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by William Frisbee
Sun Aug 03, 2003 5:51 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Quality of Japanese armor...
Replies: 157
Views: 137

Firstly, the Japanese never used bamboo in armour. They used iron, steel, rawhide and silk. Japanese armour was very effective for what it was designed to do. Was it any better than European armour? Who the heck will ever be able to know. They were made in two different societies, for different reas...
by William Frisbee
Fri Aug 01, 2003 10:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New Wisby gauntlets.
Replies: 78
Views: 1038

I'm glad to see other people trying (and in this case very much succeeding), to make gauntlets as close to historic gaunts as possible...

The sheer amount of bear claws in the SCA is almost as frightening as the amount of football pads!
by William Frisbee
Fri Aug 01, 2003 6:35 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Misc. Stuff 4 Sale
Replies: 8
Views: 9

condottiere,

Do you have any images of the gambeson? I'm interested
by William Frisbee
Wed Jul 30, 2003 12:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Help finding a good rivrted Hauberk
Replies: 22
Views: 23

As an owner of one of Steve's haubergeons, I'd second everything said about his stuff so far...
by William Frisbee
Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My refit gauntlets back from Sasuke (Oaks Armoury)
Replies: 12
Views: 11

Sasuke,

The work fine, especially with my style pole and spear...
by William Frisbee
Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My refit gauntlets back from Sasuke (Oaks Armoury)
Replies: 12
Views: 11

I will take a couple of pictures of the finger bucklers when I get home from training (gotta do SonicWALL VPN training this week)
by William Frisbee
Tue Jul 29, 2003 1:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My refit gauntlets back from Sasuke (Oaks Armoury)
Replies: 12
Views: 11

The fingernails catching were caused by the failing rivets.

It does not happen any more. =)
by William Frisbee
Mon Jul 28, 2003 5:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My refit gauntlets back from Sasuke (Oaks Armoury)
Replies: 12
Views: 11

My refit gauntlets back from Sasuke (Oaks Armoury)

Today I got my gauntlets back from Sasuke. He was kind enough to replace the knuckles on em after I blew them off as well as refit them with full finger tips. We also made some other minor modifications to his original Mk. 1 design... Without further ado: Here they are, a nice overall shot: [img]htt...
by William Frisbee
Sun Jul 27, 2003 3:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Family function
Replies: 24
Views: 11

heh... now that is simply cool.
by William Frisbee
Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My gauntlets from Sasuke PICS Review!
Replies: 9
Views: 18

Woah.

Very VERY nice.

My gauntlets will be here on Monday, I'll be sure to post images of the new gauntlets. I cannot wait to have them back. It's amazing to see how well Sasuke's work has progressed over the past couple of years.

I cannot wait to have him do more armour for me.
by William Frisbee
Tue Jul 08, 2003 1:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pics of Corazzina's
Replies: 14
Views: 99

No worries Klaus, this comes with me to all events.

I'll make sure I pack it. =)
by William Frisbee
Mon Jul 07, 2003 4:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hey look what I found
Replies: 26
Views: 36

God I wish people would spend more than 10 minutes on even fake japanese armour and get rid of the horrible X's and rail road tracks. It really does not take all that much time to measure before drilling the holes and doing a good job lacing. Can I ask why the hell she is wearing suneate on her uppe...
by William Frisbee
Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for Sir Geoffrey Fitz Galen's email address
Replies: 0
Views: 0

Looking for Sir Geoffrey Fitz Galen's email address

Anyone have it?

Much appreciated! Thanks!
by William Frisbee
Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pics of Corazzina's
Replies: 14
Views: 99

Klaus,

Thanks Sir Geoffrey Fitz Galen, was the name I was looking for.

BTW, I still need to send you that check, I did not forget about you, but I did forget I had an event last weekend. =)
by William Frisbee
Mon Jul 07, 2003 1:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pics of Corazzina's
Replies: 14
Views: 99

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">What kind of rivets are those and where did you get them? Very nice job! Just where is the line drawn between Brigandine and Corazzina? Is it the prescence of only 2 large lung plates?</font> First things first, I did not make this corrazina, Sasuke, from Oak's ...
by William Frisbee
Thu Jul 03, 2003 9:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arming Doublet Pics
Replies: 6
Views: 30

Wow. Very VERY nice.
by William Frisbee
Thu Jul 03, 2003 8:39 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Buisness for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 6

Jebus Adam, you gave me one hell of a scare for a minute...
by William Frisbee
Thu Jul 03, 2003 7:35 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: looking for source for brass wire
Replies: 2
Views: 5

http://www.theringlord.com

You cannot find many better places than this.
by William Frisbee
Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:52 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Clothing from Rev. George...
Replies: 19
Views: 34

Damn that is what that favour is. I saw a couple of the local fighters with it, and never asked!
by William Frisbee
Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Chain Mail Help
Replies: 14
Views: 17

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">the vapors produced may make you feel sick but will not do any permanent </font>


I thought vapourized zinc was highly toxic?
by William Frisbee
Tue Jul 01, 2003 8:11 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm for lamellar kit?
Replies: 11
Views: 50

Here is my personal favourite with lamellar.

[img]http://www.thegreenman.net/wma/fighterpage/Dscf0004.jpg[/img]

and

[img]http://www.thegreenman.net/wma/fighterpage/Dscf0027.jpg[/img]
by William Frisbee
Mon Jun 30, 2003 10:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pics of Corazzina's
Replies: 14
Views: 99

Pardon my lack of photographic skills... If you look close enough, you can see the dent the King of the East left during Viking Raids II... Front view, be aware it's hitting my bike's seat so it looks crooked, but it's not. It's also a bit dirty. I use this armour regularly so it does get a bit beat...
by William Frisbee
Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Japanese armour.
Replies: 3
Views: 17

Mykaru, any images of tsubo style kote/gote and suneate would be great!
by William Frisbee
Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pics of Corazzina's
Replies: 14
Views: 99

Lord William,

I can take some pictures of my Corrazina (it's the same one that lorenzo2 has a link to, but since I have it here...) if you would like.
by William Frisbee
Mon Jun 30, 2003 2:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Books.
Replies: 1
Views: 8

How is Japan Mykaru?
by William Frisbee
Mon Jun 30, 2003 6:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leg15th
Replies: 6
Views: 11

Ever get pinched in the groin area by un-rolled steel?
by William Frisbee
Sat Jun 28, 2003 1:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Kit pics, finally!
Replies: 4
Views: 41

Wow.

You know, that 14th Century kit is to die for.
by William Frisbee
Fri Jun 27, 2003 12:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: cleated boots?
Replies: 18
Views: 10

I usually wear turnshoes when fighting. Luckily I fight with a pollaxe.

I don't have to get too close to cleated feet...

Next time, I'll just wear my sabatons. =)
by William Frisbee
Fri Jun 27, 2003 6:15 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Because Sasuke told me to *pics*
Replies: 13
Views: 29

I very much like the Spaulders.

Fine work!
by William Frisbee
Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: cleated boots?
Replies: 18
Views: 10

I actually saw a BUNCH of knights at this past weekend's event (Viking Raids II) in football or baseball cleats for the Castle Seige battle...

It was scary.
by William Frisbee
Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Higgins Armory Museum
Replies: 17
Views: 22

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Of course you can. We are there the first Saturday of every month, barring illness on my part, or inclement weather (got snowed out twice this past year). Let me know when you are going down, and I will make the time.</font> Great thanks! It will be a pleasure t...
by William Frisbee
Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Higgins Armory Museum
Replies: 17
Views: 22

Chef, can I take you up on that offer? I cannot believe I live not too far from the Museum all my life and I have never been!
by William Frisbee
Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Vinland Raids II
Replies: 12
Views: 8

The guy in the kettle hat was me. you are MORE than welcome to come say hi, talk and whatnot, I love to babble about arms and armour! I too was very disappointed there was no woods battle, but the castle siege was quite fun. The team I was on played VERY well together and held back the other guys fo...
by William Frisbee
Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: dress code for Caidan Crown and tournies
Replies: 81
Views: 63

Well done majesty!

Now if only the East would follow.
by William Frisbee
Wed Jun 25, 2003 12:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wise Orgre Milanese Breast and back, Thaden Barbute
Replies: 15
Views: 9

How big of a hand with the gaunts fit?

How much are you asking for them?

I need a backup pair...

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