The Armour Archive

Baron Eirik

Konstantin the Red wrote:MGA got a proper Web presence? I got a bunch of hits in Tagalog with "MGA rattan" trying to track them down online.

While I'm working (when I have time) on getting a website/store up, I haven't finished it yet. For now, ping me here or Facebook. Or email me at mgaeirik@sbcglobal.net

Baron Eirik

Been trying to think of how to say just that. Thank you.

As a training tool, I'd be for it. As a determinant of an actual bout, single or melee, hell no.

Baron Eirik

Yep. That's where I get mine, too.

Baron Eirik

Chainmail is not very effective for use against blunt force groups like the sca. I used to think this. But when I added my Ti Mail shirt, I had to stop using a gambeson under my kidney belt because I could no longer feel blows to the body. When the mail is belted & bloused, loose around my torso, i...

Baron Eirik

It's just padded with some neoprene foam I had on hand for now. The aventaille is from Atlanta Armory, the bronze trim is one of his standard upgrades.

Baron Eirik

Who sez it has to be baggy?

Hockey elbows & knees and a kidney belt.

(Yes, those are sweats.

it's a practice, I have wool for events.)

Baron Eirik

I've padded & strapped it finally (work and Pennsic prep are consuming much time right now). Fought in it for the first time last night at practice. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Me/SDC12763.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/dweorg/Me/SDC12763b.jpg I'm having to pay attentio...

Baron Eirik

I just confirmed that I will have splices for fiberglass spears in time for Pennsic. Waiting on the final invoice to determine price.

Baron Eirik

I'm pretty sure the Danr (Irontree Works ) has made them, too. He'll be at Pennsic with his shop. Hell, he'd probably help you make'em yourself there.

Baron Eirik

Duke Icefalcon wrote:I will fire it out to you today.

That must be a helluva ballista

Baron Eirik

I use hockey elbows & knees. The elbows are under the tunic & mail, the knees under the pants. I do not wear any other leg armor or arm armor. My hand protection is currently hockey gloves covered in suede (and falling apart, need to finish the next thing).

Baron Eirik

As a general FYI: I am planning to have some of these to sell at Pennsic. Details to follow.

Baron Eirik

Yep. Franks is one of the major importers as I understand it.

Baron Eirik

I'm not sure if the supply is still limited due to embargo/trade restrictions. Eirik would likely have more information. The only effect the 'trade restrictions' had was a slight rise in costs, it was a change in the tariff structure in favor of exporting finished goods over raw poles. The increase...

Baron Eirik

Basic rattan, from either me or Icefalcon is $20 per 9' stick

Baron Eirik

I sell the carved rattan, you get to finish it off: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/9044_650693378278144_2104132329_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/602011_606308262716656_120784109_n.jpg $75 each https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-fr...

Baron Eirik

Then, there are those that think only fighting awards matter on the field. ;) I don't recall if it was a Midrealm thing or an SCA thing, and don't have the time to track it down right now, but I seem to recall that it was 'law' at one point (80's?) that only fighting awards were to be used on the l...

Baron Eirik

First off, I've gotten the upgrade and am now on Battle Road between Reconstructing History and By My Hand Designs. -- I will have the dark gray, heavier, fiberglass spears this year after a 4 year hiatus on them. They will be cut to 8'10" and 11'2" lengths. I will only have 20 of each length. -- I ...

Baron Eirik

how much flex do the slashing spears have? About like 1 3/8 in. rattan. The hafts are 1 5/16 wide, by 1.5 along the plane of the blade. Which reminds me. I just dropped a dozen sticks off at Dyderich's for shaping. If someone wants something custom for Pennsic delivery, I need to know in the next w...

Baron Eirik

Murdock wrote:I got one at Gulf....they are a pure joy to hit people with

Don't I recall that you bought two?

Baron Eirik

Yep. I'll bring with me so you can pick it up.

Baron Eirik

6'. I'd have to check, but I think the heads are 12" or 15".

Baron Eirik

I have two in stock right now.

Baron Eirik

Custom Glaive for Odo:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 2329_n.jpg

6' length overall, 27" blade

Baron Eirik

Baron Eirik

I'm currently using the knot, the sliders work better.

Baron Eirik

I've used Manila, hemp and sisal with no issues with any of them, no staining. I do keep an eye on tensions and adjust during the course of the day. The only time I saw my center pole under too much tension was when the canvas was brand new and shrank the first few times in heavy dew.

Baron Eirik

... because I fully recognize that how much money a person makes may have much more to do with how well they suck up than with how competent they are - and that sometimes SCA life mirrors the real world all too well. And there are also times & places where patronage comes into play. Being a human s...

Baron Eirik

Murdock

http://www.revival.us/

Baron Eirik

I enjoy being one of the 'stealth' peers. I've occasionally ambushed an arrogant, title-stacker who didn't know to whom they were speaking. Humility, like vengeance, can be excellent served cold.

Baron Eirik

In other new: Sir Alaric (MK EM) has approved 2" tips for the Midrealm https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575261_456021701078647_1553495224_n.jpg $20 for the cap - high impact plastic, will outlast several spears. $5 for the 2" foam tip - quality neoprene foam $24 for the set tog...

Baron Eirik

I just received my confirmation for Pennsic. This year I am on Battle Road! Space 145, next to my friends at By My Hand Designs!

Baron Eirik

The semifinals and finals were some epic fighting.

Well.....

Except the battleax fight. That was epic comedy.

Baron Eirik

Life has been getting real at home here. I may be a little slow to answer PMs (here & FB) & emails, but I will get to them.

Baron Eirik

If you want to produce these regularly, let me know. We can talk about bulk orders of rattan, and tailoring the rattan sizes to what you need.

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