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Baron Eirik

I sell the components. And, when I have time, I pre-assemble a few as well.

Baron Eirik

rule # 6 according to the rules of the list. The application of wich has been described as intending to injur others. I don't think the details of the application of the rule is descriptive enough or fully detailed but the part that is described seems to cover this particular discussion about using...

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I actually quoted the previous discussion where THEY noted a significant lack of flexibility using a shaped sword. And I've tried to be clear that the lack of flex is from the initial diameter, not the shape. Just going from a minimum 1.25" dia. stick to the 1.75" dia. stick you feel is s...

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All in all I am not trying to call anyone here a cheater. The written rule does seem to lack some definition and leaves it open to interpretation. What I do know is that wedges were banned long ago because of the reasons that have been discussed - More force generated and harder hits. But are speci...

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Knowing that and still using it seems to me a violation of rule # 6 according to the rules of the list. What are you calling rule #6? m VII.A.6. The striking surfaces of all weapons, including the tip, shall be wrapped in a manner that allows no rattan splinters to protrude. VII.B.6. 6. Swords shal...

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That is possible I guess but all you need to do is use a smaller piece of rattan and then you won't have to "treat" it in any way. It's why we use rattan in the first place. You can get it in the appropriate size for our sport without shaping or modification from its original form in orde...

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And I'm saying that if I were using the full, round, 2.25 inch dia. piece of rattan, it would be just as (in)flexible as after I've shaved it to shape. And I'd have to back off on the force at least as much as I do for the finished product. The shaving has not changed the flexibility. Thick rattan i...

Baron Eirik

Trying to be clear here. I can't bend a 39 inch long, 2.25 inch dia. piece of rattan over my knee either. Before OR after I remove about half the mass, by shaping the sword. I have done NOTHING to affect the rattan flexibility. Thick rattan just ain't as flexible as minimum rattan. My sword is over ...

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Pics of the scary sword: [img]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Zrattan%20sword/SDC10197.jpg[/img] [img]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Zrattan%20sword/SDC10198.jpg[/img] [img]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Zrattan%20sword/SDC10199.jpg[/img] [img]http://i13.p...

Baron Eirik

Taking the discussion of my sword elsewhere:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... highlight=

Baron Eirik

(Putting this here to not hijack Leo's excellent thread) I believe that if you compare a shaped rattan sword of, say, 2" blade depth against a 2" diameter unshaped stick you won't find any difference in stiffness. But if you compare that shaped 2" stick against a round stick of matchi...

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I believe that if you compare a shaped rattan sword of, say, 2" blade depth against a 2" diameter unshaped stick you won't find any difference in stiffness. But if you compare that shaped 2" stick against a round stick of matching weight, it will be quite a bit stiffer than the unsha...

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And, what most guys don't realize, is a shaped rattan sword doesn't really weigh significantly more than a round one. Especially if you do the diamond cross-section shape. To look at one, guys expect it to weigh a ton, but it doesn't. I should probably weigh mine, just to have the info. And they DO ...

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Do "shaped" rattan sword bounce less? I'm wondering if there are ways to deaden the bounce with in SCA rules.... hmmm. Less, yes, since there is less flex. But it is still nowhere near how steel acts. As a corollary, less flex means more impact is transmitted to your opponent. Since I've ...

Baron Eirik

I notice I get crankier if I go more'n a couple weeks without fighting at practice. And, 2 weeks in a row of not even going because I was sick had me feeling like something was missing. Lst night I went, and while I'm still not breathing quite well enough to fight, I spent almost an hour with my swo...

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Thrusting Tips - Master Eirik Purchased a bundle of 6 thrusting tips. Communication was very fast, delivery even faster. Very happy with the product. Can't wait to actually use it. Rating - 5 Thank you! Let me know! Balder Cup Hilts - direct from Balder No communication needed, but the shipping/del...

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Light - Pretty much like Aaron defined. I wear pretty minimal armor - Ti mail over a tunic, hockey elbows & knees & a kidney belt, a good 14g stainless helm well padded & covered in leather. If it doesn't at least smart a bit, it would not have injured a man in our presumed standard armo...

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<envious_face> I'm still recovering from bronchitis. So, while I will be at our practice, for the first time in 3 weeks, no fighting for me. Won't be back in harness for the ToC at Harvest Days on Saturday either. Have some fun, kick some butt (in a courteous and chivalrous manner, of course).

Baron Eirik

You've asked for a very specific picture. So far, of 130+ people looking at the question, I'd guess that none them have such a picture.

You might email Master Jamie at josephnjody@sbcglobal.net, he might have a picture available. I believe he is getting some help on a new website currently.

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The fighting has been amazing each year. The audiences are great. This year Sir Crispin is organizing the fighters as a 100 Years War army camp waiting to get paid. Gaming, with no money and other 'idle camp' things. We're also going to try to teach audience militia volunteers some basic pike drill.

Baron Eirik

The precut thrusting tips I sell are Neoprene foam. Master Jamie uses a shoe sole foam for his polearm forms.

I believe Windrose's sheet foam is EVA

Baron Eirik

Rocketh mightily that does.

Baron Eirik

Spending a day controlling my breathing just to be able to stand up and walk ... Doc said I was down over 40% breath function. no fun.

Baron Eirik

Source: m Item: Thrusting Tips Cost: $5 Review: Pending (Waiting on item) I have yet to receive this item, but so far the communication has been great. Thank you for your patience. I got hit with a bronchial allergic reaction that kicked into my first ever asthma attack. I've been essentially on my...

Baron Eirik

Ordered more regular rattan and the 45-55 mm yesterday. Should have it this weekend. Now I just need to catch up on the online orders! I just finished getting the trailer unloaded (of the stuff that doesn't stay in it anyway) last night. I've temporarily closed the online store so we can update it a...

Baron Eirik

This is the one Darkyard has.

I took the pic because I want to make one for the shop to display rattan and such.

Baron Eirik

Crap..I didn't know you were carrying the industrial rattan. I knew someone had it. I didn't know it was you. I would have at least stopped by to say hi. Oh well. Are you planning on carrying any of the log like stuff on your site? I might want a piece of the beefier stuff. Havoc I hope to, but I s...

Baron Eirik

Thank you all, again, for the good words. Sorry to say, the $11 price was almost certainly a one-time only deal, but it, and the big sizes of rattan, let everyone know I was out on my own now, which was the plan. I swear, you guys carrying the 45-55mm and 55-65mm back to your camps were the best adv...

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PVC and 'siloflex' are two entirely different plastics. 'Siloflex' is the brand-name of one company's polyethylene pipe (sold only thru Lowes). The exact same spec pipe is sold in other stores from other companies and with different names. PE-3408 ASTM 2239 pipe does not shatter like SCH 40 PVC does...

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I took 81 pics before & during this amazing combat. I just created a public Photobucket account to share them: m Some samples: [img]http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/mastereirik/Pennsic/SDC10091.jpg[/img] [img]http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/mastereirik/Pennsic/SDC10106.jpg[/img] [...

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To all of you who stopped by and shopped and made my first 'full' Pennsic in my own shop a success! For those of you keeping track : - Over 550 rattan poles were sold at the $11 each price. - over 50 of the Oversized 45mm-55mm poles sold. - All 40 of the 'Even Bigger' 55mm-65mm poles were sold. In s...

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As a kid I watched Tennis occasionally. In the latter part of his career, Bjorn Borg rarely showed much emotion on the court and almost never questioned a judges call. Connors, and then McEnroe were infamous for their histrionics and theatric rants about calls. I recall a Wimbelton match where Borg ...

Baron Eirik

Different period, but I've fought with a helm covered in leather for over a decade now:

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Heavy marshalls everywhere are twitching and they do not know why... Well, this one is laughing his ass off I know a couple guys that have made rattan bows ... I can see this happening. But, I've been known to do things just so I can see the veins bulge and pulse in certain marshals foreheads

Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)

Re: Couple quick reviews

Re: Reviews on my recent transactions

My Deepest Thanks!