The Armour Archive

Vladimir

New York state I think. They made my helmet and the last I heard they do not have a web presence.

Vladimir

I've said it before and I'll say it again. He's a quack, and any information gained using his methods (no matter how well the suit works) will not be valid. The only valid info he can get is how a bear reacts to a suit of super armour.

Vladimir

Wow, that certainly is very nice work. Keep it up!

Vladimir

Shrew stopped making them for sale a while back. She still makes them occasionally as favors for friends, but she doesn't really enjoy it and they never sell at the right price for the labor that goes into them.

Vladimir,
Apprentice to Mistress Shrew and Master Sneaulf

Vladimir

modify a morion and peascod from india and then use puffy clothes to cover basic protective gear.

Buy the helmet a little too big so you can remove padding as he grows. When he outgrows it completely remove the modifications and he will have a nice display piece.

Vladimir

Very nice, is that a dent in the tasset or a wierd reflection?

Vladimir

I'll be there from the second Saturday on. I'm looking forward to it, last year was a blast.

Vladimir

I've got some blacksmith friends who might be interested

Vladimir

Actually T-Bob, we rather appreciated it. If it hadn't been for you Jacob and myself might have never found the gathering last year.

Vladimir

I'll be there.
heh heh, what will be the catch phrase this year? Last year seemed to be...:LOOK!! IT HAS FINGERNAILS!!"

Vladimir

I don't remember, did they have a good reputation or a poor one?

Vladimir

be careful of what you get off of ebay though. Especially the helmets. Many say SCA legal but are not legal for SCA combat.

Vladimir

It is for a LARP, it doesn't have to be historical. I like it. It is really nice for plausible fantasy armour.

Vladimir

We need a heavy marshal there. The person in charge of our demo seems to have forgotton that part. There will be several prominant folk bands and celtic bands are playing there (don't remember their names) It is in Bedford, VA at the sedalia center this Saturday. If you are interested contact me soo...

Vladimir

Migration period, all types

Vladimir

both will work
for more info see my article in the essay section

Vladimir

I'm not up on many asian weapons. What is a Kwan dao? Anyone got a pic?

Vladimir

not to mention that it is more difficult and expensive to make a standard SCA axe than an SCA sword. Unlike their period counterparts

Vladimir

I carve the rattan into a tang and fit it into the cast bronze handle on my pommel. the blade I do not carve unless I have ended up with a particularly large piece of rattan, but I usually reserve those for polearms

Vladimir

Nice helmet, but I'll bet it is one of the indian pieces and therefore probably not SCA combat legal.

heh heh

"Properly implemented, this helmet withstands all by the stoutest of edged weapons."

Like, worn on the head maybe

Vladimir

I've never tried it, so someone else may have better answers. But my guess would be to have high armour and weapon standards, use dull, light steel only, and to pull your shots.

Vladimir

you can ask to be released from your oath. If he releases you then there are no problems at all.

Vladimir

I think the theory works better than the practice here. Are you going to stand at inspection with a ruler and measure everything about that basket? Are you going to re-measure when they switch to a new sword? Would this not encourage people to swing at the hands? Now, I know that they swung at the h...

Vladimir

I am also interested in hearing more about this

Vladimir

long or short sleeved? Any time period in particular or cultural designs (ie knotwork, viking, celtic, etc) And finally how much are is it?

Vladimir

I wouldn't get it myself. Take a look at his other auctions and what he lists as SCA equipment. First off, he doesn't even know what kind of helm it is, though he gets the time period about right. 15 guage does meet the minimums, but I still would not use it for SCA. Did it list anything about the e...

Vladimir

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Vladimir

As Steve said, we need to know what group you are in before we can tell you whether the helm is legal or not.
If it is SCA then 16 guage is legal, but I wouldn't fight in anything less than 14.

Vladimir

not really my thing, but as a fantasy piece it is very nice

Vladimir

definately want to do this again

Vladimir

Damn, I won't be able to make it after all. I'm gonna be out of town.

Vladimir

Most people here like to see what they are buying before commiting to a deal. If you can't post up pictures there are several people who will post them for you.

Vladimir

Since most of us do not have a page to push around a barrel of sand or sawdust for a while, nor do we have the time to do it ourselves I suggesst putting the maille in a 5 gallon bucket with sand or dust. Then put the bucket in the trunk of your car for a week. Make sure the top is securely taped on...

Vladimir

The teardrop is not a historical design? Hmm, for some reason I always thought that it was. Regardless, I would much rather see a teardrop on the field than a spun top.

I would wear it with armour from the mid 1200s. That should be a nice look.

Vladimir

I hope you guys don't think that I'm trying to rules lawyer here.
I was simply pointing out something I found quite ironic and darkly humerous.

anyone want free entry into a celtic fest?