The Armour Archive

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Athavulf_the_Goth wrote:Where are you getting the axe head for $45 good Sir?

From about 8 years ago.

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Sending this link along to my buddy...

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Oh (I should have put this with my post on your thread on commercial axe heads) Mandrake's axe head is indeed pretty. I have it on a set of matched pollaxes and on a single-handed axe. I even inset a pair of "langlets" of black dyed leather into the octagonally shaped and stained rattan haft on the ...

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By My Hand designs does a nice job of making mace, axe and polearm heads. Some kingdoms require additional padding to make thme legal. You can make them your self if you are so inclined. Crepe sole rubber from a shoe repair supplier glued into a thicker mass (at least 1 1/4" wide) with 3M Spray 77 o...

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Grappling is very, very limited in the SCA. Basically, you can grab the hilt of a sword or a shaft of a weapon. You can use your shield to press or snatch an opponent's shield or weapon. Body to body contact is prohibited. You can use any weapon versus any other weapon in most instances. Half-swordi...

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I fight in great helm and wear a mail coif, similar idea. However in Ansteorra I still have to wear a gorget under it, if I'm understanding the rules correctly. Not sure about the rules in Ansteorra, but yeah, wear soomething under your coif. I just use a 2" wide dog collar (or less, if you have a ...

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If you really want period, then I'd suggest:

http://historicenterprises.com/cart.php ... p=368&c=80

or better

http://www.atzingershieldworks.com

Otherwise, don't believe the hype about light shields. Punch blocking trumps brute force.

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So, is this kit still available? I've got a fighter who's looking to order lamellar plates from you...

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It REALLY does improve air flow, though!

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I am all for historical accuracy. But, I have found out that others are not. Since the advantage of armor is to keep you from getting killed, I would wear it in a real fight since everyone wants an advantage when your life is on the line. Competitive survivalism, if you will. If I am in a situation ...

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I gotta say, my aventail and dog-collar combo do a great job of protecting my neck and are very comfortable (and heat-friendly) too.

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I really like the shell. Too bad the bar face can't be spruced up a bit. You really do a nice job on your Greek and Roman ones-they're not like any one else's and they really set your work apart. I'm surpirsed you haven't figured out a way to do something different with a bascinet. Your bar face her...

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Spring spring spring It's lighter it's tougher and it's more accurate than either stainless or mild. I'd agree with all of the above, but with a caveat for the accuracy part. Most armor in our period was iron, or after 1300, sometimes mild steel. Even the guages on most armor is comparable to our m...

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There are several factors that make a gauntlet safe. There are also several factors that make a gauntlet usable. I have friends that use gauntlets that just don't let them grip the weapon properly and/or don't let the wrist move well. I loan them my gaunts and their eyes light up. The wrong gauntlet...

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A lot of your stuff I like, but most of the folks here want authentic stuff. Munitions grade stuff doesn't cut it for many on the Archive. That being said, I think your Coat of Plates pattern could be more authentic. I may be wrong, but I've never seen a dag plate. Consider making things as close as...

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Nice helm!

Does the buffe fall open or is it fixed in place?

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Yep-the last will help a lot. I've done some leather greaves by wrapping my steel ones in plastic then using Ace bandages to keep the leather on the last. I also think the leather you're using is too thick to make the flair at the bottom. You will notice on period examples (steel or otherwise) that ...

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Do these include the wood inserts for the tip?

Or are they designed to be obtained locally?

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Looks like silver paint to me...

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Noble Sir Vitus, I hope to not give offense, but it vexes me to hear of your losses of coin for such a noble project. Should you believe that such a loss is an acceptable donation to your customers, I can give you no argument. However, I do believe that you deserve to be paid for your efforts, and p...

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Arrgh. Firestryker is still down.

any other sources out there?

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If the aventail were mounted higher, it would remind me of the Hastings brass.

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I could swear that I've seen a pic of a center-grip heater somewhere in the Froissart chronicles, but I can't think of where.

Anyone have any sources showing center-grip heaters?

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Sorry to hear you've been dealt a setback.

But glad to hear it was ONLY a setback.

Good luck on the mend!

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Nice to hear, but I noticed the "Que" page was last updated on January 8, 2006...

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Well done, Dan.

No one is ever 100%-it's what you do to fix your mistakes that makes yo a professional.

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$125 for the good of my Barony.

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Apparently, there were ceramic aquaminiles as well.

http://www.trinitycourtpotteries.co.uk/ ... plicas.htm

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I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but unless you use an image of the actual artifact in your book, published notes, etc. I don't think there's anything stopping you from copying an existing piece then selling the copy. For me-I've been interested in aquamarines and salt cellars for some...

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Mmmm. 1930's dental technology.

"They don't make em like this any more. Slow. Rusty. Dull."

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I am William Thomas in the SCA and hve several suits of armor I am looking to sell. Also have more than 13 helmets that must go as well from White Mountain armory to Tom Justis they all got to go drop me a pm if interested. Some on the list may know me and if I have anything you are interested in l...

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Put me down for a set.

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why isn't samiimpex.com functioning?

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Really nice gaunts. Excellent service and speedy shipping! What a guy!

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I've dealt with him on several occasions. Service was always excellent. I returned some items due to the quality not being good and he refunded my money no questions asked, and apologized that it was not right. Most of his stuff is cheesy indian crap. Some of it is decent and suitable for wear by hu...

Center grip heaters

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