The Armour Archive

Caius705

of people wearing shields? sure. of folks not wearing elbow armour? sure. No, that's not what I'm asking. Do you have any historical examples of knights with shields not wearing an elbow cop on their shield arm. Steve I think you should probably add "while wearing an elbow cop on their sword arm", ...

Caius705

You're doing this for costume, not combat, right?

Caius705

Chest measurement? Interested but I'm about 225 lbs 6' 47" chest (w/o gambeson)

Caius705

What would shipping on the cloak to 77708 be?

Caius705

http://armourinart.com/201/318/

Saw this, is it just me or does it look very similar in construction to the byzantine one?

Caius705

I like what george posted, and I'm likely going to try to model my norse kit after his suggestions. I, however, agree with Max, that this is far too detailed for what we'd like to do, especially considering that this is the first time it's being held.

Caius705

Id be glad to do so but sorta need to know where your wanting to set the bar:) We're currently debating this, here http://scahistoriccombat.swordteacher.com/forum/?mingleforumaction=viewtopic&t=8 Write out your standards where you think they should be, we'll talk about it and figure out what we wan...

Caius705

I'm enjoying the discussion. Could I ask both of y'all to do a write up of what you think the Saxon standards and the Norse standards for kit should be? We've had several of those, ranging from the relaxed to the "Oh my god" strict. And I/we appreciate input.

Caius705

We do have all the cool shit. After looking through a bunch of the 14th century manuscripts and other art, I have to say that I'm falling more and more in love with the one true century. So many wild ideas going on.

Caius705

Halvgrimr, I actually agree a lot with what you're saying. Especially about lamellar. Personally, I don't think it would have made an appearance at this battle. However, I think for this battle, we should allow it. Plain and simple, it helps the numbers. Me personally, I'll be wearing mail. And abou...

Caius705

Sounds good. What more do you need Aedan? Anything I could help with?

Caius705

So I'm finishing my first shield. A mate cut it out and canvassed it now I just need to strap it, edge it and paint my device. I'm okay with most of it but the strapping was bothering me, then my mother suggested a Velcro strap for the forearm strap, what would be people's thoughts on this? I think...

Caius705

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Standar ... 24L0&psc=1

This is the one I had in mind. Have not tried this particular one myself, so I'm not certain about the temper.

Caius705

That's why I suggested 301 stainless. Already comes tempered, thinner, so it gives a much lower profile and about the same strength as .1" road sign aluminum, in my opinion.

Caius705

Accdntprone for a spangen and Viking leathercrafts for foot wear. Inexpensive, sturdy, good communication.

Caius705

I really liked forge of Svan. Got a hood solid fitted gambeson at a very fair price there. Good communication

Caius705

One thought. Amazon (or any other seller probably;amazon is just simpler if your buying one roll) has rolls of .031" 301 full hard SS. You could take a 4" wide roll of that, split it into 2 2" strips and then sew those into a gambeson. You'd get a decent amount if protection, little weight, and a ve...

Caius705

http://armourinart.com/175/270/ It seems like a crude depiction of chainmail covering the whole body, but why does it change colors over the upper arm and torso? Was it meant to show that it was a different color mail? And why does it look as though is has faulds? I'm just curious, it's probably a ...

Caius705

Is the intent of the "leg wraps or authentic tall boots" rule to require fighters to hide modern pants or socks? In that case, could the fighters have the option of wearing the Anglo-Saxon or Norse equivalent of woven stockings/chausses/hosen in lieu of leg wraps or tall boots? Please don't hold me...

Caius705

I can't speak for Max, but I don't imagine anyone would mind having any of the "viking" shoes offered by viking leathercrafts (or equivalent, I only use them as an example because they are popular.) I do think that we might should change it to "period shoes required, leg wraps strongly encouraged". ...

Caius705

I would say that the chapest is still currently Iron Monger. All evidence of the past puts the AB helmet at 225$ after you kiss your money good by and get the other helmet. Also, a friend of mine had a helmet cave in on him, I don't trust the quality. Even if I got the helmet in the mail I would ne...

Caius705

To clarify, the IM helm actually looks quite nice. Every thing from A/B should be put in a hydraulic press.

Caius705

Cheapest A/B helm=90
Cheapest IronMonger=135

That's not a huge difference, and the IM helm actually looks acceptable.

Caius705

Hello all, . I'm going to be running the fighting on Friday at BAM to help ease the burden of the event on those that call bordermarch home. I plan on working with those who want this Viking "deed" to happen but I need those interested in making this happen to contact me via email (sydphillis@yahoo...

Caius705

George, you want a very period correct set of fighters. I think that's awesome. I'm concerned about having enough numbers with kit requirements being so stiff, especially for the first year. May I suggest an idea for a compromise? Similar to the way that the leaders of the two sides fought each othe...

Caius705

Well, since I live in Georgia, the last thing I really want to wear is a wool tunic over a linen one. :) I'd like to not die of heat exhaustion in the first 5 minutes. Can someone suggest something that would work for our levels of heat / humidity, yet still look more or less correct? You could hav...

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I've always interpreted the use of the flat in real combat as kind of "bitch slap". Maybe it is Hollywoodesque but contemptously and purposely striking with the flat implys (to me) that theh opponent is not a threat and can be killed at any time. Kind of a "got your nose" counting coup. So this? ht...

Caius705

I may end up eating these words (in which case, I would deserve it) but I have never been bested by a fighter wearing an Ashcraft Baker helm and I don't believe I have ever seen a top ranked fighter wearing one. I just don't see what the appeal is when you can buy a perfectly nice bascinet from Iro...

Caius705

Matt, on the wisby #7 kit, what would shipping to 77706 be? Wouldn't mind having one, already spending too much this month though, have to budget.

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Ian Camber wrote:Tin foil helmets?

Nah, they're steel, though apparently the act the same when you hit them, at least some of the recent ones.

Caius705

http://www.professionalplastics.com You can order your own kydex and make your own leg armor. Cut out a working pattern, put in oven to soften, mold to desired shape. You can use your own leg as the mold. Just wear thick jeans and thick leather gloves. Sorry, I don't know the best thickness to orde...

Caius705

I believe it was meant to be rigid instead of metal. I think torvaldr gauntlets and ones of similar construction would be fine.

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Hey, if you wanted a thread about anything else, shouldn't have brought ashcraft baker into it.

Caius705

Don't forget the basket hilts. With your same work rate, it equals about 1.75 baskets an hour, plus the helms.

Not to mention every other bit of armor, such as knee cops, elbow cops, goregets, etc.

Yeah, I'm thinking no.

Caius705

As for what I'm saying, I'm repeating what I was told. I've not accused anyone of bias. I assumed that the smiley face behind Max's statement meant he was being facetious. Standards for armor and weapons were in the works and I think interest has been at least somewhat keen. I'm uncertain what time ...

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