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Caius705

He's probably back in school

Caius705

I'm worried about trying to use this in ACL (america's HMB style fighting) because a lot of the people I have talked said that they had to pad their helmets more than normal to avoid getting a concussion. If my head is right at the maximum size that could fit in this helm, I'm worried about having e...

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Hey foxknife, do you have any idea how much shipping is for one of your five foot swords? Does completed vs unfinished make a difference? I'd been planning to make my own, but shaping rattan in an apartment is annoying.

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I ask because I've never made a two handed sword before and I'm fairly certain that you've made a few.

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I like that "Premium 11" Two-ring Crossguard"

(This one http://foxknife.com/store/index.php/har ... guard.html)

What would be a good pommel matched to it?

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Dude, I can't speak for others, but for me, it's just bad timing. If I hadnt bought a spring steel corrazina last month, I'd trying to to decide if this would work for my kit. It's definitely worth the price tag

Caius705

Per google,24 inches is 61 cm.

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If one of these will fit my head, I will take it. 24" head, gong to be used for steel, not rattan. Will it fit?

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Eirik wrote:Very interesting!

Now.... how to work this into an event.....

Yell viking fight and grab somebody. They'll figure it out.

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I like By My Hand Designs stuff. I'm considering ordering from there for a two hander.

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@Caius Ah. I am starting to see. The thing is, I really, really am doing a ninth century Anglo-Saxon persona. Wisby's are just one of the easier armors to hide. I'll just be an anglo dude in a tunic with some funky-looking gloves and an odd, metal hat. Ya got a Tardis or a DeLorean laying around, o...

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AedenOfNowhere wrote:Had to ask where the trinity knots came from...I want to install some on my helmet but where would I find something like that?

They looked hand made, so cut them out with a shear and then chase the design you like into them maybe.

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@Caius I get the impression that I'm missing a reference to something, here... I for one would like to assure everyone that there is no such thing as the 14th century mafia. There is no group dedicated to furthering the one true century both inside of and apart from the SCA. We do not have a facebo...

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@Konstantin There is no special worry concerning the collarbones, just me being cautious and believing in murphy's law. I may just ram some heavier padding into the shoulders and call it a day. As far as the helm, I dont have a specific one in mind, really. I have someone who may be giving me a goo...

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18 gauge mild or stainless would work pretty well (stainless would be better, no rust) And depends on the gorget. Personally, I like steel, or at least some metal. I've seen alum under leather ones get bent badly by spear thrusts. I'm not sure I'd trust just leather to keep my trachea safe. If you g...

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Two piece rivets? and you could possibly make lamellar scales out of them. Depends on the size, weight and pattern you want to use.

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I'm in Texas and assembling my kit. I've been in contact with several other people here in the lone star state.

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So I recently got gifted a ton of scrap leather, which I could use for some armor things. How the hell does one use rivets? What weight? What tanning process (chrome or veg)? How big of pieces? Rivets are pretty much the height of simplicity in concept. Goes through a hole in the leather, then had ...

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Because, in my experience, they sit way more comfortably when tthey're low. I know when I was wearing one (before I joined God's own century) mine always slipped down

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I know that full hard 301 stainless is often used for lamellar plates. It comes in prehardened sheets, but I don't know if it's available where you are.

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I know that full hard 301 stainless is often used for lamellar plates. It comes in prehardened sheets, but I don't know if it's available where you are.

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WilliamThomas wrote:well considering you only paid $70.00 on ebay for it I would go with your offer.

I think it is worth maybe $70.00 I can not imagine anyone paying $150.00 for it

Man, he's gonna need a few more bucks at least, just to pay for some Aloe Vera....Ya know, for that burn.

Caius705

Money sent

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I'll take the knees and elbows. shipping to 77706?and whats your PayPal?

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Effingham wrote:And check out the boards on Tosando and see what the other kids are doing.

http://tousando.proboards.com/

I don't know Eff, that sounds like work to me.

Caius705

Hey, still wondering about sizing for the gambesons. Have a 47" chest. Don't want a bunch of bulky extra cloth, but don't want it skin tight either. What size should I get? And is the current 120 dollar price including the discount? Thought that was the price before the sale started (not that it's a...

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I wouldn't mind the same thing. One of our new guys wants to do the same thing, but I have zero Japanese armor experience.

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tim_Belcher wrote:for 50 bucks i will shank caius and sell you his(its ok if it has a small red stain no?

Well, actually, mine has black leather, I doubt any stain would be noticeable.

Caius705

Armor from the Battle of Wisby-European armor, munitions grade 1361

That's an easy one though.

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Not stateside, but I have a spring steel Forge of Svan one. Bought it second hand, it having come through the Battle of the Nations to get to me, and I love it already. Fits great and lets me take any shot. They have excellent communication and prices, I would suggest them to anyone.

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I have one of these
http://www.amazon.com/SZCO-Supplies-203 ... cks+dagger

Cheap, looks ok, nice enough for casual wear. But you may want an actual functional, you didn't specify.

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Similar to what Lee said, period arming clothes work great. I love my pourpoint and gambeson

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I can order one of those gambesons in a size thats out of stkck,they ship when they're in stock, yes?

and for a 47"chest will the large fit? Or do I need an XL?

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