The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

I'll give you the facts, not opinions, and let you decide. Plastic: 1) is lighter 2) is cheaper 3) is still very protective 4) will allow you to move easier 5) will subsequently allow you to move faster Steel: 1) is heavier 2) is more expensive 3) is very protective, provided you get it in the righ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I must say. Personal opinion here -

I think the 14th century Hourglass gauntlet aris one of the most beautiful pieces. There is just a certain.... elegance to them.

One day, I will make my own....

Kenwrec Wulfe

As friend and cousin to the good squire Jehan, I shall, though not with near the eloquence of he, part to you that which your most faithful squire was unable. The last Court of Their Excellencies, Count Alasdair and Her Excellency Countess Gwynevre was both a joyeous and saddened occation. Many tear...

Kenwrec Wulfe

First I must say - CONGRATS GRUBER! I was unable to get into the room for that Court. I made the morning court when Their Excellecies stepped down and Sir Felix became our new King, but I was unable to get in to the later one. I am sorry I missed it. Cad, I think you are right. I received a Silver O...

Kenwrec Wulfe

It was a honor and great pleasure to meet you are you most beautiful lady at Coronation this past weekend. Your appearance on the field was inspiring. Tis a shame we could not spend the feast together sharing tales of north and south and also a shame that we were unable to cross weapons. I look forw...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Welcome!! I will second all recommended books and resources. I, being one who has joined within the last year or so, can attest to the value of the knowledge within and would like to add this. Make this site a daily visit if you can. There is tons of wonderful information here and tons of wonderful ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

DO understand that in period, there was more than one way to spell something, and often multiple ways.

DON'T critisise sumone fore sumthing when they culd be just as rite as yu.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I know Master Geoffrey of GAA sells the polymer ones, and last I checked, were approved in all kingdoms. Mandrake has the grilled baskets. I have one of the polymer ones,and can tell you that it can take the beating WELL. Beyond that, I wish I could help more. Since being period does matter to me, I...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Im going to find out if we can do some fighting on Saturday as His Majesty of Ealdormere would be interested also. I dont think it would be a problem. I believe Rangvaldr would be interested in fighting as well. Anyone else interested? Where and when would this be? I would certainly love to get bea...

Kenwrec Wulfe

(In case you don't know, Sir Andrew is a good friend of mine and we like to kid each other. I hold him in high regard and esteem. He still hits like a girl tho... ) Byram Doesn't that depend on the girl? I have had a grapefruit sized bruise left on my butt-cheek by a girl. And I am not talkin a Nor...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Mike F - Yes, I was there. I would say I was the long haired guy, because that description usually works, but there were a few there, in this case... How about this - I was the one facinated with the....no, that wont work either....OH I know! - I was...no...that wont work either. I was hanging aroun...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I will have to agree with Master Valerius there. Working on all of the little pieces is painstakingly brutal. Given my limited tools, I have not been able to follow the gatling technique shown to me by Master Cad. I have, for this first go-round, chosen the rounded gatlings. After taking a better lo...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I realize that these are all different techniques, but the main question here is when these started to be used on metal armours. Was etching first? etc... I am looking for as close a year as possible, a locale would also be good. I am searching the net as well for this, but I thought I would tap the...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Currently using 16ga stainless mittens...but I hate them. They allow me to fight pole, greatweapon and such though. Currently making a pair of 20ga 1050 Wisby gauntlets that will be hardened and tempered. As to the fingered gauntlet rule, In the Middle, after much debate, they were approved. Standar...

Kenwrec Wulfe

There is this oriental pole mace that is just scary looking. It is on a 4' pole with a 12-18 inch mace-like head on it.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Since it is quite literally a quip at me (for what reason I do not know) and I do not wish to be baited into some senseless conflict, I will simply state that I was mistaken. I, at one point, had called the Middle Kingdom, The Midrealm, and was corrected with what I had stated.

Kenwrec Wulfe

FYI - It is Middle Kingdom

Midrealm refers to a specific part of the middle kingdom (IL region specifically.)

The main rumors I have heard are the Atlantia and the West hit well above the norm for the SCA and the Meridies hits lighter.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Actually, it is dependent on you Kingdom. They have been officially approved in the Middle, as long as they are hard over soft (metal over padding) - I am in the process of making a pair of my own (see the other Wisby thread) and will be using them once done.

In which Kingdom do you reside?

Kenwrec Wulfe

My first stick pulped on the end at about a year, and it is now a short war mace. The other sword I made has lasted a good year and still going strong. The bastard sword had also lasted about as long. No signs of pulping soon in any case.

Kenwrec Wulfe

As always, my friend, well done. Well done.

How do thing fare for you these days?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Gorgeous Helm...

but the hair could use some conditioning.....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ahhhhh... OK... Well.... I may be needing that SS after all, but it will be a little bit. Will you be doing an order for that in the near future?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Speaking of - I never heard from Gruber about my part in the 1050 order... tell him to call me!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Jehan de Pelham, With understanding and sadness I acknowledge this information. Given that preparations are still underway, even were you attending either field, the challenge must wait. As such, I present to you this: Should we be able to meet upon the same field, my challenge stands, be it for Cha...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I dunno... I think this question ranks amongst the silliest....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Sorry, I just did the 2 and 2, I remember read that now. I look forward to seeing you there. FYI, If you need an extra Marshall for anything, I will have my paperwork for MiT by then. I would love to get started on the signature road by helping where I can! Just out curiousity question... How the he...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thanks for what you have provided!
I am surely hoping you will be attending Se Lude this weekend. I will bring what I have done thus far for your critiquing, if you would be willing Aaron.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Looks like the "sharp edge" to me, having seen the horn he is using for that. Based on those pics, I have a couple mods to make then I will photo and post.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Squire Jehan de Pelham, and his most honorable knight, Sir Vitus Von Atzinger **Should you be attending either the Se Lude this weekend in Antioch, IL or the Armored Easter Egg Hunt in Bloomington, IL, or any other event we may both attend in the near future** As a representative of my knight, Vicou...

Kenwrec Wulfe

On another note, I have decided to do the rounded knuckle gatlings for this pair (since I dont that the tools to do the other), however, something just seems to be off. I will take a few pics of the first one as well for assistance.

Thank you again all

Pictures forthcoming.

Kenwrec Wulfe

To put it in the modern vernacular -

Dude, you rock!

Thank you!

I will get some decent pics taken today and post them for viewing.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok, pics will have to wait. My digital is either flash washing the images or not giving me enough light. I will take daylight pics tomorrow and post.

Kenwrec Wulfe

it is more durable that painting them, but not much. Fighitng SCA, it would be silly to spend the cash to podwer coat when you could spend a lot less and just paint.

Kenwrec Wulfe

You want to get info on case-hardening, talk to Gruber. He can load you up on info. As to heat treating to harden, you need a very high temp oven (1500 degrees+) that can be well controlled. You heat the piece(s) to the designated temp - I have heard 1450 - 1650 temps for a certain duration or until...

Kenwrec Wulfe

...The problem with your daughter.... er... Anywho, This issue that I was running into is how mine was shaping along the knuckles. It was shaping too straight across. When I make a fist (or grasp a piece of rattan) my index and middle finger knuckles are very pronounced, so it was making my metacarp...

Jehan de Pelham

Etching/Engraving....When?