and told me to consider several things. Of those I remember (the most) A) it would require a large truck and trailer to haul something like I wanted B) Storing it when not in use would be a pain C) Anchoring it - I had planned...

Halvgrimr

There are some folks in the UK that have a portable longhouse.
IIRC its the folks of Manaraefen but its been a while since I had regular contact with those folks.

I beleive this is an image of theirs

Hope that helps

Halvgrimr

These things look so awesome My only issue with them is that the hole the rattan goes thru is quit small and causes alot of premature rattan failure/breakage. I know some folks that took theirs to a machine shop and had the holes milled out some and it helped a bit. No complaints (again, I think the...

Halvgrimr

Let me do some measuring tonight and I will get back to you

Halvgrimr

hjalmr wrote:Mine are $30. They are only 2" - 2 1/2" deep though since they are hammered and not pressed.

I also make them in 2 sizes: 8" across and 9" across.

(^_^)

Got any pics Hjalmr?

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