The Armour Archive

mordreth

only seen one copy of this book...it is a alternate history where the norse have colonized the upper east coast of america....half is christian ruled , half is pagan.....the hero of the story is outlawed for five years for killing his half brother during sword practice....he rambles along ends up w...

mordreth

fetal position - greatsword or halberd funning up the length of my body, legs crossed at the ankles
your mileage may vary.

mordreth

Halberds wrote:I think that is a good idea.

I have one under my work bench but I have not had the courage to try.
If you do it so will I.

Hal

Ps: Do the bumps go on the top of the helm or does the little valve thingy go on top?

Bumps go topside

mordreth

WEEEEE DOGGIES

That's damned nice.

mordreth

http://www.piehtoolco.com/en-us/dept_626.html
go to the listing for Kasenit.

Note - I have used it, I have never used it on a large piece

mordreth

DeWalt, I'd have to check the model number when I'm home
love it.

mordreth

Could be worse.... I know someone who had their cup crack, the crack "opened up" as it compressed, then snapped back "closed" with a bit of skin caught.... we'll just say - a tip of skin... NOBODY was willing to check the injury - but he said the bruise was "interesting&quo...

mordreth

Just joshin'. They do crack from time to time. i figured it was *sarcasm on*. i've seen stress cracks around the thong holes on others, but never had one fail completely like this. the bruised pelvis is no treat either. Long time ago I took a massive shot to the crotch, took a step and realized the...

mordreth

no no no the knight is the ball breaker in the relationship
sheesh

mordreth

You get something done in the SCA by doing it. Get the bit between your teeth and run if that is what you're going for.

mordreth

There is an amazing tutorial at m I exchanged a couple of e-mails with the woman doing this, she had stopped playing to finish off a degree at university. I really hope she has made time to come backinto re-enactments - formidable, authentic,and a cutie Yep, she's back into re-enactment. Lives in S...

mordreth

That same thing happened this weekend at eastern crown. An Atzinger style shield was bounced becuase of it's lack of edging. The squire argued his case qouting the specific rules. The marshall was questioning the legaity of bucklers as well. In such an important event, I do believe the marshall has...

mordreth

You really need to post a picture of the coif if you're going to get any fiting advise

mordreth

That same thing happened this weekend at eastern crown. An Atzinger style shield was bounced becuase of it's lack of edging. The squire argued his case qouting the specific rules. The marshall was questioning the legaity of bucklers as well. In such an important event, I do believe the marshall has...

mordreth

There isn't a huge time window between when you take horn out of scalding water, and the time it starts to cool and re-harden. You have to do a lot of set up work ahead of time so you can max out your work time on pliable horn.

mordreth

There is an amazing tutorial at m I exchanged a couple of e-mails with the woman doing this, she had stopped playing to finish off a degree at university. I really hope she has made time to come backinto re-enactments - formidable, authentic,and a cutie BTW she is NOT understating how bad boiling ho...

mordreth

It looks like a company that serves LARP groups

mordreth

see if you can find "Lost Country Life" at your local library, it's a re-do of 500 points of good husbandry
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Country-Life ... 0394748387

mordreth

Hey.. thank god Disco is dead, or we'd have rampaging gangs of SCA nobility taking out entire dance clubs due to all the fraudulent white belts! Well I still wonder if all of those old guys in Florida really earned theirs, seems a bit suspicious to me Hey! Don't talk about us fat old knights like t...

mordreth

I want to know where I can get a gallon of ale for $4. John is right such tables are of little worth. Although it might be interesting to look at if you had both the inflated medieval price next to the actual modern price. That would atleast give something interesting to look at but raw inflation d...

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What is the "best" body armour in your opinion, and why? 1. How is its flexibility? 2. How is its kidney/Rib protection? I'm looking to switch my body armour, and wanted to seek other, more knowledgeable opinions first. Thanks, Lucas Von Aych Gambeson and mail is cool beyond words, but if...

mordreth

If being a knight was easy, or an ordinary part of a mans life it would be no great achievement.
The struggle to attain, and maintain the staus of knight is what defines us.

mordreth

boudaccai (sp)? Always ranked a lot higher in my mind as a martial woman than Joan.. The Companions of Boudicca...hmmm...not bad, not bad.... My wife Gisela is a great fan of Matilda of Tuscany m After Henry's excommunication in 1080, Matilda was intermittently at war with him until his death (1106...

mordreth

Nice display, and your son looks like a fine young man
Thanks for sharing.

mordreth

#8 - I don't think the legions wore stiletto heeled boots until very late in their history

mordreth

Duke Icefalcon wrote:Hey DA!

Are you going to wait till after crown for those odds?

Predicting the past is very accurate

mordreth

Dude, I have been wrong so many times in the past year that I have lost count. Get a second opinion before buying rivets. Happy hammering, Sean Close enough. If you get too long, it can fold over instead of peen into a nice mushroom. And it is best to stay 1d away from the edge of the material. You...

mordreth

spiffy - cmon show the inside

mordreth

Years ago my knight made a comment to someone that "Mordreth would be horrified at the thought of a republic, and Rich Daw (me) has a copy of the federalist papers in his briefcase"

mordreth

Poul Andersons "The Last Viking" trilogy (history of harald haardraade) and the broken sword (ninth century fantasy)

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When I was a squire my oath was to my knight, he was my lord. My squires have been discharged, withdrawn with permission, or moved out kingdom so currently I am not responsible for one, but I am quite clear that their obligation is to me, if that doesn't work for them thats ok, and I wish all good f...

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Nissan Maxima wrote:not sure they were both girls

oooohhhh - models

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Actually in off topics / why are some of you just assholes Bascot wrote *********************************************************** Bascot Archive Member Joined: 23 Aug 2000 Posts: 6245 Location: Altamont, Tennessee Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------...

mordreth

Leo Medii wrote:
PS: Did you get my last PM?

Checking. You can email me too!

Also....I hit light....I want to hit people hard! They always say light!

I kind of like it when they say wuuugggggghhhhh
I think it's old norse for good

mordreth

I've done a lot of Japanese helms over the years, get a good quality manual reamer / deburring tool, You'll be a lot happier

Re: Best body armour?