The Armour Archive

Tom Knighton

Halberds, It probably is, although it's not a bad piece. I paid around $50 after shipping for it off of ebay. It's not for SCA, so metal guage isn't as important after all http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overc...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Templar Bob/De Tyre: Betting it's packing grease, to prevent rusting enroute. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I figured that was the purpose, which is why I didn't try and use WD-40 t...

Tom Knighton

how do I get rid of it? I just received a norman helm for my 11th Century kit and it's covered in some goop. I'm not really familiar with the stuff, so how can I get rid of it? I think I remember someone answering a question like this before, but damned if I can remember the answer. It's been one of...

Tom Knighton

A good rule of thumb on artwork from the middle ages. Never assume it depicts what was worn in the timeframe of the subjectmatter...but instead think of it as possibly being period for the time the of the artwork itself. I havent really seen where artists from pre-17th Century europe did research in...

Tom Knighton

From what you have said, it sounds like the marshal needs to get his Schlager out of his a$$ to me! I'm not a rapier fighter, I have only done heavy, but there is a point where enough is enough. I honestly can't see any reason to ask about OTHER kingdom's requirements, unless that is standard (you s...

Tom Knighton

Which Crusade? Any particular one, or just the crusades in general? That would go a long way to helping us help you, since some sites specialize in just one of the crusades, while some others might give informaion on all of them. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the a...

Tom Knighton

Just a word of advice. You might want to narrow future requests for information down a bit more than "between 1066 and 1500". There is a lot of time between there. I believe that the surcoat came about in the 12th Century sometime and was in use for some time afterwards. I'm not sure about the perio...

Tom Knighton

Just a curiousity type question here, but what if the reason that spangens were more prevalant during this time period was tradition? I know that there is always some resistance to change, especially if it is perceived as change for the sake of change. What does everyone here think of the possiblity...

Tom Knighton

Thanks a bunch. Email sent!

Bran

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Tom Knighton

I forgot about the "Spear of Destiny" that allegedly pierced Christ at the Crucifiction. I saw something on TV that showed it was made a couple of centuries after the death of Christ.

Bran

Tom Knighton

I've heard this theory before, and personally I agree with it. Most of the helms we see depicted ARE spangenhelms, and the St Wenceslaus helm is by far the earliest one piece helm we have to date. There are no contemporary secondary sources to back up the assertion that this is indeed from the mid 1...

Tom Knighton

I know that maille is legal in Meridies, and I assume it's legal in the other kingdoms as well. Gambesons and kidney protection might be required as well, but the maille itself isn't banned Society wide, and I sincerly doubt any kingdom has banned the use of the armour we are all supposed to be wear...

Tom Knighton

Does anyone know of any better pictures of that helm? It looks interesting, but I can't see any details in either of the pictures. Since I have this fondness for early period helms, this might make an interesting project http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Bran ------------------ Courage is n...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bradley: Bran...... Dude, when have I ever thought you wrong. *lol* <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> To many times? Otherwise, you would have listened to me in the first place h...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bradley: Hey, this is great, guys! Didn't know I'd get this much response, thanks. Maybe next time, I'll pay more attention to what Bran was telling me. *lol* <HR></BLOC...

Tom Knighton

I'm thinking something along the lines of Egfroth's idea, that it is for measuring. I had also wondered how evenly placed the holes are. If they are very evenly placed, then maybe its a ruler of some sort? Who knows? But it sure is fun to wonder http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Bran ----...

Tom Knighton

Vladimir, I understand what you are saying. I've had those too, but I think what Cheval is trying to say is that there is no evidence that it was an armour defeating blow. Hard? Sure, but if the armour is sufficient to protect you from a bladed weapon piercing the armour, then it has accomplished th...

Tom Knighton

Kronos, That is a nice helm for about $100. Personally though, I wouldn't pay more than 150. Mostly becuase of the rough look and the lack of any particular form. You might want to look at getting a couple of the predished helm halves to put together. That would drop your labor down a good bit. Pers...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Egfroth: It [b] IS?????!!!!! Damn! [/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> See? You learn something new every day http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Bran ------------------ Cour...

Tom Knighton

It's not like it's difficult to remember. Besides, its fun to send to people who ask for a website with women in armour http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Bran evil lil bastard http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the abil...

Tom Knighton

Just to show everyone what we mean when we say that nothing saying something wasn't used isn't the same as saying it was. Evaluate this statement: The steam engine was part of the reason for Rome's expansion. We all know it's bunk, but prove it. You really can't. We all know it's not true, but you c...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lacheadon: *cough* Aveloc *cough* I think this is the bit where someone posts a link to that "girl knights" site that was floating round earlier in the year...<HR...

Tom Knighton

I've never used the Bosch brand shears, but the ones I HAVE worked with cut the metal wonderfully! The angle grinder seems to be a bit messy to me, while the shear is much cleaner. In all honesty, *I* would rather use a jig saw than an angle grider for cutting. I'd stick with using a grinder for smo...

Tom Knighton

T-Bob, I have not heard a single good thing about any of Nicolle's Osprey titles. He's the main reason I pointed out to people in a research class I recently taught to not trust just one author. I've heard some really BAD things about it. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, i...

Tom Knighton

I tend to see a lot of early period kits here in Meridies, but there are plenty of other types as well. I know that for a long time in my shire, I was one of the few strapped shield fighters, but that was just locally. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to o...

Tom Knighton

Wyrm,

Once upon a time, a barbarian was anyone who didn't speak latin or greek. I guess I qualify

Bran

Tom Knighton

I can't say for certain, but I think the bands on that helm are more migration era. I would try and find a pattern with a more straight band design. I'm not sure about the nasal length you are talking about, I think that might be too far down if it is going to cover your mouth. Look at the period so...

Tom Knighton

You want to know how bad it sucks? Hell, I wish I would see more of this on the SCA fighting feild for newcommers. It has a simple, almost roman look to it, which I like. I would be happy to see that on any SCA fighting field. Sure as hell beats the crap out of a basic spun top helm! http://www.armo...

Tom Knighton

Ok...THATS funny! Luckily my first fighter practice was me doing almost all of the shot throwing. Then it eased up in intensity until I was getting smacked around like everyone else http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the abilit...

Tom Knighton

If I were going to hazard a guess, I'd say they got away from the cheek pieces because of something to do with the advent of the maille coif. You don't really see it until not to long before Hastings. I have no supporting documentation however, it's only a guess. Bran ------------------ Courage is n...

Tom Knighton

Heck, I just want to know if he was wearing a red shirt!

Bran

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Tom Knighton

When you say lacing scales to one another instead of a backing, are you talking lamellar? There is a similarity, but very distinct differences. As *I* understand it in my limited knowledge base, there is no examples of scale not attached to some form of backing. Lamellar however, is pretty easy to d...

Tom Knighton

Don't worry. No one here will tell! Well, depending on the offer http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Bran Information Broker http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overcome it. Authenticity Pledge can be found at ...

Tom Knighton

Good point Gomez, The armour I'm refering to isn't apparently what you saw. I personally haven't seen anything like that, but Varagian Gaurd isn't exactly a strong suit of mine. Hopefully, Egfroth will see this thread and check it out. He's quite knowledgeable on them and might be able to offer some...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mikhail Nikolaevich: Not knowing the armour in question....why would they not be SCA legal? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The one's I'm talking about dont come up to cover any of th...

What is the goop stuff and...