The Armour Archive

hjalmr

This is really ironic as I was about to ask this very question. Thanks everyone for giving me a jump in the right direction....

Jurgen:
How much do you charge for a simple kettle helm?

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hjalmr

Hey Johnathon More:

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hjalmr

I use to just drive through McDonalds and grab 3 breakfast burritoes as I leave town. This allows me to last until dinner (where I pig out) and I'm not sick to my stomach all day.

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hjalmr

<<< I think the way to way to introduce the concept to the SCA is treat hits to the hand and wrist like a cup shot, you donâ€™t target them intentionally but if they are struck they get counted as a good shot. >>> I agree -and I am constantly blocking (unintentionally) with my poor little hands. (^_^)

hjalmr

Thanks everyone for the interesting replies. I basically make munition armor most of the time and I was just curious how everyone else defines it. My munition type armor is made from the same metal as my nicer armor, but without the sanding and polishing -plainishing is not as refined in some cases....

hjalmr

What is your definition of Munition armor?

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by David: I must admit I'm not following the argument. Yes, this is SCA combat, but you are clearly concerned about how blade grappling would have worked in actual practice. Yo...

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SyrRhys: You are correct, but here is a problem with this though. This is the SCA, not actual medieval combat. All these manuals that you will refer me too will show combatants fighting with the same weapons (greatsword v/s greatsword.) This works fine in these circumstances. The slight cut that I m...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Alcyoneus: Asbjorn, that sounds just a little wrong to me. You can grab your blade with out injury, but I can't? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The reasoning for this is simple. If y...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jean Paul de Sens: Bitch bitch bitch. Sheesh. Using bare rattan seems to simulate the appropriate weight of steel for a sword, why is that not sufficient for a glaive, which...

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I do not belive that 18g wire will hold up to combat even if rivited -it's just not strong enough to absorb blunted rattan strikes...

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hjalmr

Those are my auction -I sold the two rattan weapons (a sword and an axe) for $250.00 and an identical set for $150.00 the next week. I sold the three weapons (a 24" mace, a 32" mace and a 32" sword) for $51.00 and a 4' battle axe for $54.00 So the prices are going down, but' I'm still making money o...

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I have a 6â€™ unpadded polearm for individual combat, and a 7 Â½â€™ polearm for melees. I actually HATE unpadded polearms and think that they are unrealistic (Q-staffs as someone already said) because thrusting someone with a real polearm would be much harder with a large blade in the way. Everyone ...

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What exactly do you mean by "halfswording?"

I just want to get an exact idea before I rant and rave. Lol...

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hjalmr

Stephen Did you tell them that you really only want the bottom for armoring? You may be able to get one of the metal shops to just cut off a bottom or two for you and they could use the rest of the tank as the "accounted for portion. Just a thought. You could also try a welding shop. They may have a...

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Well I'm now experimenting with the 1/4" LCT (Low Compression Tip) and I must say that I'm relatively impressed. I kinda like the 1/4 tip. It's much easier to push it into a face grill and I'm having a lot of fun thrusting limbs -something that is never called with our current tips. Sir Logan and I ...

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I'll be there -I can't wait!

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hjalmr

1/4" if butted, 3/8" if riveted.

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hjalmr

I feel that most people avoid the mace weapons for the speed factor. It's much faster (and easier) to slip that sword between your opponants gaurd then that mace or axe. Shafting is another problems that swords don't have, and axes are a pain to land properly. This is a great example why the SCA sho...

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Stopped by my local welding supplier shop today and picked up these goodies: http://www.geocities.com/hjalmr/latestacquisitions1.jpg These should work out great -and the price was awesome -totally free! I can't wait to start pounding.... (^_^) "ping....ping...ping..." [This message has been edited b...

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A fellow fighter brought a copy of this book to practice and it looks very interesting. Has anyone seen or heard of this book and if so -can you tell me where I can get a copy of it?

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hjalmr

I know the best way to get that crap off the sign, but it's a trade secret so don't tell too many people -I get Conrad the Mad to do it for me. Lol.... Actually I leave it on, spray paint it, and then put a shield cover on it. I find that the sticker stuff actually strengthens the shield. (^_^) [Thi...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Joaquin: And what, Mr.Hjalmr, is it that makes armoured combat not a martial art? One could say the Western Martial arts were flourishing during the middle ages. I go with t...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bela of kaffa: also, i may be wrong, but i don't think handles are allowed on the end of spears; it adds too much force... i have a small circle of athletic tape at the bac...

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I was hit this friday with a low profile thrusting tip directly in the shin -and it hurt like hell. I think I would be weary of a 1/4" tip too.

How do I become an experimenter for this?

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hjalmr

SCA by far. Why?

Well besides the wearing heavy armor and getting hit alot, an SCA fighter who does any kind of melee events will posses a little knowledge and understanding of war. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the other groups do alot of large melee's.

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hjalmr

No one seemed to state a time period. Since Oriental martial arts has influenced the modern world -this is not a fair question for our time period. So my take is as follows: Back in the time of the Roman empire, I would go with the West. This was the time of the gladiator and I'm not even sure Orien...

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Ok this is my OPINION on the subject. I can understand adding a counter wieght to the butt of a spear because I find the tip heavy spear head very hard to aim. I have recently started using a spear on a regular (sorta) basis and find that I am rather dangerous with it in regards to the fact that I h...

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You can also check out any local junk yards -sometimes they turn up there.

Yes they are thick enough, but each sign is different. I have two shields made from street signs. One is perfect, while the other one could be better...

Good luck.
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hjalmr

I fight with one on a regular basis (along with every other kind of shield out there) and a ctually enjoy it. It works much better then I would have thought. I must use it correctly because the bottom always seems to be on the outside of my left leg when I need it -don't ask me how, but it blocks th...

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Everywhere (that I've been) trains differently, but the first things you should learn is what is a good shot, what are the legal areas to target, what areas you may need to armor in your particular part of the country (like maybe bracers), stuff like that... All in all your first visit will be a kno...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marvin: FWIW: SGB gets its name from the last names of three of its founding members way back in 1979. The heretics over in Grey Niche (Memphis) spell with an "e". This has...

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I moved down to Meridies (Barony of Grey Niche) a few years ago and had no trouble blending in (I'm currently back up in the Middle Kingdom.) Everyone was friendly and understanding about the transition from one kingdom to another. Coming from the Middle Kingdom, I thought that they took and gave a ...

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My advice is to use 16g aluminum for areas that do not get hit alot. I used 18g aluminum for my elbows, knees, and body armor for years -so 16g would be better. I would say no for gauntlets unless you don't get hit in the hand. Also remember that aluminum gets stronger as yo dish it, so 16g aluminum...

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Well you get a much better grip with a halfgauntleted baskethilt, but I prefer gauntlets. Of coarse I like gauntlets better because I prefer tip heavy swords.

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Munition Armor

"Medieval Combat" by Hans Talhoffer