The Armour Archive

hjalmr

I am in the group who takes a solid blow to any part of my helmet that proves to me that I was bested. I don't believe that the SCA should use the words killing or disabling blow as most of the shots I get hit with and accept would not fit in that category and I could just as easily use those words ...

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The marshals also don't want to see something that will damage your opponants weapons. I know someone who welded a bunch of 1" steel squares all over the outside of his helmet and the marshals wouldn't let him use it because it would tear up everyones rattan. He told me that he made it that way so p...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vogeljager: Is there a yes/no answer or do you judge each hit as it comes? Are there any other pieces of armour or kit that makes blow calling difficult (other than ultra-p...

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The car door edging is called TRIMLOCK and it works pretty good. I get mine at a local auto appalstry(sp?)shop. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior...

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Was this material called Trimlock? I (and everyone in my group) use a car door edging that has a metal band in the middle of it. It usually lasts around 6 months before it needs to be replaced, but the good thing is that it's cheap, light, and you don't need to hold it on with rope, or ties. (^_^) -...

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I was told that the acid etching for computer boards work for stainless, but I have yet to try it out. It can be bought at Radio Shack for about $7 -and I bought mine in Southbend. On another note, hows it going Conrad? (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey N...

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Hi everyone I started working on another domed greathelm today and realized I forgot how I went about attaching the domed section to the assembled top section -I literally had to sit back, smoke a cigar, drink a beer, and figure out how to do it. This got me wondering: am I the only one who forgot h...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by sarnac: My friend does a early celt and he was out there fighting a period style: oval shield and spear with a back-up spear held behind his oval. <HR></BLOCKQUOT...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Thaddeus: Depends on the size of round shield you are using. We in the northeast who have trained under a varient of the Bellatrix style use small center mount rounds, ranging ...

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My current practice starts at 2-3pm (sca time you know) on Sunday and ends at dusk, between 6pm and 8pm depending on the season. I think the group stands around and talks to much, but we generally get about 2-4 (winter-summer) solid hours of fighting a practice. We use to conduct single fighting for...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jester: If someone grabs my polearm I have the choice of dropping the weapon (and refusing to enter into a grappling situation) or contesting control of the weapon. <HR>...

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To those who use a centergrip heater: Do you hold the shield straight out (like a typical centergrip shield), or do you hold it slightly turned in your hand (like a strapped heater)? (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by sarnac: well....his excellency Bardolph from the Middle uses one, and his Majesty Cuan, Rex Atlantia uses one, I beleve, as well...ask them <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> When did Si...

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Has anyone tried, or does anyone use a centergrip heater shield? I met a fellow down at GW who had one and I have always wanted to try one, but I don't know. Hmmmm..... (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by b...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Edmund Greyfox: Then you could add some "Mystical Elven Bronze Dags of Enchantment" to help combat the evil forces of the Dark Lord and you've got an incredibly rare item thats...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vebrand: You could always talk to Sir Rashid, Baron of Small Gray Bear, who has plenty of information. He probably has a book or two on Moorish armour and weapons. He does a...

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Sir Artois of Meridies ( a greek persona I believe) has an unusual static defense that works very well. He also holds his centergrip round with his palm down and his shield fully extended. In this position, his 24" (or so) shield covers everything. Needless to say, I was very impressed with his skil...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Brodir: I use a domed centergripped shield with a boss, and I really like it. I've mostly used it as you would use a conventional flat centergripped round though, flat-again...

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Are you refering to the spun round shields at GW? You would have to cut a hole to put a centerboss on it so perhaps you should try strapping it first. Try it out for awhile and see how you like it. You can always cut a hole out and put a centerboss on it at a later date. I just don't see how a strap...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by LR of E: An adarga, also called daraqa and fard, is a small shield that looks like two beans facing each other or like a valentines day heart you would draw except the bottom i...

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An old friend of my wifes, and old school sca fighter is looking to get back into fighting and he is looking for someone to make him some kidex japanese armor -can someone direct me to some armorers who work in this field? Thanks (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony...

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I don't think I have seen someone use a dished round with straps. There are 3 fighters in my group who use dished round shields. Sir Lee Fribrand uses a center grip boss style, while Sir Michael of the Mace, and his squire Lord Taban (sp?) use a non boss grip where the handle is a pipe projected fro...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Griffin: Did your friend have a specific time period in mind? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> No he did not, but he wants to be more authentic and he currently hates his large...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by LR of E: Men at Arms #348 The Moors, has some illuminations that show rounds, byzantine kites, other oblong shields and the famous adarga. Master Glendour produces the adarga i...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vitus: Hey Hjalmr, when you killed that guy in the ravine at GW with your spear -with one hand- I about crapped myself laughing. Great job! -Vitus<HR></BLOCKQUOTE...

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I have a friend who plans on using a moor persona but he has no idea what shield shapes they used. I know that a round shield was common, but was there any other common shapes used by the medieval moor? Thanks (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meri...

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I have used street sign aluminum to make elbow/knee cops and it seems to work very well -unfortunately I don't know what gauge it was. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rath...

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..style you like to see standing across from you when your opponent takes the field? Why? Mine would be Florentine. I love to fight with it, but hate fighting against it! Most of the people who use florentine lack any style and it usually looks pretty ugly and confusing to the spectators (^_^) -----...

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A straight shot to the head followed by an offhand, reverse wrap to the other side of the head. I am the creator of this combination (simply because I'm the only one stupid enough to try it) and it completely takes my opponants by surprise. Unfortunately it has only worked twice in 6 years. Lol.. Ac...

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Hmmm. A pickup fight at an event a few years ago. After lunch I forgot to put my gorget back on and my opponents bastard sword (both of us were armed with bastard swords)slipped under my helmet and sliced through the area my gorget should have been. Another 1/2" or so and I probably wouldn't be here...

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Shoulders! I have yet to find some shoulder armor that actually work for me. Legs are my next (and very close 2nd) unfitable armor. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather ...

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Cuan.

Interetsing Midrealm list. I was surprised not to see Duke Master Moonwolf on the list.

(^_^)

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

I know exactly how you feel. Just about everyone in Meridies uses a big ole war sized shield and it annoys the heck out of me. I like to circle around my opponenets shield side while throwing wraps and scorpians. Thier shield ends up blocking for me and I now control the fight. The push away is ok a...

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With the SCA rules, I would chose flourantine because the rules are set against polearms. I also used nothing but flourantine for a little over 2 years, and I became pretty good against other styles. Although flourantine can be tough against a polearm (trying to get past that first thrust is the key...

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And to think I have a whole closet full of rare elven mail -COOL!!

(^_^)

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

Have you ever forgotten what you were doing?

Centergrip Heater!?!

Looking for kidex japanese armor.

Typical shield for a Moor persona.

What is the least favorite..