The Armour Archive

Vladimir

I thought it was self evident as well.

Also, I'm sure they were wearing minimums. I just wonder if they were wearing shirts.

Vladimir

D. Sebastian wrote:This is well done my friend.

Thanks.

Vladimir

While I agree with the rule, I cannot help but think that they would not have gotten cut if they had been wearing armour for a game of armoured combat.

Welts are a bit different.

Vladimir

Suppose for a second a new boxer says, "Hey, I wanna kick this guy. He's completely open for a kick. Can I kick him?" Others respond, with a polite "no". The new boxer continues, "But in a real fight I would be kicking, and biting, and scratching. Why shouldn't I be able to ...

Vladimir

Got it, replied. Thanks.

Vladimir

bump, to hear answer

Vladimir

When I first made this axe... m my intent was to create something reminesent of the mammen axe. m I used strapping tape for strength and then covered it with black electrical tape. Waited for the tape to settle out then drew the pattern on with paint marker. The problem is the electrical tape contin...

Vladimir

Got a spot welder?

Vladimir

I'm not taking the greaves, so they are up.

Vladimir

As long as you keep in contact with people things should work out fine.

BTW, your website says you are currently taking custom orders. You may want to change that.

Vladimir

Kit up fully and let us take another look. Minus the shield, so we can see the details better.

Vladimir

But the rattan flexes, try comparing the shield to an oak dowel with iron reinforcement instead. I think shields would run into the same problem as flails do. One that acts remotely similar to the real thing is too dangerous. One that is safe to use is laughable. Wooden shields and metal shields wou...

Vladimir

Holy cow, what is wrong with your photos? I may be interested in the greaves if you can get a better pic up. I can barely make them out in that photo.

Vladimir

Sorry Raeven, it is already a rule. It just needs to be enforced.

Vladimir

You said you were getting an aventail. That's good.

Get more maille.

Dump the jeans and modern shirt.

Hide the hardened leather cuisses under something that looks gamboised, or simply get a pair of gamboised cuisses.

Hide the arm armour under the sleeves of your gambeson.

Vladimir

I suspect that such a shield would be so light that it would no longer behave like a shield should. So, you end up with a weapon in your off hand that doesn't strike a telling blow, but may surprise your opponent (once), doesn't have the range of a true off hand weapon, is fragile, and detracts from...

Vladimir

I agree that they are probably nail heads. However, since we are on the subject, my museum does have an example of an ice shoe. It has removable cleats.

Vladimir

I love that Gnezdovo helmet.

I can't afford it, so I won't be buying it. But I love it none the less.

Vladimir

Several of your helmets are not listed on the SCA armour page, but do list SCA chinstrap and bar grills (not SCA specified) as options that can be added. Specifically I am looking at your collection of sallets. Does choosing the bar grill option make them SCA legal or is the grill for a different gr...

Vladimir

How is the dog?

Vladimir

So it seems to me that (and I don't have the exact measurements) a laminated weapon is legal as long as the laminated section is no longer than "X" inches long, no rigid adhesives are used, and the laminated section is not part of the striking surface. All other rules for 1 1/4 inch rattan...

Vladimir

Interesting. But would it register a difference between striking metal vs leather vs flesh?

Vladimir

Its not a proper repair, but if the hole is small I have found that using a bit of sinew to tie the hole shut is almost unnoticeable. Use dark sinew if your maille is blackened, and lighter colors if it is polished.

Vladimir

Oh, and aside from half-swording scenarios, which I haven't had a chance to play with because so few people around here do it, I'll always be extremely impressed by any greatsword who can beat me when I have my polearm. 7.5" or whatever. Sir Corby, I asked and was told that until our Kingdom E...

Vladimir

Yeah, but that would require another saving throw.

Vladimir

Kilian_the_warlike wrote:
Vladimir wrote:Heh, I was early Rus, before it was cool.

So how is that 15th cent kit coming along?

It hasn't. I wasn't able to swing a hammer to do the rivets for the better part of a year.

Its on the "to do" list.

Vladimir

My persona can read and write a little bit. Not much though.

Vladimir

edited for brevity I think the basic gist of the thoughts however are fairly accurate, with the exception of limb severing. while tricky, there's plenty of evidence from norse sagas to 16th C fechtbucher that give indications this was a feat of note, but not one of remarkable prowess. So, its worth ...

Vladimir

Isabella E wrote:Lots of Rus, viking and norman guys here in Atenveldt. Earlier periods are definitely more popular.

Heh, I was early Rus, before it was cool.

Vladimir

'cept there is no saving throw for magic missile.

Wow- instant upgrade!!!

Well, duelist is a prestige class, but last time I checked there is no fencing or duelist class in WoW.

God, I'm such a geek.

Vladimir

I usually just sleep on the ground with a 1/2 inch pad.

Except at Pennsic. My buddy bought me an air mattress and threatened to beat me soundly if I didn't start using it.

Vladimir

Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous work.

Vladimir

Posting a size would be a good idea. Especially on the helmets. Go ahead and use metric, most of us here in the US can use a conversion chart.

Vladimir

BEHOLD!

The punch bow!

Now combat archers can get in on the action as well!

http://www.primusweapons.com/images/Pri ... %20Bow.jpg

grr. stupid image too big to post.

Vladimir

They look like mild steel. What gauge?

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