The Armour Archive

Brodir

Yes, Padrig does great stuff, I bought a 16 gauge stainless shield boss of him which is tough as hell and really nice. I'd recommend him.

Brodir

The common date I've heard for the very last Viking raid ever was on England in 1153. These guys would have been fully Christian, practicing Feudalism, etc. Sure, it was a bunc of Scandinavians ina boat, but using the term 'Viking Raid' is a stretch. Hit-and-run nautical warfare would have continued...

Brodir

Very cool, a blacksmith friend of mine asked be about documenting two-headed axes, the only thing I knew of in Western Europe was the book of Psalms you have in the middle. These type of axes were more frequently used in Turkish and Byzantine spheres though, right? Would you consider them brought ba...

Brodir

I was considering going, but it's a really far ways away, and with University starting in the fall, I'm kinda counting my pennies. I don't know if I really want to go to Pennsic, it sounds kinda insane. I'd like to save up for Estrella one year though.

~Wil

Brodir

http://www.zeughaus-wiking.de/replh3.html

That Zeughaus armoury has done the only replica of one of those Germanic lamellar helms that I have ever seen. Tons of other good-looking stuff too.

Brodir

Very nice, a historical shape without being a slavish reproduction, a helm that very well 'could have been'. I'd be proud to wear that.

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Albrekt af Viborg: There were Norsemen who made good names for themselves who were were short (read the tale of Hrolf Kraki sometime) or dark (several skalds and famous Norseme...

Brodir

I've never made one, but locally a lot of fighters split a piece of rattan, then put it over a pole, and make a sort of slashing spear with an enormous (say 18") blade. Pic here

http://142.179.213.120/bios/angar.jpg

Brodir

I'm not going to Pennsic, but I wish I could see Vitus' ceremony, it would be great. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Drake Orion: uh... call me stupid, but what is a vigil? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It's a tra...

Brodir

I used a simple cotton cord, sort of similar to the stuff they use to lace combat boots. It was $.60 a yard, and I used about 35 yards to lace my lamellar together. I fight about twice a month, and it has all held together well for just over a year except for a blowout under one arm. This blowout is...

Brodir

Topic says it all... My father is Greek and my mother is Metis, so from both sides I have inherited dark eyes, brown/olive skin and thick black hair. I've done a lot of research and found Northwestern Europe to be the most intersting for me, and the are where my persona is from. But to be honest, a ...

Brodir

I think that a regular under-the-jaw style strap would have been appropriate, but with SCA helms having solid fronts and our game using big cushy face thrusts, you really want something that will split or cup over your chin, to keep the helm away from your face. There are some historical compromises...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Redbear: As for sacrifing the virgin...I wasn't able to find any <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...and you can blame Dmitriy for that one http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

Brodir

What's Borealis?

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Robert of Canterbury: Nice Weopons btw, Construction details? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not sure, this actualy isn't me, it's the Schola-Solis, a WMA school in LA. Their website...

Brodir

Watch this video, if I tried this on you in an SCA setting, would you consider it attacking the hands & disapprove?

http://www.schola-solis.com/Poleaxe/Jeu/28/jeu_28_clip.htm

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Clermont: I think of persona as a tool. It's a telescope that helps you see the details of a subject that's amazingly vast <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> This is my exact appr...

Brodir

He's a Samurai, he's wearing plastic armour, AND he's left handed?

Poor bastard

Great pics.

Brodir

I went to a rather large war a few weeks ago and fought axe for two days straight. I asked anyone who would listen for tips on the style, the three I heard the most were already covered here. 1) Hook. If you are fighting in a shieldwall or one on one, use the axe to pull an opponents shield aside or...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Andrew van Ross: 10th century saxons - A picture of a fallen rider shows that the shield was attached with straps. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> So you mean these shields were not e...

Brodir

I love Raymond's stuff, I have a set of belt fittings from him, and my old Viking helmI sold had one of his nasals. The stuff is really well made, and he is a reliable and serious businessman. I emailed him with best wishes when I heard he had the heart attack, he emailed me back the other day to le...

Brodir

Jurgen, looking forward to meeting you then! Be sure to bring that damned fancy Coppergate helm

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Brodir

As an aside, why are there still Kingdoms using epee and foil blades? I haven't done a lot of rapier fighting, but I dabbled in epee, sabre and foil in my fencing class about 6 years ago, and did about 3 months schlager fighting in the SCA, and I have to say that the schlager is the my personal favo...

Brodir

Any Archivers go to this? Thinking about heading down, and I'd like to share a beer with someone if possible. Let me know.

~Wil

Brodir

I'm really sorry to hear that Warren, as someone who has been thinking seriously about going into the education field, I hope I never have to deal with something as hard as what you're going through.

You have my #, drop me a line if you wanna chat.

~Wil

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Templar Bob/De Tyre: Brodir: That variant of shield is common in some illuminated Spanish chronicles. It's actually documentable. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Care to share?...

Brodir

I think you'll find 14 gauge is a bit overkill for some projects, 16 is the standard many armourers swear to, and you can get away with 18 gauge on pieces that don't get hit often, that overlap, or are strengthened via fluting or some other technique. I have a pair of used knees that have 16 gauge l...

Brodir

For armouries, I've had great experiences with White Mountain, Lonely Mountain Forge, GAA, Hoseki Leather, Alchemy, and CLANG. Professional, helpful and stayed true to estimated completion dates (or at least kept me filled in on the details, it's nice to receive email from an armourer rather than ha...

Brodir

Neat, is that what's called a 'bunny round'? I've read descriptions on the Archive & other online sources, but never actually seen one before.

Brodir

You know, I was seriously considering having an armourer make me one, good thing I put it off. Know of any online pics of one of these helmet linings?

Brodir

Thanks everyone. Ondart, I'm sorry to hear you are in the same boat as me. As I expressed to Andrew via email, I didn't want to go public with this, but by ignoring my emails he has sort of forced me to. I think there was someone else besides you who posted a similar story, but I can't find it in th...

Brodir

These are great shield baskets, I own one and am really happy with it.

Brodir

There's a pretty good article in 'Primitive Archer' this month (or this quarter, I think it's a quarterly publication) about horse archery, focusing on Native Americans and Steppes Nomads. I didn't buy it, but read the whole thing in a gas station last night (while the clerk gave me a wicked stink-e...

Brodir

It's done?!

I'm at my parents house right now, I'll email you tonite when I get home from work. Adam, you just made my day.

Brodir

Been waiting two and a half years for a pair of leather gauntlets from Andrew Knight, AKA The Lost Scott. After waiting about eight months, I emailed him and asked him if he would at least do the right gauntlet so I could fight axe & shield. He sent it to me, and I am still waiting on the left. He t...

How big a part should race/ethnicity play?

Jeu de la hache & the SCA

Moorish Tavern- northern Midrealm

Steppes Horse Archery

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