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by William Frisbee
Fri May 30, 2003 10:03 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: REVIEW: Stainless Hauberk & Coif by Coldwater Armourery
Replies: 11
Views: 16

40lbs? Holy poop. That would double the weight of my kit to a full 80lbs or so of armour. Lou, thanks for making a lot of people around here happy. I'm glad to see rivetted maille getting more popular. So far I've seen two of your shirts and the fighters who have them like them. (of course they stil...
by William Frisbee
Fri May 30, 2003 8:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armoury update
Replies: 5
Views: 11

You make some damn fine looking armour.
by William Frisbee
Thu May 29, 2003 9:19 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Corinthian I am working on.
Replies: 3
Views: 13

Hey, that's a cool looking helm!
by William Frisbee
Thu May 29, 2003 2:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 8 in 1 rocks
Replies: 32
Views: 27

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">They didnt have all the knoweledge we have so once they found out anout it they used it.</font>


Because 4 in 1 maille worked for exactly what they needed it to do...
by William Frisbee
Wed May 28, 2003 9:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 8 in 1 rocks
Replies: 32
Views: 27

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">and by the way evil merlin, i would rather not get skewered to death thank you.</font> WHAT??? Um, you do realize that nearly every piece of chain armour ever used from the Romans on till the 16th century (not including Japan) was 4 in 1... [This message has bee...
by William Frisbee
Wed May 28, 2003 1:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 8 in 1 rocks
Replies: 32
Views: 27

8-in-1 is way too heavy and looses a lot of flexibility...

I'll stick with my 4-in-1. =)
by William Frisbee
Wed May 28, 2003 6:42 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking For Japanese Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 15

Good to hear you are safe Mykaru. Hope everyone you know is too.

Personally that quake would have scared the bejesus out of me, granite block or not. =)
by William Frisbee
Tue May 27, 2003 6:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armour Review - Thaden Armoury
Replies: 13
Views: 28

Wow, great pictures.

I'm still trying to figure out where you point the cat for best protection though.

In all honesty, that is a VERY nice piece of armour.
by William Frisbee
Mon May 26, 2003 6:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Complete Collection of Samurai souce books...
Replies: 0
Views: 0

Complete Collection of Samurai souce books...

I have a HUGE collection of Samurai & Nihon-To (Japanese swords) source books, soft and hardcovered. Since my Japanese kit is coming along so slowly, I'm going to put it on hold for now till I can start doing armour on my own (and NO I am NOT selling my Mykaru kabutos) so that I can finish my 1500 A...
by William Frisbee
Mon May 26, 2003 1:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Japanese samurai armour
Replies: 8
Views: 38

If you find anyone lemme know.

Mykaru, who is currently in Japan, does make Kabuto (I have one, with a 2nd on the way). But I don't know if he does anything else in japanese armour. It's not an easy thing to find.

One of the guys here makes (made) an GREAT okegawa dou.
by William Frisbee
Mon May 26, 2003 1:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wisby #24, CoP, Laminar or early Brig?
Replies: 14
Views: 42

The true laminar in the Wisby book is 25.
by William Frisbee
Mon May 26, 2003 11:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wisby #24, CoP, Laminar or early Brig?
Replies: 14
Views: 42

Wisby #24, CoP, Laminar or early Brig?

I've slowly been digesting the Wisby book, and had a question, is Wisby #24 considered a CoP, Laminar or an early Brig?

I don't see the number of holes needed to lace it all together like laminar, but I'm not sure overall.

Was a brig a develeopment of a CoP? It sure looks like it to me.
by William Frisbee
Mon May 26, 2003 3:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking For Japanese Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 15

Bah, you are not TOO far from Tokyo. Not the best place to find armour but I will see what I can dig up.

PS: Heard about the big quake. Are you OK?


[This message has been edited by Evil_Merlin (edited 05-26-2003).]
by William Frisbee
Sun May 25, 2003 3:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who can make a durable gambison for resonable price?
Replies: 12
Views: 11

You are not going to find much in that price range. Trust me I tried.

Once you move up to about $200 you can start to find some really good ones.
by William Frisbee
Sun May 25, 2003 11:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Heraldry anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 9

Thanks all.
by William Frisbee
Sat May 24, 2003 8:16 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Heraldry anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 9

Heraldry anyone?

Is this a "legal" Coat of Arms?

argent, on a bend sinister gules, four mascle one, two and one sable.
by William Frisbee
Sat May 24, 2003 9:18 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking For Japanese Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 15

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">got a line on a local antique shop that may some armour. I`m going to check it out tomorrow. Most likely Edo junk but I have my fingers crossed.</font> What part of Japan are you in Mykaru? I have several contacts in Japan, all are armour retailers and buyers. I...
by William Frisbee
Fri May 23, 2003 5:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Riveted Mail
Replies: 25
Views: 16

Yet another person recommending Steve's stuff from Forth Armoury.

It's look is great. It's durability fantastic, and it's damn close to being authentic. It is also rather light (I think 17-18 lbs).
by William Frisbee
Fri May 23, 2003 12:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New toy from Patrick - Yet another armourer review
Replies: 18
Views: 29

Good god, that is one fine looking helm.
by William Frisbee
Fri May 23, 2003 8:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Replies: 7
Views: 18

There are no Rolls! I say no rolls on armour. NEVER

Sorry could not resist.
by William Frisbee
Fri May 23, 2003 7:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armour for Animals
Replies: 22
Views: 22

I know Sasuke make a KICK ASS piece of armour for his dog.
by William Frisbee
Fri May 23, 2003 6:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Under the armor
Replies: 9
Views: 14

I'm with Otto on this one. Linen non-padded chausses are the best for summer. Wool is best for winter...
by William Frisbee
Thu May 22, 2003 7:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Oaks Armoury Corrazina
Replies: 38
Views: 47

I think I may have come up with one. I need to put it to art and post it.
by William Frisbee
Thu May 22, 2003 8:43 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: T-Bob - Quick Lamellar Question
Replies: 14
Views: 21

You know Angus, I was just thinking the same thing. I'm a mostly little guy.

I can only imagine T-Bob swinging around a pole weapon.

I think I picture it rather like Sauron in that big battle at the start of Fellowship of the Ring.
by William Frisbee
Thu May 22, 2003 8:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New toy from Patrick - Yet another armourer review
Replies: 18
Views: 29

Yeah, what WMA said.

One image of that sallet is like a cute blonde in a bar smiling at you and then walking out!
by William Frisbee
Thu May 22, 2003 8:09 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking For Japanese Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 15

KeitaroTheGreat, Lemme tell you Mykaru is one of the best people I have EVER delt with when it comes to armour. He always was quick to reply to email, and the zunari kabuto I had him do for me came out JUST like I wanted it to. Of course right now it is on a kabuto stand in my living room (a BIG cen...
by William Frisbee
Thu May 22, 2003 6:11 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking For Japanese Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 15

Mykaru,

Yes, I'm still saving my pennies. I didn't think it was going to take this long, but it is. =)

I understand if you have another buyer. But I would very much still like to buy it.

Are you talking about the stainless steel legs? If so, WOW. I got a look at them this past weekend. Great job.
by William Frisbee
Wed May 21, 2003 3:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ahhhh... to be using a hammer again.
Replies: 6
Views: 7

Works out great Matt, so if I end up blowing out any straps, I can simply replace it with one I make!
by William Frisbee
Wed May 21, 2003 11:08 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ahhhh... to be using a hammer again.
Replies: 6
Views: 7

Matt, yeah this leather is VERY nice.

Go for it!
by William Frisbee
Wed May 21, 2003 11:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking For Japanese Armor
Replies: 16
Views: 15

Good luck. I was able to find a GREAT zunari kabuto (Mykaru), but everything else was a no-go. As I did not want to go plastic, metal was the only way for me. I know one of the archivers made a REALLY GOOD okegawa dou, but I don't remember who it was. As for your kote, sunate and haidate, good luck,...
by William Frisbee
Tue May 20, 2003 7:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Oaks Armoury Corrazina
Replies: 38
Views: 47

John,

I'm not really sure as to what is going on yet. I'd be more than happy to fight for anyone who will have me. Nyven did mention he wouldn't mind me fighting with him. I may not be that much of a fighter yet, but I'm going to do the best I can to hold whatever line I have to.
by William Frisbee
Tue May 20, 2003 4:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Oaks Armoury Corrazina
Replies: 38
Views: 47

I agree Klaus, and I'm sure we will =) I'm more than likely going to be serving under Nyven, as I'm not ready in my combat skills to be fighting under my own name. Now I just need to finalize my Coat of Arms and blazon. I'll have my arm armour finished tonight, just gotta do a couple more rivets! Fl...
by William Frisbee
Tue May 20, 2003 10:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Archivers at Pennsic
Replies: 66
Views: 19

SCA Name: Yoshihawa Taskifumi. Dates Attending: 7th-17th At this time I have not a household, and I'm not sure if I will be encampped with my Barony. More than likely I will be hanging out with some of the fighters in my Barony who are not in households or those whose households don't mind a tag alo...
by William Frisbee
Tue May 20, 2003 10:15 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Simple breastplate over CoP
Replies: 14
Views: 23

Thanks guys. There is some documentary evidence (if you consider A&AoMK evidence of any type), in A&AoMK there is a couple of paragraphs in the 14th century section which refers to this practice. As it did not have any clear images I was interested in seeing what it looked like and how it was done. ...
by William Frisbee
Tue May 20, 2003 10:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Oaks Armoury Corrazina
Replies: 38
Views: 47

Thanks Mutt, I missed this thread in my morning posting.

At this time the Corrazina is no longer available. It's too rare of a piece of SCA legal armour for me to sell and it still goes well with the rest of my kit.

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