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Torvaldr

http://baronbob.com/bbqsword.htm

I just had to post this

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The classic period dory was 6 to 9 foot. But I had sources that indicated the Archaic Period dory was shorter. Now I can't find my references on that. I will keep looking and post them when I re-locate them. Warning the text below is all personal opinion. From an SCA practical stand point a 6 foot o...

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Colored hockey stick tape. I can get it in just about any color.

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if any of you can get me one I will try it.

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Whats that made of Torvaldr? The shaft is rattan and the fighting head is made from high density foam covered over with low density foam and leather with a thrusting tip. The butt end is shaved rattan and leather, with a thrusting tip. Note as mentioned above the butt end is not built as a striking...

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Also note that the butt end of this spear is NOT a mace or club! It does have a thrusting tip at the end on the butt spike, but is NOT suitable for striking. The build up at the butt end is leather that I used to simulate the appearance of the heavier socket and serve as counter balance. There is no...

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One pound 14.9 ounces

The balance is a little off do to the mistakes I made in construction, but like I mentioned I am pretty sure I can work it out on the next one.

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Boy, it is not often that I have in stock items ready for sale, and I have to say I am surprised that none of this has moved. But bumpus upus.

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Sorry no update on Friday. I have relapsed on the flu and it has slowed me down. But there will be another update either Monday or Tuesday.

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This is a new rattan weapon from me based on the Archaic/ Early Classical period Greek Dory. The Dory was the single handed spear weapon of choice for the Greek Hoplite. In the Archaic/Early Classical period the dory was typically between 4 an 6 feet in length. It tapered down to a small leaf shaped...

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Yes, I have psoriatic arthritis. It is similar to RA except that in addition to attacking joints it also attacks tendons and ligaments. So I often feel like I have tendinitis is several places at once. And of course I get this wonderful psoriasis rash. The methotrexate is used to suppress the immune...

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Here are the pictures from my gallery. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/myax.jpg full size belt http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/belt1-4.jpg low profile belt http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/lpbelt1.jpg gauntlets http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/tor...

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Yes. That is one of the meds.

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I just posted an update on a bunch of shipped orders. I also posted once before about how to reach me. Please use either of the emails below or call me at the phone number. Although you may not believe it you are far more likely to get a faster response by email than by phone. Posting here or sendin...

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I have the following items in stock ready for immediate sale. Natural brown hardened leather lamellar shirt kit - made form 8 to 9 ounce vegetable tan leather and stiffened in my wax mix that will not soften in sunlight. The kit comes with 300 pre-drilled lames, leather laces, buckles, rivits, lacin...

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These orders shipped recently Robert Young - rattan ax and sword Nicole Miller - LP bazubands Tancie Bell - lamellar scales Cameron Lewis - bazubands Sigel Oakwood - pair of elbow cops, and knee cops Gilbert Hattier - LP Bazubands Brody Mader - lamellar kit and pair of elbows Alicia Denson - Lamella...

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Hi folks, as Sir Alexander mentioned things have been a bit rough health wise with migraines and ear infections, but I am still getting things done. There is going to be a flood of orders going out over the next few days. To a limited extent I kind of stalled myself out by trying to work on too many...

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Sorry I have not been around for the last couple of days. I have been dealing with a series of migraine attacks. I will contact each of you to let you know the status of your orders.

Once again though my direct email is torvaldr@skaldic.com

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Hi, Cassius, I thought I replied to your email. Maybe it got caught in your spam filter? Your bands are cut out and being worked on. Dohvak the gorget and demis are being finished today and will ship on Monday.

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FynvarWyrmskin wrote:What does "In the mix" mean?

It means your order is in the mix of those scheduled to be finished this week. Sorry that wasn't clear.

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Reply sent

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bazubands of any style are $150 and cops are $20 each or $40 a pair.

Thanks

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Aaron wrote:Yay!

I hope you wont be disappointed. It is very nice in my opinion in terms of how nice the color came out and how smooth the lines are, but it is a plain gorget with no special adornment other than all brass fittings, rivits, and white strapping leather.

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These things shipped today. Derek Reed - Shield Aaron Muillas - gorget David Kassis - gauntelts David Clifton - bazubands Dana Krammer-Rolls - Shovel Greaves Orders being hardened today Adam Redler - bazubands James Pope - bazubands Cheryl Lockhart - pauldrons Josh Dillon - bazubands, shovel greaves...

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Cian of Storvik wrote:I concure. 5's across the board. My Windy Valley Banner is officially the best looking medieval accessory of my kit.
-Cian

So how come I am the only one to post pictures?

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This is a kind of dress helm that was made by MacKenzie-Smith armorers. They used to make a bunch of these to sell at RenFaire. This one originally had horns on it which I removed. Yes it needs cleaning, which I will do before I ship it out. I am asking $80 plus $15 shipping in the CONUS, but will a...

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I know folks have been waiting for this for a bit, what with all the delays due to working on the shop and my own health issues. There will be a number of orders shipping today and Monday. I will post a list once I have shipped them and notified the customers. Most likely on Monday.

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This is one of my splinted kidney belts. It is black with belt slits to use your own belt. It will fit a waist size of 38 to 42 inches. Made from 2 layers of cowhide with 16 gauge mild steel splints sewn in between. Ready for immediate shipping. Price is $80 plus $10 shipping in the CONUS. I am usin...

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Just ordered another one.

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I got mine just recently

Fives across the board.

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Yup, it is sold.

Thanks and sorry

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A bit OT. But I wanted to give some folks here a shot at this. My original intent was to use this to transport my camp and merchant stuff to events and be able to sleep in it at night. But due to fighting between Pennsylvania and New York DMVs I have had enough and want to sell it. If you live in Ne...

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http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/1355428528.html

This has already been posted to the West Kingdom list.

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I picked this up just before Pennsic and ended up not using it. Right now I can use the money more than I can use the sunshade. So I am putting it up for sale. It is a 15' X 20' blue and yellow sunshade. Here is a link to the website page for them m It was 20% off and I am offering for the same pric...

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I have a set of my full gaunts ready for immediate sale in small size. They are natural brown. For those unfamiliar with my armor:
Made from 13 to 15 ounce vegetable tan leather and hardened in my multi stage process. They will not soften in sunlight. Price is $175.00 plus $15 shipping in the CONUS.

For the giggles, TOUCHE!

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In stock ready for immediate sale

Torvaldr shipping update 10-13-09

Non-combat Spanenhelm for sale

Torvaldr Production Update

Canceled order for sale Kidney belt

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Suspicious Craigslist armor posting in Sacramento

Dragonwing Sunshade back for sale

Hardened Leather full gauntlets