The Armour Archive

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Thanks Trevor.
Apparently (according to their site) all Ashcraft Baker helms have 12guage tops and 14 guage back and sides - so that would seem to fit the bill!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Pretty neat Tim!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

I was looking at that earlier (yes I am doing Steppe!)
Gonna have to check out their shipping costs (then grovel before She - who must be obeyed -

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Yeah it's nice - trouble is shipping - severely limits what I can spend as it would probably be about $40 - $50 to ship it to England I have a feeling I may end up buying some 14guage sheet steel and making a butt-ugly great helm....a bit like this one...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Cheers for the help and, yes, hope to exchange the odd buffet with you one day!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Hey Animal! How's the foot?
Cheers.
What do people reckon to Ashcraft Baker? (or is that a rude word

)

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Aonghus - "wash" gambeson? Woss that then? My padded jack hasn't been washed since I got it (about 15 years ago). Covered in mail rub, blood, sweat, dirt, grime, cowsh@t and probably worse! It probably counts as armour in its own right! It is actually now a protected eco-system and Site of Special S...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

The thought of some kind of monstrous bevor had crossed my mind!

Glad you like the helm - I'll be reviewing when it arrives. I ordered it blacked (they added they option on their website especially!) $190 including shipping!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Yeah - I think I'll ask/look about for something cheap (ish) New helm not to be intereferd with (orders of She - who must be obeyed-). Cheers Again. Oh whilst on the subject - kidney area (I believe lower back,kidneys and short ribs) must be protected by at least heavy leather I believe. How does a ...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Incidentally - had my first practice/combat on Tuesday (in some mostly very tight loaner gear!

)
GREAT fun! I think I'm hooked. Now I want to get my own kit together so I can hit people in comfort

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Thanks for the replies and good advice guys. As it happems I've got an A&C helm on it's way (shipped earlier this week) - http://armourandcastings.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31_32&products_id=52 Now, I know it'll need something extra to make it SCA legal, but I don't really want to make perm...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

I though 16 guage was OK unless spun in which case it should be 14guage

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Fair points!

I quite like this wee number (same seller)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6522226676&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Edit - For interest - would a helm like that require a chinstrap? It would seem to be more than a snug fit.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

The British Museum is worth a look - also free!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Cheers!
Link?

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Q. Is this helm suitable (when padded etc) for SCA heavy combat. The visor gap looks OK to me - could probably be beaten into submission if no. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6522865779&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT It's not really the sort of helm I want, but I'mm looking to ge...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

They certainly managed to shoehorn me into kit at my first practice!

Thanks guys!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

will post pic later

Mike Garrett (Orc)

You and yours are in my prayers buddy!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Thinking of you!
All the best mate.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Bump, I tell you, bump!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

How about a Squash ball? Just a thought

Mike Garrett (Orc)

No help I'm afraid Dave!
Just like to say - Gideon, welcome to the Madhouse! And, no, I don't think you'd be treading on any toes with your post!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Hi guys, I know these may well not be of interest to anyone on this Archive, on the otherhand, they might! Not a coin dealer myself but have read the stuff a bit so I'd grade these fine to extra-fine (any experts please feel free to correct me) 1797 George the Third Cartwheel pennies. Offers of Mone...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

To the best of my knowledge - sabre (Huns didn't use a sabre, they used a straight-blade sword) , mace or fokos (pr fokosh). A Fokos (a Magyar weapon - may have been used by others) is a form of axe - often "backed" with a variety of differents things - hammer, spike, ball etc. I believe the Red Kag...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Found it again!
http://www.horsebackarchery.com/
They're in the middle of changing from the last design so it may not all work!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

$56:50 with 50 mins to go.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Dragnar,
That was fine! Thanks for taking the time to post! (and work it all out). I will certainly bear you inmind when I want my new shirt.
Cheers
Mike

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Cheers Tom,
The Grozer one is right but the other is a US importer.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Incidentally, can anyone tell me what the dang site urls are for Kassai and Grozer - used to have them can't find them and search engine not cooperating

Assistance appreciated!
Nice bow by the way Greg!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Dragnar, Indeed - outsourcing. Either that or I may by several small pieces like the mantles that Cat makes, or that you might make, for resale. Also I have found that pieces of mail sell fairly well, eg 12 x 12 inch square, or pieces that I can attach to leather vambraces or greaves. I will however...

Mike Garrett (Orc)

cute little retro rocket now at $50 and some cents, 8 and something hours to go.
GO Hal GO!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Hi guys,
Thanks for the interest and the offers. I was actually looking for someone or someones to fill any commissions for mail that I get through my site. Not a weaver myself ( of mail). Just thought I'd cast a line or two.

Mike Garrett (Orc)

Cheers Guys!

Mike Garrett (Orc)

No probs.
They'll yum it up (IMO)

mmmmmmmmm.....Valkyries........aaaahhh!

SCA suitable?

Sale/Trade - 4 x 1797 George 3 Cartwheel pennies