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Caius705

Konstantin the Red wrote:Yeah, a gorget like that sounds kind of fifteenth-ish. So you've got this pointed plate thing riding on top of the neck part but sticking out under your jaw, that how it works?

That's a remarkably adept description of it.

Caius705

I've used a 16 stainless helm before, your head gets thrown around badly. Had it dented a few times, now I have a 14 gauge stainless one, much happier. Would not want to wear a 16 mild hat. Maybe as an archer.

Caius705

Caius is being very practical once again, levelheaded chap that he is. I think I may have this printed up, maybe made into a poster. Don't think I've ever been called levelheaded before. Makes me happy. As for gorgets, for the longest time, I'd never seen one even remotely like mine before. It wasn...

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Tally wrote:Beautiful! Where can I buy one with wheels? Aren't wheels period?

Cian of Storvik wrote:Go medieval (wood & steel), or go home.

-Cian

If by wheels, you mean servant, sure.

Caius705

I personally just have a green army bag I picked up at a gun show. It holds my my entire armor except for my helm. I carry that and my swords/shields/spear/etc seperately. I also pack it so the legs go in first and then the gauntlets, demis, and bazerbands fit into the gaps and fill out the bottom....

Caius705

Louis de Leon wrote: What I had done is in reaching up to foul his weapon, I had pressed the edge of my shield against his body and a little bit up into his armpit.

You must be in a different kingdom, this is completely standard procedure here in ansteorra.

Caius705

Never before have I cursed my strong manly 47" chest.....

Caius705

For me, a gorget is right up there with a cup on the list of things I won't go on the field without. Maybe even more important. They might get testicular regeneration therapy down in 20 years, they won't get trachea regeneration therapy down in the next four minutes. Not to mention the whole spine d...

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Jesus, didn't realize it was such a big percentage. 13% is just....wow.

Caius705

I'll pass on the harrow blade, I'd want a different handle arrangement for it. If you'll be so kind as to send me a total for shipping to 77708, I'd be obliged.

Caius705

I'll take the winngas for sure and the trim for sure. Let me think about the harrow blade first.

Caius705

I can see it now.

"Oh, nice tetsubo. What foam did you use to get the shape?"

"Foam?

Caius705

I would be willing to pay so much for that. I would love to be the guy with The Mace.

Caius705

Gauge?

Caius705

Baron Eirik wrote:
Sevastian wrote:How much for two 6' thigh sticks shipped to 99507, if you please?

Do you mean 'thug' or something else, please?

If you have rattan as big around as a man's thigh, please, please don't keep it to yourself...

Caius705

... [You know what? WE GET A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT NOT LIKING TO WEAR GORGETS, PHRASED IN THE STRONGEST TERMS. Why, exactly?... My biggest complaint is I don't particularly like how it feels having something around my neck. Like, I understand it's there to keep my neck safe, but I'm more concerne...

Caius705

Does anyone know what measurements he needs to make one? I'm willing to order it today or tomorrow, pending what measurements he'll need. Svan? For a gambeson? Per the email I received "height, chest circumference, waist circumference , hips circumference, sleeve " I measured from the point of my s...

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LdEskel wrote:At the risk of completely and finally derailing my own thread...

Balin50 wrote:Catch fire, run around as a distraction when done others can fight.
This might work,
After all, who wants to fight someone who will self-immolate just to spite you?

China apparently.

Caius705

i just replaced my elbows,arms, knees, sabatons and shoulders and had cased greaves ordered buy the armorer who was making the greaves cancelled. and the price was exceptional because i ordered everything together so the refund on the greaves wont cover what another armorer wants to make them. i fi...

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Please post on here telling us how it goes. A subermailis sounds like something I'd eventually be interested in.

Caius705

svankuznets.sheremet@gmail.com

Email listed on his site. You may have already sent a message there, so no worries if you have.

Caius705

Paypal through the website. One of the reasons I chose them.

Caius705

My problem is I had to promise myself not to buy any new armor not done in spring steel. It hurts to pass up all of this pretty stuff.

Caius705

oh no it doesnt discourage at all i was just looking for clarification. my individual fighting skills arent top tier but somebody has to fill in those lower ranks right? im very excited and i will definately have to get my new gear finished up. i I was in the same boats you for the deed at gulf. La...

Caius705

What he said, and please use something stiffer than leather on your gorget. I know I say this a lot but protect your neck. I'd never hear the end of it if I (or anyone else for that matter) killed you with a spear.

Caius705

Your call. I also have some pictures of it in action, but the only two close up ones I have I sent you. Thank you. Address sent in PM

Caius705

I think it was like $5 or $10.

Caius705

While I'm not usually one to turn stuff like this down, I'm 95% sure you said you'd give me a discount on a future order, not a rebate. Your call, of course. I'm just happy I got to be pretty at gulf wars. (I've since deleted the message unfortunately, otherwise I could say for certain.)

Caius705

Hey atlanta, did you ever get those two pictures I sent to you? You'd asked for pictures of your mail attached to helms.

Caius705

But see, this is where the genius comes in. You see me on the field and your brain goes "Who would be crazy enough to charge an archer with a buckler? He must be one my side......"

Caius705

I'm curious about shipping to 77706; could you give me a quote? Are the boards near enough the same in size that shipping would be identical? If I were to order two, would shipping stay the same or increase? And would you be willing to discount if I ordered two boards (if not, no worries, just check...

Caius705

If I did see an archer like that, I don't think I could even bring myself to kill him. I'd have to count coup or something. Maybe run up on him and steal his quiver, then run away. Well, steal his quiver, hit him in the arm and run away. I seem to have missed the "Don't shoot Caius in the face when...

Caius705

If I did see an archer like that, I don't think I could even bring myself to kill him. I'd have to count coup or something. Maybe run up on him and steal his quiver, then run away. Well, steal his quiver, hit him in the arm and run away.

Caius705

Don't let me catch you unsupported by a squad......

Caius705

I'd suggest getting one of the brigandine leather ones. You can hide most under a tunic and have only the collar around the neck uncovered. Talbot sells patterns and I think Revival had some.
http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/books/metalwork.html
http://revival.us/brigandinegorget.aspx

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