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by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Norse Armour
Replies: 37
Views: 873

Fortunately in another thread I posted the question concerning the location of my persona and someone told me about the burning of Birka in the tenth century so I had already decided to move to either Hedeby or Sigtuna. Concering social status. The basic is a fairly rich merchant with a good sized f...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:36 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Norse Armour
Replies: 37
Views: 873

I'd rather step on the field and have people say "there is a rich norseman" but I know everyone is going to think viking. From the pictures you referenced it looked like he had a conical with nasal. The bar grill was under it but he had the chain aventail over it so that it was fully hidden. Used a ...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:53 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Location question
Replies: 25
Views: 355

I'm a herald. I can't do that. We don't pun you know.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:26 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Location question
Replies: 25
Views: 355

Sooo... Birka was abandoned nearly 50 years before I got there.... Hmm...Guess its on to Sigtuna then. Thanks for the update
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:10 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Location question
Replies: 25
Views: 355

Not Rus. No offense. Just not rus. I'll probably stick with Birka then. Thanks for that. As long as it was a trade center during the 11th century.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Location question
Replies: 25
Views: 355

Which one was the largest of the trade centers? Up until now I didn't know about the others so I've just been using Birka.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: my Scandinavian Valsgarde Era (7oo AD) SCA fighting rig
Replies: 49
Views: 1659

Hmmm...scar up the soles...I have to remember that when I get the turn shoes done.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:43 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Norse Armour
Replies: 37
Views: 873

Yup. Thats me. He who gets woven trim regularly. My weaver is going through a rough spot though so I don't have any for a bit.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Norse Armour
Replies: 37
Views: 873

Olaf. I happen to really like your lamellar. Its why I was asking. I'm the same Bjorn that once in awhile shows up to Coppertree fight practices. Also asked about your shoes once or twice too.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:45 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Location question
Replies: 25
Views: 355

Location question

I have heard alot about both Birka and Heddeby. Both seem to be very important cities. The problem I have is that it seems like both get called "the trade center". Which one is the major trading center from about 1016-1049? My entire kit is based on living in a major trade city for the Norse during ...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Viking Age forum
Replies: 9
Views: 233

A chance to learn more about the Norse? How could I resist.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Norse Armour
Replies: 37
Views: 873

Norse Armour

Hi there. Its been a long time since I've asked a question here. But my recent decision to never step on the field in armour that isn't correct has decreed that I get some help. I know that chain was used during my time period but I was wondering at any other documentable forms of armour used. If no...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:02 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Viking swords
Replies: 40
Views: 756

Ok. Just coming into this conversation because I am yet again scouring the world of research to find good information I just want to say thank you to all of the people who have given their opinons. Mord, while most of what you said makes very little sense to me I would like to extend a special thank...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:25 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Original Barbute, ebay... ha!
Replies: 34
Views: 550

This is sad. Even I could make a better forgery. *sighs* Of course from what this guy has botten that means I could sell a coif made out of moth eaten cloth with some sweat stains on it and he'd pay 200 bucks! Some people are just sad....I hope he learns better soon.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Happy to be Proven Wrong?
Replies: 17
Views: 410

I love to be proven wrong with research! It just means I have all sorts of new goodies to make or modifications to make! (For some reason I love to update my stuff. Don't have a single good outfit finished because its always being updated!)
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm patterns
Replies: 6
Views: 220

Thanks Egfroth! Thats exactly what I was looking for!!
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:13 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm patterns
Replies: 6
Views: 220

Does anyone have pictures of helms they have made as well? Perhaps a few of pics of those pieces done by the professional armourers on here as well?
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm patterns
Replies: 6
Views: 220

How about anyone else? Some of you armourers out there have wisdom to share with this poor armouring noob?
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm patterns
Replies: 6
Views: 220

Helm patterns

I am in the process of working on making my first helm. The problem I'm having is getting the pattern correct for a four panel spangen helm. I was wondering if someone might have pictures they'd be willing to share to show so that I might get a better idea of what I need to make. I have the skirting...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Persona vs. Fighting Style (SCA)
Replies: 96
Views: 2364

I must admit I'm jealous of some of the kits I'm seeing and hearing about on here. I don't have mine even close to finished but I'm working towards early 11th century Norse. I'm working on a suit of lamellar and use a kite shield with a hand axe. I'm also in the design stages to make my first helm. ...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gyrth Oldcastle has passed
Replies: 21
Views: 781

I never met the man. And few stories have I heard of him. But the respect I have heard for him from those men and women whom I know and respect tells me without fail that I will be sorry never to have met him. I shall pray for him and his family.

Bjorn Swiftaxe
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Testing tactical/strategic skill
Replies: 14
Views: 362

I have a feeling if I had fighting at my event I'd be using one of those formats. Great stuff. Looks like alot of fun!
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Would you trust your goret enough to calibrate on it?
Replies: 37
Views: 687

And hearing that small lecture on the uses of polearms is just another thing that reassures me your Grace that I never want to fight you unless I absolutely have to. *grins* Nice to see you posting though and hope your doing well and I'll have the chance to see you soon.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Would you trust your goret enough to calibrate on it?
Replies: 37
Views: 687

I trust my gorget. I've had blows hit my throat on several occassions and I was thanking every divine power I could think of for having it there. I use 14oz leather with half inch foam padding inside of it that covers pretty much everything of my neck with flaps for the breast bone notch and upper s...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Aug 06, 2004 6:29 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Rus Vikings - Lamellar and Gambeson
Replies: 7
Views: 170

Well Eoghan its a shame you won't be there. I promise I'll drink a large horn of mead for you. Several times if I can manage it. *grins* And you will most assuredly see me at Bards and Bows. Merchanting available? I'm actually thinking I may do the Juggler, Tumblers and Bards again. It went over pre...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Split Personalities (Personas)
Replies: 12
Views: 267

He's not the only Bjorn and ya'll are making my head hurt with those damn things!

Bjorn Inn SnjalliØx
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:40 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Rus Vikings - Lamellar and Gambeson
Replies: 7
Views: 170

I can't add much to the discussion but I would like to say that its nice to see you've joined the board Eoghan. If your going to war I hope to see you there.

Its great to hear that your going to go for the authentic look too. Should be nice to see on the field.


Bjorn Swiftaxe
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Split Personalities (Personas)
Replies: 12
Views: 267

Doin multiple persona's can be fun. And very difficult. I'm in the process of finishing the first outfit for Phillipe Alexandre Desautel. A frenchman from the Marseille region from 1555-1615. My primary is my viking obviously. Another persona is Iwakawa Kumatarou Arimasa. A ronin from the Kamakura p...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fort used for Heavy battles at Pennsic?
Replies: 2
Views: 185

There was a little practice at AE war practice with the Fort to prepare for war. And I've heard no mention of not using it and I'm renting an apt from a local knight who is a friend of mine.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Attitudes toward combat archery
Replies: 168
Views: 2621

Malcolm in this I must agree. Dying to a bowmen who is using a long bow is something I accept hardily and accept as a feat of skill. Dying to a guy with a crossbow is just annoying. I joined the SCA to get away from firearms. Quite honestly I know of some who can fire their crossbow faster than a mu...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Attitudes toward combat archery
Replies: 168
Views: 2621

This is a terribly misdirected sentiment. The game of being a knight belongs to the knights, and it is they who set the standards. If you don't want to be a knight, then following your own path will have no consequence on your fun quotient. Damning them for failing to reward what they have deemed u...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Mon Aug 02, 2004 3:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Attitudes toward combat archery
Replies: 168
Views: 2621

I know of at least 5 or 6 knights who can't stand polearms. I have heard one actually say he thought any who fight with polearms should loose their authorizations. (I also understand what he says in chiv meetings isn't listened to much anymore.) Perhaps CA might hurt you in your quest for knighthood...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 11th century norse-saxon help
Replies: 5
Views: 128

There are only 3 choices for an Icelander of the 11th century that I have found.

Maille. Lamellar. 4 or 5 layers of tightly woven wool and lots of praying. You don't really get much choice unfortunately.
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Attitudes toward combat archery
Replies: 168
Views: 2621

Steve. The negative connotation is only with some knights. Similar to the knights I've met who hate polearms. I live in Aethelmearc. The knight who I rent from is very good man. Considered a shining example of knighthood by many of his peers in the Order. Not only does he not mind CA he's actually p...
by Snaebjorn Hakonarson
Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:03 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Primary and seconardy interests
Replies: 72
Views: 711

Primary-997-1027 Iceland with influences covering most of the Viking land route to Constantinople

Secondary-1565-1615 Marseille region of France with high Italian influence.


Bjorn Inn SnjalliØx/Phillipe Alexandre Desautels

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