The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ultimately, the learning is the result, be I correct or incorrect. Though based in stubbornness and not arrogance, I hate admitting that I am wrong. Place whatever word upon it that you wish, I cannot stand it. I fight tooth and nail... It is, dare I say, my biggest vice. So.... though the knowledge...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Looks to me, from reading, that it is for stainless steels used in corrosive ACIDIC enviroments. I didnt see anything about rust.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Well... I have just recently completed (in the past couple of months.) a Pembridge style greathelm that I have worn for testing that is hardened and tempered 16ga 1050. Given most helms are 14ga or thicker, the weight of this helm is quite a bit less (about 9 pounds). It was padded with the needed 1...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Oh...sorry, I should have specified. I want them for welding, heating, etc.... I am very aware of the dangers of acetylene!!! thanks though!! Anyone ever seen/heard of/tried this for welding, heating,etc...? m All the site mentions is for cutting..... I read through the site, seems interesting, and ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am looking for a low cost supplier for the tanks. Anyone have any that they might share?

I checked eBay and online and both are seeming to lack, unless my search parameter are, themselves, lacking.

Any assistance would be most appreciated.

Thanks!!

Kenwrec Wulfe

The path I have chosen will lead me to knighthood one day. I just imagine that day. And then what, Wulfe? Then, perhaps, I will strive to win Crown. Or perhaps I will just imagine kickin your butt.... Either one is quite inspiring. It's good to have a dream As I stated above... I am a doer more tha...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have recently been asked to design a couple of youth helms myself for the children of a friend (my squire brother). One wishes a Kabuto/mempo and the other a Vendel type helm. I was going to use 16ga 1050 spring, hardened and tempered, as they wish to carry these helms into use as they get older (...

Kenwrec Wulfe

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Kenwrec Wulfe

Something that I would like to point out.....

Know the difference between The Rules of the List and Conventions of Combat. One of the Primary questions asked is "What are the rules of the list?"

Looks like F got to it first...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I think that armour in Hollywood movies is more accurate.

Maybe it is just me....

Kenwrec Wulfe

I wonder if he rolls the edges of the rivet holes he punches/drills....

They ARE edges...aren't they?

Kenwrec Wulfe

The path I have chosen will lead me to knighthood one day. I just imagine that day. And then what, Wulfe? Then, perhaps, I will strive to win Crown. Or perhaps I will just imagine kickin your butt.... Either one is quite inspiring. ***EDIT*** There are many more things from which I find inspiration...

Kenwrec Wulfe

The path I have chosen will lead me to knighthood one day.

I just imagine that day.

Kenwrec Wulfe

The proposed schedule for myself from last week: Monday - 800 reps on the pell (starting slowly) - Hammer work in the shop Tuesday - 800 reps on the pell - 2 mile jog/walk with dogs (3 big dogs.) Wednesday - 1000 reps on the pell - more hammer work in the shop. Thursday - 2 mile jog/walk with dogs (...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Without question...
.... but I wear a gorget consisting of a 16ga SS outer layer, a 10oz leather backing and 1/8in closed cell foam padding.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Uilleag, my friend,

I notice a design change in the cop end of the bauzi.... Was there a reason for the design change?

I refer to the additional central flanged "tab" The previous one I had seen consisted of two hales stitched up the center. Was this a functional change or an asthetic one?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok - it is about time I join in this MMTI. Nothing last week, but the is my proposed schedule for the week: Monday - 800 reps on the pell (starting slowly) - Hammer work in the shop Tuesday - 800 reps on the pell - 2 mile jog/walk with dogs (3 big dogs.) Wednesday - 1000 reps on the pell - more hamm...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have had great luck with the high end Rustolem.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I would love it, my friend. It is just a project for research now, as I am still in the working stage for my own armour. Any assistance you would like to offer is warmly accepted. I look forward to seeing you againin January. It has been too long.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am doin my best. She said somethign last night about it, so we talked a little (we had just finished watching LOTR trilogy) and anytime she wants to talk about it, I encourage it. So I brought up leather being accurate for a range or periods and locales... So, I am now looking for specifics that I...

Kenwrec Wulfe

this: m Or similar. I believe it is 13th c, yes? My lady in considering armour (which mean fighting!!!) and I would love her to take the field lookin as sexy in her armour as possible (while maintaining period correctness, of course.) I want to show this to her as an option (she loves the leather lo...

Kenwrec Wulfe

THAT is what I was lookin for, thank you!

Kenwrec Wulfe

In the Middle there is youth boffer, and it is regulated by its own body and separate marshallite structure.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I did a search for it here, but could not find it. I do not remember who posted it, nor when it was. It was a reproduction of a leather tooled (arm I think) piece of armour. BEAUTIFUL piece of work. I just cannot find it.... My lady was thinking about a suit of armour for herself and I wanted to sho...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have always loved the 14th century, so that is where my persona search started. Everything has been shaped (and is being shaped) based upon that.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am gonna having to get in on this. I really need to ramp it up. Just need to wait for this respiritory infection to clear up.

Hoping to join you all Next week!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Wow. Thank you for all of the input. Just to let you know... it will be ALL natural fibers here. I am not going to ever think about considering the general vicinity of anything poly. Linen, Wool, Cotton, Silk. So, in revision: a cotton velvet(een) outer layer with two medium weight linen layers and ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I suspected embroidery. I have a friend with a spiffy sewing machine that you can program to do such things (he bought it instead of a motorcycle....) So... To those of the clothing period gurus... how does this sound. Cotton velvet(een) outer layer lt wt linen layer linen tow or wool stuffing lt wt...

Kenwrec Wulfe

LOL... well... that solves that. Cotton velveteen it is then.

Now... Has anyone studied this arming cote at all to see how the coat-of-arms is attached?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Very nice work my friend!

Kenwrec Wulfe

In my researching, I have finally settled on basing my own kit upon that of The Black Prince, with my own heraldry (of course), and Have read that his gambeson's outer layer was of velvet. I am seeking to recreate this type of arming cote, but would like to be accurate to the materials of the day (f...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Unless it is in jest, which it does not seem.... The armour that was worn in A Knight's Tale was far from accurate for what Edward wore. Nothing even close. The armour in the movie is far too advanced for the century in which they are supposed to be. Although an enjoyable story in the movie, it is F...

Kenwrec Wulfe

If it helps, I am definitely looking for any detail on the couters and polyens that I can find. Close ups from different angles on the brass itself would be perfect, but I doubt there are many that exist.

Thanks for checking Marshal

Kenwrec Wulfe

Oxygen and Acetylene tanks...Suppliers?

Period and locale for hardened/tooled leather like....

Seeking an old post - White tooled leather armour....

Fabric conisseurs help please