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by Baron Eirik
Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

What really counts is (should be?) the broader fighting population, not ust the opinions of AA readers, KEMs or (dare I say it...) only the chiv. It is a well attended game, let's make it as much fun for as many as we can. One the one hand, yes, input from the general fighting community is good. On...
by Baron Eirik
Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Indy Practice
Replies: 8
Views: 152

Better and better!
by Baron Eirik
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Indy Practice
Replies: 8
Views: 152

Excellent!
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Indy Practice
Replies: 8
Views: 152

Still Tuesday, still the same place (Krannert Center), 6-9pm.

Come on over. We got some new guys that are learning anything we can show'em
by Baron Eirik
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

How were the punch daggers typically made? Did you mean to ask about punch bucklers - small offensive shields; or punch daggers - weapons typically made on the pattern of the Indian khatar with short thrust only blades and a grip at 90 degrees to the blade ? Neither one is very pleasant for those o...
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

How were the punch daggers typically made? As I recall, they were small forearm shields, strapped on, with a short length of rattan attached to the face, parallel to the arm and extending past the fist. This then had a thrusting tip. Typically, I saw them used in conjunction with a glaive, but I su...
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Having been thru having a SEM attempt to ban rattan-cored siloflex, pretty much because he didn't like it, and him only relenting when his successor-in-waiting flat said he would reinstate it... Yeah, sometimes there is no testing, and only the most nominal of 'discussion' allowed.
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

How were the punch daggers typically made?
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

One significant change that is (relatively) recent is the formal experimental process for trying new things. What would be the objection to putting shields as weapons thru that process? If they are inherently too dangerous, it should be readily apparent. And then we would all have the documented evi...
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Isabella E wrote:
So, if someone authorizes in Atenveldt they are authorized in all weapons right off the bat


Yep.


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by Baron Eirik
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Hedinn wrote:If they are to be used for striking with they need to be 1.25, right?

I would hope would be a separate authorization for the style.
Sounds okay to me.
by Baron Eirik
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Postulating that a shield can be made according to the current weapons rules (call it a mass weapon for the sake of discussion), then blows landed with such could be judged according to the force of impact, just as we currently do. Single handed mass weapons are limited to 5#, and a 2' round shield...
by Baron Eirik
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Tell me again what has changed from when we used to have punch bucklers and shovel handle spears that make them safer now? Balin One fundamental change is III.B.1: "Striking an opponent with excessive force is forbidden." Using this as the overall standard did away with a lot of '90 degre...
by Baron Eirik
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with shield bashing?
Replies: 321
Views: 5064

Postulating that a shield can be made according to the current weapons rules (call it a mass weapon for the sake of discussion), then blows landed with such could be judged according to the force of impact, just as we currently do. It would be a weapon. A tool. Chivalric or not, safe or not, is more...
by Baron Eirik
Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Update on Westcoast Armory and Sir Brand
Replies: 115
Views: 5875

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by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How often do you fight?
Replies: 45
Views: 903

Once a week. Sternfelds Tuesday practice is functionally embedded in my DNA.
by Baron Eirik
Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How far do you travel to practice?
Replies: 47
Views: 602

About 20 minutes.
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WeldedChainmail.com round wire?
Replies: 7
Views: 218

I believe it's 3/8" id and 18 or 20 ga stainless wire. On that order, but I could be off a little.
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WeldedChainmail.com round wire?
Replies: 7
Views: 218

He did round first, and for decades. It's good stuff, too, and he stands by it for life. Duke Moonwulf of the Midrealm has worn his shirt for at least 27 years that I know of.
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

I'm 5'8" and about a 48" chest. The XXL is a little long in the sleeve, but otherwise fits fine. I used their measurement chart for sizing.
by Baron Eirik
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Photos from Midrealm 40th Anniversary
Replies: 79
Views: 2165

Duchess Catherine of Sternfeld and Duchess Aislinn
by Baron Eirik
Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Midrealm Fall Crown list
Replies: 58
Views: 2700

Master Einar Haakonsson!

Cool!
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

Ok, so basically it's a great gambeson and wonderful padding but not enough for larger melees, right? With the kidney belt, I have no qualms about fighting in any melee. Without it, I don't think it's quite enough for the occasional "shit happens" unintentional excessive shot to the squis...
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

There are a couple different ways to look at that question. - I don't think that it and my Ti hauberk quite meet the SCA specs by themselves. Mainly because there is nothing there that is as stiff as heavy leather. - I would not be uncomfortable of feel unsafe in most melees wearing just the mail an...
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Photos from Midrealm 40th Anniversary
Replies: 79
Views: 2165

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:The studded legs over to the right are owned by Sir Emeric Wendell, with the knees by Valerius, and were presented to Emeric on the day of his knighting.
I believe Sir Emeric still fights in those legs.
by Baron Eirik
Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:11 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

Well, the Fishers Ren Fair went really well. The mail is a little snug over the gambeson, but they worked pretty well together. Looked good, too. http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/mastereirik/FRF09/SDC10285.jpg It's also significantly warmer than my usual rig. Fortunately it was cool this week...
by Baron Eirik
Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wrist shock
Replies: 22
Views: 640

Could be any number of things. Do you grip your sword tightly most of the time? If so, stop it. You should, imo, be relaxed and loose until right before the moment of impact. If your wrist is poorly aligned with the angle of the impact, that could cause problems, too. If you are 'pulling' your shot ...
by Baron Eirik
Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

Ha!

Under my mail is usually just a kidney belt and a tunic. I'm gonna have to pay attention to body shots, the gambeson is close to 3/4 inch thick of quite stiff quilted lined. I haven't been this heavily armored in 15 years!
by Baron Eirik
Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

The lacing points worked well, as far as setting up goes. The real test will be tomorrow when I fight in it, as well as wearing it from 9am until 5pm. :D

The leather elbows hadn't had arming holes in them yet, so I was able to drill them where I thought would work best.
by Baron Eirik
Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:56 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

Yep, identical to the Large one I have, only mine is blue. Blue would have been perfect, but this was the only linen one they had left for their clearance. le sigh. For the price, they are worth every penny. Its a good piece to stick in my armour bag and just strap my plate to it when I don't feel ...
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

The gambeson. Suiting up for fit http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Me/Gambeson/P1050099.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Me/Gambeson/P1050096.jpg And with leather elbow cops laced on: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Me/Gambeson/P1050101.jpg
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: rattan
Replies: 4
Views: 219

I'll check, but I'm pretty what I have in stock tops out around 2.5"
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Well, ain't this just a tiny world...
Replies: 32
Views: 1518

Porn like that should be marked NSFW!

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by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Research Question -"Great Swords"
Replies: 41
Views: 884

Personally, since your friend is the one who believes there HAD to be an early Celtic 2-handed sword, I'd say he's the one that should be researching it. Well the whole thing came about from an A&S night at his place he finished up his new great sword, and I said I didn’t think my persona wou...
by Baron Eirik
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review
Replies: 19
Views: 794

Steel-Mastery Gambeson Review

Two weeks ago when they put the XXL Gambesons on sale I orderedthe linen one, primarily because I'm working on an alternate kit with an eye to playing in the CotT/GW Deed of Arms someday. It showed up at my door yesterday - way sooner than I expected for something shipped from Kiev to Indianapolis! ...

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