The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

I agree that armour is not the place to begin, however, what is the thing that is most catching to a person? Something that LOOKS beautiful. Moreso than one's soft kit, armour does that. As such, that draw brings many to start there. If we focus on the strength of that draw, give it a positive outle...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I agree to a point as well.... And I have the answers to those quetions for myself. But those questions are not going to be what a person brand new to the SCA are going to ask themselves. Those who are there who are wanting a better look without the effort will need a guide. It is not up to those wh...

Kenwrec Wulfe

My thoughts were that he wants to comprise a general guide for New SCAdians for choosing what gear (soft or hard) one's kit should use. Wearing a Sallet with maille and a CoP would not do. But if you replace the Sallet with a Greathelm, better, but certain elements are still missing. I haev been wan...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Come to think of it. Doug Strong (Talbot) was using some tiny brass tacks for a project recently. May have been about a 1/16" shaft.... I would check with him for specifics though.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Can try here....

http://www.rjleahy.com/

Kenwrec Wulfe

Do you know when they will have the spikes available for SCA combat?

Kenwrec Wulfe

The SCA itself is non-profit, but the armourer toiling away making the armour is supporting your choice of entertainment. Directly or indirectly, they are part of the industry....but you miss the point. Lower all the armours prices and you will put them out of business. Then you will have no armour....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Aside from pulling them aside (not in front of others) and telling them they are "requiring blows to be a bit more excessive than they need to be", there is not much more to do than hit them harder. Their midset will determine whether they respond to ID stimulation (hitting harder) or intellectual s...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have the stuff to make one in my shop. Top grain black leather - and a variety of steels to choose from. Could knock it out on a Saturday. Email me if you are interested. I have a picture of a previous commission for a CoP that I can show you. The previous commission is a chocolate brown suede wit...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am looking for, hopefully - an SCA legal version of one of the varieties of jeu de la hache heads. In my SCA journey, I have found that there is more to my appearance than just my armour. I want to have the weapons of the time I am representing. Anyone have any thoughts? I have a few construction ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

There is really only one part of what Gregory said that I must contest. The largest industry in the world is entertainment. More money is spent in that industry then many others combined. The artist, and especially the armourer, are part of that industry. He/she is shaping metal into its respective ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

My Good Lords, As I was unable to attend this glorious contest of skill, I will extend my congradulations here. It seems that honor was done well by all upon the field this 17th day of March at the War of Gulfs. Were I there to bear witness... I shall also take this opportunity to speak of my brothe...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok, now to the rest of my comments. Having read everything, one thing that does not really seem to be addressed, though might be hinted at in various posts is this: The comsumer EXPECTS the higher end armourer to just drop their price so they can get what they want for cheap, simply because the muni...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ugo said " If you want K-mart, shop at K-mart, if you want Armani, go to Armani," well... Wile I don't wear Armani, i do wear Perry ellis, and Calvin Klien and other somwhat reputible designers...I shop at TJ Maxx....same stuff...half the price;) the only thing that makes ANYTHING, (be it cars, boa...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Would research include leaving a 5' piece of rattan exposed overnight in subzero temperatures, no including windchill, then beating it repeatedly against a solid metal LARGE size ball stake?

If so....silo-flex does not shatter or even crack in temperatures just below 0 f.

Kenwrec Wulfe

If I have not received any interest by tonight, it will be on ebay by tomorrow morning.

I am not going to go into why it is more expensive, it should be apparent.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Dyffid Schabe-McLewis wrote:This is in reference to Zena Warrior princess kits and piece mailed armour.

Now thats Sexy! i dont care who you are

You are in Iraq, so of course it is sexy......

Kenwrec Wulfe

Kenwrec Wulfe

Bumping again with a price drop to $450.

If I dont get interest, I will be ebaying it on Monday

Kenwrec Wulfe

From a marshall statndpoint, you would just need the male protective gear.

The helm weight should be fine. I wear the 1050 spring greathelm that weighs just at 8 pounds (the one I am trying to sell) and it has no issues passing anywhere I have been.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Aaron, I work with 1050 spring, Here in the winter, it can get pretty wet. What I use for rust prohibitive is the 1 year turtlewax - two coats. I have fought a number of times in the past 5 months since coating the metal and have not had to redo the polish or wax since. Only ever had to remove tape ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I wear a light version under my leg armour. I love em. I will be doing a redesign for the next pair, I also recommend the same as his Grace: Support the points with leather.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I was at the Collegium last year in Shattered Crystal and was able to watch this up close. Count Pieter was amongst those jousting. I was just authorizing that day, and was not ready to authorize at the advanced level, so I just watched. It was a fun time. There was also horseback combat (with boffe...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Right now - about 70 pounds top to bottom fully armoured. I will try to post a pic tonight.

When I finish my new kit - I am hoping that will be about 50.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Me me me me.... sent you a PM.

Kenwrec Wulfe

sleeve go? I refer to the armoured individual in the forefront of the picture with the long dagged drappy sleeve underneath the spaulder. The spaulder looks late 14th early 15th c.....

http://www.grimmarmoury.com/gallery/vie ... id=l2soldi

Kenwrec Wulfe

No one has any more information?

Cool.... I guess I will post what I am able to find when I am able to do so.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Bumping again.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I wont be makin it either.

It was my first war.... ahhh...

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Anywho... circumstances led to not being able to attend this year, so Pennsic is my next goal.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am looking for any sources for this period and culture of armour. I have found a couple of sources, but have not found any verification of their validity. Hindu Arms and Ritual: Arms and Armour from India 1400-1865 - Robert Elgood and Mughul India 1504-1761 (Men-at-Arms Series) - From the Osprey S...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thanks for the compliments. This is my first helm from scratch. From pattern design through polishing with wax. I must give credit to those I have learned from though. The certainly help sculpt the skill I have mustered thus far.... Master Talbot, Master Valerius, Master Cad and lst and certainly no...

Kenwrec Wulfe

It is fine with me if it is with Mike F In *MY* truck it is 900#, but Mr. Rainey offered to allow the borrowing of his truck. I was waiting for confirmation from Mike F before finalizing with Brian. HIS truck has a load bearing of about 1500#. If needed, both can be used. But I still need confirmati...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am amazed that you have no idea who is supposed to be coming up, given it has been publicly stated that I have more than once. I am also amazed that you STILL have not responded to me other than here. You have yet to give me your address. Since you waited so long, I now do not have the time to get...

Kenwrec Wulfe

OK, I am going to remain cordial. Mike F, If you did not receive 4 messages from me on your voicemail, have it checked as it is not functioning correctly. Based upon what Ingrid said, it seems that you will be at the Ravenslake practice. Given that Ravenslake is my group, I will be at the event the ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

mrks - it is not that. It is the lack of communication. Nothing new to report or not is not a reason to inform someone of the status. ex. "Sorry that I have nothing new to tell you, but I have been having trouble finding a means of transportation." I will let you know in a day or so." Especially whe...

La Jeu de la Hache - Anyone make the heads for SCA use?

How early would this type of....

Armour - India - 1350 - 1500 - Sources?