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by Alcyoneus
Tue Nov 27, 2001 1:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Braiding Instructions?
Replies: 7
Views: 19

I read that some think that given the large amount of lacing needed for armor, that finger braiding must have been the method used for alot of it, it's quicker...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 26, 2001 12:26 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Master Glendour
Replies: 3
Views: 6

Master Glendour

He finally has a web site! It is still very much under construction, but there are some nice pictures of an embossed B&W burgeonet on it. Bookmark it and check back as they add pictures, etc! Image
www.TalonArmory.com
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 26, 2001 12:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Footwork
Replies: 14
Views: 15

I've done some wrestling, a little tae-kwan-do, a little tai chi (probably about the best for body mechanics), and a little American Kenpo. Some fencing (college and SCA), and a lot of armored combat!
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 26, 2001 12:15 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bulletproofing Armour?
Replies: 46
Views: 89

Remember, proof means tested, not inpenetrable. Rifle rounds will go through bp vests. One reason is speed, the other is bullet shape. Vests I, II, IIIa are tested against specific size, shape, weight and speed of bullet. Rifle bullets tend to be pointed rather than round or hollow points. There is ...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 26, 2001 12:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Braiding Instructions?
Replies: 7
Views: 19

8 strand may be easy, but you can easily go into 16, 32, or more strands (gets less easy). More info Mykaru? Lacis Books has a book on Samurai kumihemo www.lacis.com Samurai Patterns $13 ISBN: 0877017301 Author: Allen I don't have it yet because I want to buy a couple more books at the same time to ...
by Alcyoneus
Sun Nov 25, 2001 12:43 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Chess in the orient
Replies: 4
Views: 6

There is also a Japanese "version" of chess called Shogi. Different pieces, and more kinds, but if you capture your opponents piece, you can put it into play on your side. Nice swirling battle.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Nov 23, 2001 10:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Stainles inplace of mild?
Replies: 6
Views: 5

Has anyone had their suit plated with black nickle?
by Alcyoneus
Fri Nov 23, 2001 10:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Footwork
Replies: 14
Views: 15

I think that my footwork is so ingrained that I really don't need to spend any extra time on it, I just go to practice and use it.
by Alcyoneus
Thu Nov 22, 2001 2:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Question of Melee "ethics"???
Replies: 25
Views: 13

Got ants and stakes, send me all the honey you got!
by Alcyoneus
Wed Nov 21, 2001 10:57 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Burgundian Military essay
Replies: 6
Views: 13

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by chef de chambre:
<B>Hi Olaf,

Like Nicola de Montfort
</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Any relation to Simon?
by Alcyoneus
Wed Nov 21, 2001 10:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Buzkashi (cross post)
Replies: 10
Views: 7

It's fun. Try it with 3 sides!
by Alcyoneus
Wed Nov 21, 2001 10:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Throatless Shear on ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 8

Please delete this thread before anymore people see it and decide to bid on it!
by Alcyoneus
Wed Nov 21, 2001 10:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New and exciting ways to make armour!
Replies: 9
Views: 13

Shaped charges are period.

If you don't use a long enough fuse on your petard when you nail it to the door, you may get hoisted on your own.
by Alcyoneus
Wed Nov 21, 2001 2:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: fencing stuff on ebay
Replies: 1
Views: 6

A hellufa buy!
by Alcyoneus
Tue Nov 20, 2001 7:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 16thc. "round style" Shoulders
Replies: 6
Views: 24

You are absolutely right! It's to keep from having your damn fool head from coming off. Sometimes it is a solid piece that covers the shoulder, upper arm, and chest, and other times it is removable and attaches to the upper portion of the pauldron.
by Alcyoneus
Tue Nov 20, 2001 9:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapons proficiency to be knighted in the SCA
Replies: 23
Views: 18

How about a point system like they use in the military or civil service so it will be "completely objective"?

Ouch! Stop hitting me!
by Alcyoneus
Tue Nov 20, 2001 12:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapons proficiency to be knighted in the SCA
Replies: 23
Views: 18

Hell, it even took "The Once and Every Other King of Ansteorra" (Duke Sir Charles Inman) longer than that!!!
by Alcyoneus
Tue Nov 20, 2001 12:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapons proficiency to be knighted in the SCA
Replies: 23
Views: 18

Because it took more than 2 years then as well.

Calontir had 5 Chiv when we became a kingdom.
by Alcyoneus
Tue Nov 20, 2001 12:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Question of Melee "ethics"???
Replies: 25
Views: 13

There is always the idiot (polite term) that after being killed upon approaching the shield wall, wades through it and the next six ranks.

He deserves every bruise he gets.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 11:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Should we change the way spears are made the SCA?
Replies: 61
Views: 36

Morgan, I just had an evil thought! Make the point on your spear just a little convex, and mark it or the grip so you know how it is oriented. When it hits their thigh, it will be less likely to glance, and they will have little choice. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Also, when possibl...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 7:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapons proficiency to be knighted in the SCA
Replies: 23
Views: 18

50-50? Doesn't that mean that half of the current knights are fighting below what they require of entry level knights?
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 7:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Should we change the way spears are made the SCA?
Replies: 61
Views: 36

I have people take my spear shots all the time. If you have trouble getting them take them shots to the thigh, move the shot up to the juncture of the thigh and pelvis. That little crease will catch the shot better than a basically rounded surface of a thigh. I did hit a guy there ONCE and he bent o...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 6:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: In Lieu of a Gorget
Replies: 7
Views: 12

You do not want it touching your neck, it won't absorb jack moving, you will get hurt. For steel, I would say that 14g 3/8" would be fine, 16g 1/4" would look better- and be the gold standard for period mail. If you back it with leather or cloth, it will protect the stuff you wear on your shoulders ...
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 6:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: **sigh** here we go again Check this out
Replies: 25
Views: 18

Hey, isn't that Krag's work??? Image Image

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by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 10:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Alternatives for Rattan
Replies: 43
Views: 22

Brittle. Works better as a window pane. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by lorenzo: <B>I'm considering investing in some Lexan, does anyone know how it would work for a sword? </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 10:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Question of Melee "ethics"???
Replies: 25
Views: 13

"What we have here is a failure to communicate..."

If they are taking part in the battle, hit them.
by Alcyoneus
Mon Nov 19, 2001 10:48 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Impact absorbing foam or something
Replies: 9
Views: 10

Did you see the egg video? Image
by Alcyoneus
Fri Nov 16, 2001 4:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knighthood for Spearman (SCA)? Pro's, Con's, thoughts.
Replies: 72
Views: 78

If they can defend against multiple opponents, and kill multiple opponents, then they will probably be able to defend against one, and kill one.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Nov 16, 2001 4:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapons proficiency to be knighted in the SCA
Replies: 23
Views: 18

When I win crown, and have a belted circle, I'll ask them. Image
by Alcyoneus
Fri Nov 16, 2001 11:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Buy or not?
Replies: 1
Views: 4

This looks like it would be okay. Don't know the seller.
by Alcyoneus
Fri Nov 16, 2001 12:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knighthood for Spearman (SCA)? Pro's, Con's, thoughts.
Replies: 72
Views: 78

"Love dem spears". I read that Sir John Hawkwood's troops fought at times with spears that could be adjusted to different lengths depending on the tactical situation at the time, I do not know the mechanism used. You can call it a lance if you wish, if you need to consider it "knightly". I agree wit...
by Alcyoneus
Thu Nov 15, 2001 11:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gauge preference for gauntlets?
Replies: 4
Views: 13

16 mild, 18 SS is common. With heat-treated, the guage can be reduced.
by Alcyoneus
Thu Nov 15, 2001 12:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: etching stainless
Replies: 6
Views: 7

I don't have it handy, but check out Tim McCreight's "The Complete Metalsmith" or something like that.
by Alcyoneus
Thu Nov 15, 2001 12:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Chinese Stone armor in National Geographic
Replies: 11
Views: 13

I mentioned it to a friend of mine and she said that she had read that they believed that the jade would keep the body from decaying. It didn't work, but the mercury liner a Chinese woman used did, if you saw that program...
by Alcyoneus
Thu Nov 15, 2001 12:51 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Friesian gelding 4 to 12 years old
Replies: 7
Views: 6

My friends that breed them have one that meets the specs you mentioned, as soon as they send me the info, I will forward it to you.

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