The Armour Archive

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Of course Reconstructing History sells a pattern too which encompasses not only the style I mention above but others as well. It may have better instructions. Thanks, Tom. (Here's your five bucks!) Suffice it to say, CillÃ©ne, if you want, there are a couple of products we have which might make you...

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Listen to Tasha.

'Nuff said.

(I was gonna weigh in here with a lot of chatter, only to find she said everything I was going to say, but in a much less blithery way.

)

Bob

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And a shot of one of my soft kits...critique away! 1. I'll second what Tom said about the belt. I know you explained about the belt. However, that's going to go a long way toward improving the overall look. Heck, if you just made a couple of 'keepers' - loops to hold the free running end parallel w...

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Hal & Eff - At Pennsic, most everyone who tried the Kuhmaule/Tudor shoes had no fit problems. (I was going to say just "everyone", but I wasn't in the shop 100% of the time. I don't remember hearing of anyone.) We sold a bunch of 'em. If you have extremely high arches or otherwise oddl...

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Christopher: Give us some time. We'll get there. SteelBonnet: I cannot give you a definitive answer as to how early the separate spur straps and 'butterflies' go. I have seen them pre-1600 in portraiture, but my notes are not on this machine. The spur straps on our boots are removable. They slip ove...

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Well, that'll be a damnable shame, you invading us.

Like I said before, it's been too long.

You and Kass should work something out between you; I'd volunteer to coordinate, but I'm hopeless with that. My luck I'd schedule you to come in the middle of Christmas dinner.

Bob

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As yet, no. We're trying to complete our goal of being the "16th Century Superstore" before we branch too much further back.

In 2011 we plan on adding a LOT more styles of shoes and leather goods. Keep an eye on our website!

Bob

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We're really, really happy with them.

When are we going to see you again? It's been too long.

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Varukh,

It'll go out on Tuesday.

Cheers!

Bob

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Tasha K wrote:As for wearing it, I'm all over it! I think it's a snazzy style and wish more people would wear them. To each their own preferences, I suppose.

The difference here is that on you it looks good.

Bob

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Brewer, I wanna make sure I understand you - are you saying that hat is described in some texts in the timeframe? No; I thought you were saying that when you used the name 'bycocket'. And yes, the artists perogative is being considered here. It just struck me that of the pieces of art we do have fr...

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How about a whole sword? I've one sitting in the garage I'm not going to ever use again. It's got a solid mild-steel basket on it that looks a lot like this: http://p7.hostingprod.com/@illusionarmoring.com/shealbh.JPG Good stick, not pulped. Lots of life in it. Call it $20 for shipping via USPS Prio...

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Interesting. I've never seen that woodcut before. It has some rather unique attributes. I note it's called "An Unknown Englishman", but it's difficult to make any judgments without more context. There's just a lot of weird stuff going on there, like the boots, the ring belt (!) and the exp...

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That's right, friends, shoes ! If you saw us at Pennsic, you saw our new shop layout with our newest product line. We've finally got them all listed on our website ! Our supplier - Westland - is well-known for quality. Plus you have the assurance that we've been over these shoes ourselves. These sho...

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Hello Bob, Would you happen to have a more appropriate boot for late 16th century? Say around 1580 spanish? -Alvar Unfortunately, I don't have a very good idea of what ca. 1580 Spanish footwear looked like. In any case, these boots are the only boots I've got. (At the moment, that is; there are Pla...

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I do have a pair in size 10.

Cheers!

Bob

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Dansknecht wrote:
We want to be your 16th/17th Century Superstore!

You and Kass rock!!!!!!!!!

We rock HARD!

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Are you sure they wont discolor your toes?? Do you have product verification? I think you need to send me a pair to beta test for you Dude, don't make me break out the photos. Mr Pink Toes. Bob, I'm beginning to think you guys are made of awesome. Don't forget Win, Kittens, and a garnish of Sparkli...

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Mackenzie: They run a bit large. I usually take a 12 Wide. I ended up with their size 11; with two pairs of socks they fit fine. They were a bit tight across the instep until they broke in. Christopher: We do have Elizabethan/Jacobean shoes, though we don't yet have them on our website. We have latc...

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They have a stitched-on sole. I'm no cobbler, but I'm sure they can be re-soled. The sole leather is quite thick. The upper leather is supple, but stiff enough to "bucket" well. If you're going to wear them up, you'll need to garter them. Your price is $199. The butterfly and spur straps a...

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Whoops! That might kinda be sorta important.

$199, plus shipping.

,

Bob

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Answers: These are appropriate for say 1588? Not really, no. They are post-1600, rather closer to the 1620s, to my eye. They are, however, a hell of a lot closer than other available boots at this price point. Do you have them in black? I do not have them in black. I have not tried dyeing this leath...

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For the 16th and 17th century enthusiast, new from Reconstructing History: BOOTS! https://reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/bootsup.jpg Is the only thing missing from your perfect Jacobean or English Civil War outfit the right boots? Tired of wearing cheap boots that don't look 'right' and fall ap...

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As promised (if a bit late): https://reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/bootsup.jpg NOTE: Limited supplies available! PLEASE call toll-free to check if I've got your size before ordering: 1-866-518-1558. https://reconstructinghistory.com/image_lib/bootsbucketed.jpg Cheers, Bob

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What's the story on these?

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Got the pictures taken; now it's just a matter of uploading them. We're on it, fellows, never fear!

Bob

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Cian makes a good point. There are people who complain about being poor - and I'm not specifically referring to you, Christopher! - who really aren't. That cup of coffee at the convenience store on the way into work? $2x5 days per week = $10 per week = $520 per year. Brew your own. Smoke a pack a da...

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Bob does: http://www.reconstructinghistory.com

Bob wants:

C16 "Elizabethan" rapier hanger;
ECW baldrick;
ECW bandoleer of charges ("12 apostles");
Someone to transform an Indian-made Cabasset into a rapier/C&T helmet

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Depending on your budget it's usualy cheaper to save up for the riveted stuff insead of investing the time/materials to construct something you will replace later. Say this over and over and over again. I know it's tempting - you want maille NOW, dammit! But spending money on wrong stuff is throwin...

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I recall reading that the Romans had mail as small as 1/8" ID. That was probably butted, I can't imagine it being riveted. Not to pile on you here, Alcy, but ... It's time to go over one of Bob's Pet Peeves. Number Fourteen: "I can't imagine" Just because you can't imagine it doesn't...

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Er, ties. You can use ribbon, twill tape, self ties (ties made from strips of the same fabric as your breeches), etc. You can put 'em in a drawstring-type case, lace 'em through eyelets on either side of a slit opening on the outside of the leg, sew 'em to either side of a side opening, etc. I like ...

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Tasha is right - the more you agitate it the more the wool will full (get fuzzy). If you want to wash it to remove the processing chemicals - that's the stuff that makes most people itch - gentle hand-washing with a very, very mild detergent like baby shampoo will do the trick. Don't wring it! A pro...

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Your drawing makes me pretty green. For a first attempt, that's pretty damned impressive! Well done! If I might hazard a bit of advice: Don't bother mixing your own inks. Making ink is messy, stinky and might frighten or piss off your neighbors. Jars of chemicals (you can't just go to the corner sto...

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I understand all your points, CillÃ©ne. Permit me one observation regarding the belt. May I suggest a conversation with your knight regarding wear of another belt more appropriate to your persona? I know neither you nor him, but meseemeth it's worth a try. The belt is special, and you honor it. By s...

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And, er, Pennsylvania's laws on raffles. ...which specifically refer to small games of chance, not raffles or drawings. In fact, raffles and drawings are specifically exempted under Â§ 901.23. This section of Commonwealth law is directed at scratch-n-win and other small games, not raffles. As far a...

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