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Ismael,

I prefer these http://store.tremontnail.com/cgi-bin/tr ... ?mv_arg=36

I have also taken regular nails and reshaped them on my anvil.

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If you have trees, they are available

I made my plank shield from sawn planks also.

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I believe if a person would use split planks, instead of sawn it would provide more strength.

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When you start to speculate on what they "may" have done, you venture into the realm of fantasy. Why not go with the hard physical evidence that have? No, it's not like saying that at all--we know the Romans had the technology, and they also liked making things out of leather. They did not...

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D. As Dan said, there is absolutely no evidence to support leather breastplates. That is what I was getting at, sorry if I was unclear. \ Freiman, I am also interested in you sources. I have been studying scores of archeological reports, and numerous sources on Roman armour for the past 5 years. I h...

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The proper term is Lorica Farbulata es Hollyweirdus!

Its pure fantastical speculation there is no evidence that they ever existed outside of the film industry.

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50 USD! I am making about 3 dollars for the labor to sew this!

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Original WW2 grips.

25 shipped

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... 010336.jpg

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Veg tanned leather with properly attached buckle and simple brass belt tip. Can be fitted to someone with a 18 to 72 inch waist!

24 bucks shipped in CONUS

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... /belt2.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309 ... s/belt.jpg

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Agnarr even though this is a very large bear hide, I do not think you will be able to make a pair of Conan speedos from it

I will get ya some pics hopefully this evening or in the morning.

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I picked this up for the purpose of working on a Signifer impression. Its a older piece, but still in decent condition. There are a few bare spots in the fur, but over all would make a excellent field grade Signifer hide. I will add some photos later. I am asking 100 shipped for it in CONUS, or plus...

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Buyer had to back out.

Back up and reduced to 55 shipped.....I need some dough......BUY THIS AND LOOK AWESOME!

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Audax,,,,,,

thank you very much!

Agnarr I have always known you have a thing for bearded Romans.

Thanks Eff!

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SOLD!

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I have 3 reproduction German fighting knives for sale. Yes, I know there are 4 in the photo, but I have already sold one. All of the blades are functional, and not the decorative pieces coming from India. These will hold a good edge. Blades are marked with German markings. They are good for WW1 and ...

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I do not find it strange at all. Many of us in the WW2 hobby get the proper haircut, and or facial hair grooming.

http://www.dererstezug.com/GermanHaircut.htm

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T. Remember, until the mid 19th Century ALL guns were Single shot. After the shot, whether a hit or miss, a man had to rely on his hatchet (tomahawk) and long knife, Just as any Medieval man might have to do. Clinker, I have to disagree with you on this statement. I have seen several original doubl...

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Hjmar,

Please let me know also, I have to replace some on some boots I have!

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Thanks guys! I had a offer from a friend to turn me a few on the lathe. Since these have to be damn near 100% for my project, I guess thats the best route.

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I have worn two pairs of center seam moccasins and got decent results that way. I wear a nice thin wool sock, and then a heavier wool sock inside. Makes me wonder if this method would have also been used in the Middle Ages.

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Agnarr you are awesome!

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Does anyone know where I can find buttons like these in steel?

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I will drop out of this conversation as I do not want to offend anyone, anymore than I already have. We all have our opinions on what looks the best.......I will leave it at that.

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Adam,

I believe this is the model you are looking for http://www.romanarmy.com/cms/component/ ... Itemid,96/

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Ok, I guess I did open a can of worms. Call me biased here, but I believe CLANG builds the best 1st cent Roman helmet. Marks pieces capture the look better than anyone else. Icefalcon, and Adam you both produce excellent work, but I still do not think they capture the feeling that Marks work does. A...

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Scorpius, I am not being insulting. I am very picky about Roman equipment, and I have not seen any other armourers producing anything that comes close to actually looking like a 1st century Roman helmet. As I have said all the other reproductions fall seriously short, and end up looking like a carto...

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No one, besides CLANG Armoury captures the look of a Roman helmet.

Everything else looks like a cartoon helmet.

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First , determine if you really want to be shooting at a piece of metal, that may cause a riccochette in your general direction.

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I have a Hospitillar tunic I can sell you in size 44 chest.

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Carbine is back on the block. Original buyer had to back out.

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Found this in a box of stuff I no longer need, or use. Super high quality meant to fool collectors. Not your regular made in India/China reproduction buckle. Painted green, and aged to look field worn. Unlike other reproduction buckles, this one comes with the leather tab found on originals. Leather...

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audax wrote:I dunno about the BP but Gruber has pretty arms.

Are you sure you are not recovering from TeH Ghay?

WW2 Colt 45 1911A1 Grips

CHEAP Medieval Belt

Black Bear Hide

Hospitaller Knights Robe REDUCED

WW1 and WW2 German Fighting Knives (Replicas)

Leather Hardware Needed

Reproduction WW2 Luftwaffe Belt Buckle