The Armour Archive

mordreth

There seem to be a lot of guys who aren't wearing armor
http://www.hinduwisdom.info/War_in_Ancient_India.htm

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IF you're a college shire you have to fight the reputation that was probably created by a crew who joined, screwed around, and either dropped out or graduated I'd strongly suggest getting your fighters togeather, planning a road trip, and going to a large practice or event Be the first ones into arm...

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gambeson - protective, historic, and flattering to the more mature figure

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Does anyone have experience with more technical SCA practices? Yes. My experience (and it may just be my teaching style ) that nobody (or, very very few) in the Society wants to 'drill'. It's boring, and cuts down on fighter retention and practice time. That cutting down on fighter retention is a b...

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DukeAvery wrote:
Well said Sir, and I thank you for the hearty laugh!

-Avery

"Let no one strike in anger, let no one fall in pain." - Runestone

Thank You Your Grace I'll be here all week

mordreth

Hi Aaron Those are actually Japanese "policemens" tools, the U shaped thing is springy, with internal barbs and is designed to pass around a limb or the neck to control the person at a distance (think of a dog catchers tool) the spiked clubs were designed to entangle a sleeve or pant leg (...

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military fork, or tiger spear is one thing - the mancatchers are designed to trap limbs, throats, or entagle clothing to hold someone in place BTW to Gavin - I have an old hayfork in my garage, the tines go from about 3/8 of an inch at base to damn pointy at the business end I damn sure wouldn't wan...

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It wouldn't function as a list weapon, and I would have a real problem with someone using its equivelant in a melee so I don't think it has an SCA purpose

They are usually shaped more like this for SCA use

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One more shot at the horse Mendor - sorry When I was young and foolish I did a lot of damage to my hands, I've lost every fingernail at least once, I've broken every finger at least once, and my doctor assures me that I should have one of my thumbs rebuilt. The calibration was a lot lower back then....

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BobKnight wrote:did the knights of santiago even went on crusades?

They didn't have to the crusades came to them

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I had luck with a 1/4" countersink bit used on both sides of every hole drilled for five fifty cord. I used it for my lammela skirt and it has held up fine without my noticing any fraying or anything for about two months now. the drawback is the time for every hole both sides the upside is tha...

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my shop method is 23.5 by 3.1416 = 7.48 add one inch of padding (1/2 inch on each side) 7.48 + 1 = 8.48 8.48 X 3.1416 = 26.64 - note this is the inner measurement of the helm, and does not allow for the helm being oval vs round vs a rounded off rectange Sounds like the helm would be a bit tight but ...

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Am I the only one wondering if the holes concept extends to lower velocity projectiles? If so it could help explain why maille was sometimes so effective against some early chivalric era bow fired arrows (11th to 12th century)? gee armor made of of tiny holes held togeather by wire being better tha...

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At certain levels of participation you can use the words dedicated, and moronic interchangably

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In between rounds watch your opponents, and study how the left handed fighters are setting up - mirror what you see them doing
They're open everywhere you are, they're just more experienced at facing what is for them an of handed fighter

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wee bit nipply?

gives you a new appreciation for Teutonic Knights doesn't it?

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That's a spectacular piece of work

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eljungrande wrote:sorry i meant 16th century...how were 16th century shields made?

I'm fairly certain I have a picture of an almond shaped heavily embossed metal italian pagent shield at home meanwhile
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/deca/ho_42.50.16.htm

Is this for actual use on the field?

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Thanks Karen, I often start with your pages in unfamiliar territory. As to the books suggested, do you two own them and recommend them for that reason? Just wanted to see if you valued them or if it was just the titles that matched my inquiry. Thanks again to all for the suggestions. Jon I own the ...

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Mine varies between 1/4 & 3/8 thick
short wide sleeves are cooler in hot weather

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eljungrande wrote:that is exactly what he wants the shield for.

You're looking for a late period italian pagent shield?
Are we answering you with questions?
Is this Jepardy?

Is this going to be used on the field?

mordreth

Sometimes it's worth while to take suggestions - your call

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It's an Osprey, but it's a start
http://www.ospreypublishing.com/store/T ... 850458213/

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I am sick of this second rate garbage. I am training to be the scariest fighter on any list field anywhere. I know that the learning curve is going to get very steep at some point in the future, but I am unwilling to make less than an absolute commitment. You can come with me, or sit on the sidelin...

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............ On the other hand, if I do offer up solid information and someone who has already admitted they do not know a thing about the topic then argues with me over something that is well-covered, understood, and accepted in historical circles, I tend to go silent, unwilling to enter a foolish...

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There were massive "Turf wars" between powerfull abbots, and bishops in Scotland and Ireland which didn't really resolve out until the high middle ages m so a major source of conflict would be the village churches looking to a local monistary for guidance, and paying tithes to an abbott ra...

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He who ordains the fate of kingdoms and the march of the centuries, the all-powerful Disposer of events, having destroyed one extraordinary image, that of the Romans, which had, it was true, feet of iron, or even feet of clay, then raised up, among the Franks, the golden head of a second image, equa...

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Springfield Leather carries waxed linen
http://www.springfieldleather.com/WebPa ... read_sinew

I used to buy spools of waxed linen at a weaving supply store - I have been thinking of ordering from these guys
http://www.royalwoodltd.com/cat14-17ar.htm
since I need to redo the points on my armor and like what I make a lot more than I like what I can buy

mordreth

Pitbull Armory wrote:PS the Pitbull Diet works great check the ebay feedback and pics.

Take care

Andy @ Pitbullarmory.com

for whatever it is worth I can't find it on ebay - could you provide the link?

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Baron Alejandro wrote:I want to know how long it is before we're 'evil denizens' again.

I thought as a moderator that was your decision

mordreth

easy enough you learned the math a long time ago. lets say your gambeson & tunic combo work out to a 1/2 inch thick layer. You are a cylinder 54 inches in circumference or 17.20 in diameter. add 1/2 inch to either side of your cylinder, you are now 18.20 inches in diameter or 57.2 inches in ciru...

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Here you go

http://www.hammerinhand.org/maxpages/Making_a_Bellows

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YMMV- Sticking your unarmored hand in a full basket and the rules saying it can't be hit is just as lame as putting a smurf hat on an unarmored head and the rules saying it can't be hit. I have to agree-up to a point. The difference as I see it, is that every video I have seen, and every time I hav...

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Leo Medii wrote:Or, it would make a great scaginata. .

I have a piece of cookie stuck in my nose

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Aaron wrote:In previous time butted was fine. But now I would wonder if there would be a concern about loose rings going flying into people's eyeslots, etc...

Welded or rivetted is better IMO.

With respect,

-Aaron

I've never seen or heard of butted rings flying through an eyeslot