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Ironbadger

I had to release dibs on the beater sword.

Still getting the pigface though.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Dibs on the POS beater sword, decorative pigface.

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Ironbadger

Info sent via PM.

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Ironbadger

Auction is closed.

Thanks to everyone who bid.

Winner is Adrian of Rimsholt.

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Ironbadger

The difference in weight in one of these made up in 16 gauge mild, and 18 gauge stainless, should be a few ounces at best.

I would imagine it would be barely noticeable.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

I will end the auction at 8PM, pacific time.

45 minutes.

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Ironbadger

I am glad you like it.

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Ironbadger

Ends in just a few hours.

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Ironbadger

What about something like a half slipper? A long-ish toe pocket with the plates riveted on the top leather, maybe with a strap around the ankle? Something like a series of leather loops running under the shoe might work too- sandal straps in reverse. Just brainstorming of course... But theres got to...

Ironbadger

That looks an awful lot to me like the plates were riveted to a leather backing, and maybe tied on over a shoe. That would explain the lack of mounting holes in the plates- the tie points would be on the now missing leather pieces. Just a guess..But if I were making something like this for my own us...

Ironbadger

One day left.

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Ironbadger

I was about to say, yeah.

Posting what you are looking for does indeed jog memories.

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Ironbadger

Got my linen from Avitoria_vidua, and I couldn't be happier. :D I did a trade for a rondel dagger, and the linen was described as having those small stains- http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=146317 but honestly, I can't find any stains looking at it. Its a bit heavier weight...

Ironbadger

Two days left.

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Ironbadger

Sure, you can add the "window" stiffeners.
I see no reason why not.

I wonder if diagonal strips would work better?
Say, 3/4 of an inch, a half inch apart?

It would take some experimentation.

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Ironbadger

Ironbadger

All too true.....

-Badger-

Raulin Arbor wrote: I always try to tell my newbies about the AA. "Just watch the classifieds young man...soon someone's wife will make them sell the helm of your dreams."

Ironbadger

Ironbadger

Auction is ended- thanks for looking. Finally finished the double edged rondel....And when I was casting around for a grip, I found a few pieces of Oryx horn from my grandfather's taxidermy shop. So I made the grip from that. Interesting story about it- My grandfather bought a bunch of African horns...

Ironbadger

Well, I found on a quick search a mention that the Hanweis were banned in Trimaris due to an incident. The ban was lifted in September of 2011, and new inspection rules were instated. http://www.sca-rapier-news.com/2011/09/update-on-trimaris-ban-on-hanwei-blades.html That might be the incident I am ...

Ironbadger

:D Glad to help. I mentioned James both because he is the absolute best vendor for SCA fencing gear, but also because there've been complaints in the past that Alchem can take a LONG time to deliver orders. Like.. months and months. No idea if they got their act together.. But James has their stuff ...

Ironbadger

I really suggest James instead of dealing directly with Alchem- you'll get your blade a lot quicker.

http://amazoniaenterprises.com/Blades.htm

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Hmm...Last I heard, the Hanwei fencing dagger blades were very questionable due to a few snapping about halfway up, leaving a jagged end? (I think they had been suspended from use at some point in SCA fencing because of this?) I bought an Alchem dagger blade through James the Just for that reason. I...

Ironbadger

Hm, I actually have a scabbard left over from one of these-

http://budk.com/Swords/Viking-Sword

No idea if it would work for you though.
What kind of sword are you trying to fit?

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Ironbadger

I may have a sword for you.

PMing for details.

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Ironbadger

The leather guy-

http://www.theleatherguy.org/MOOSE-145274.aspx

Has some smallish pieces of moose at the moment.
His stock changes a lot, and I did not go through stuff right now.

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Ironbadger

Hm. I never got past experimenting with pattern welding in small scale when I had a place I could actually set up a forge- but what he is doing there seems excessive to me. And I mean in terms of how large his billets are for a sword. Thats way, way too much steel for one sword- I agree that it'd ma...

Ironbadger

A rondel dagger made as my half of a trade with Avitoria_vidua. Redheart grip, 4130 steel rondels, carbon steel blade from a chainsaw bar. Very sharp edge. I'm making a sheath for it before it ships out. Enjoy! -Badger- http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/ironbadger/blacksmithing/aadf1.jpg http://...

Ironbadger

That ones a beauty, Hal.

-Badger-

Halberds wrote:

14ga. mild steel.
9 1/8" front to back.
7" side to side.
8 pounds 2.2 ounces.
$225.00 plus shipping.

Hal

Ironbadger

Around a half inch is my usual standard for overlapping COP or brig plates.
I tend to assume about that much for my own designs- but it can be more like 3/4 to a full inch for say, a fabric cover that has any stretch.
Its all in the pattern, really.

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Ironbadger

That would do it, yes. My problem has been finding a suitable metal container with a secure lid to store ashes in- but using a glass jar has actually worked to anneal knife tangs. I really need something bigger- but the pickle jar has worked, so I've been lazy. -Badger- sounds like I need a bag of c...

Ironbadger

I've used the ashes from charcoal briquettes as annealing media since I was a teenager- its always worked quite well for me.

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Ironbadger

Over the many years I have made knives, this is the only one I can recall ever managing to break. I tend towards beefy, robust tangs and solid construction. So this one came as a rude shock. I may try to salvage it at some point- but the blade would be really tiny... Like, maybe two and a half inche...

Ironbadger

Well, I had this one in progress a while back..And then I snapped the tang off while trying to straighten it too aggressively. In my own defense- it was made from way too thick a stock in the first place- 3/16th inch. But it was a leftover from the old miniature knife days, and it was already bevele...

Ironbadger

I do love the Holbein, I will admit. Classic lines and a beautiful overall look. If I ever do revisit my 15th century swiss mercenary persona, it'll be what I make for my own personal gear. :) Baselards are really work intensive, since I can't weld the tang up to make the wider hilted style. I've se...

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