The Armour Archive

jester

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/555485_2800518532107_1232851229_32042602_466376995_n.jpg Sorry, yes, this is a facebook image. Those of you without facebook won't be able to see it. Anyway, these are knife blanks I cut out with a CNC plasma router. I based the design on a full tang medieva...

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Kindyr wrote:Jester, can you get more information on the kit the machine was built from?

Sure. This is a busy week so I probably won't be able to get back over there until Saturday or Sunday.

jester

I don't know why, but my brain automatically looks at... well, anything, and says 'What if I tried...?' So using the plasma cutter to etch/engrave is apparently not standard but possible. Cool.

jester

Halberds wrote:Maby you can make siome helm kits. Yes?

Your idea intrigues me and I would like to hear more and receive your literature. Can you point me to some references? Give me some advice.

jester

Love it. Made seven medieval knife blanks in thirty minutes. Twenty of that was doing the computer design. I'll screw them up while I'm trying to figure out grinding the blade, but I'm still very excited. Nice what brand cnc did you use? Not sure. My workshop club owns it. It was kit built and uses...

jester

Love it. Made seven medieval knife blanks in thirty minutes. Twenty of that was doing the computer design.

I'll screw them up while I'm trying to figure out grinding the blade, but I'm still very excited.

jester

Plastic lorica segmentata, lacrosse elbows, and a purple armoured kilt. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2fVHRvE6BnI/T1TrpCp6VbI/AAAAAAAACnU/7yblAOapt8A/s640/First%2520Armor%2520-%2520Olaf%2520MacBrome%2520001.jpg It's like we were separated at birth! I had plastic lorica I 'riveted' together usi...

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brewer wrote:So you want him to go away? Seems counterproductive.

I hope he doesn't. But trying to change the SCA will leave you sorry, sad, and cynical. Accept it for what it is.

jester

I have been tossing this thought around for a while and now have a couple people working on periodish camps to camp with me so I thought I`d try to get some ideas on how to deal with the modern tents and camps that set up around you. I am by far a period nazi, but when we go to the trouble to build...

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Mine was worse.

jester

Thank you, Alecks.

jester

Anyone have any reviews of this book?

http://www.amazon.com/How-Make-your-Med ... t_ep_dpi_1

jester

The modern competitive mindset demands a clear winner. Clear-ish, any way. That requires detailed rule sets and standards and inspections and all the trappings of modern sport. How about we leave that all behind with Cut and Thrust? If you don't have double elimination tournaments and a rule set de...

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The modern competitive mindset demands a clear winner. Clear-ish, any way. That requires detailed rule sets and standards and inspections and all the trappings of modern sport. How about we leave that all behind with Cut and Thrust? If you don't have double elimination tournaments and a rule set de...

jester

Side note: I share your concerns, brewer. I tend to approach the issue from a different angle, however. My suggestion for keeping Cut and Thrust pure is: remove the competition and modern mindset. The modern competitive mindset demands a clear winner. Clear-ish, any way. That requires detailed rule ...

jester

Ok, I'm with you now. Under your idea, how would melees & large wars work? See below. But I assume you were probably talking about Society's cut & thrust, so, a little more realistically; How do you know the force levels wouldn't normalize anyway ? They will. Regional and cross regional standards (...

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I don't get quite what you're saying. Can you explain it again for me, please? If people establish a regional or sca-wide standard then that will be based on certain considerations: what armor is being worn, what weapons are being used, what time period this is, etc... A standard, however broad, li...

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The idea that there is a quantifiable, standard force level for unarmored combat, or for armored combat, seems ridiculous to me. There really isn't one. Fight an Atlantian and then fight a warrior from Meridies & you'll see what I mean. What does exist is a regional concept on how a blow should be ...

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Brewer, I disagree with you (and, to a degree, Raito). Here's why. Disagreeing with me is a bit silly, as I was reporting things that actually happened, and the rules and situations as they actually exist. Poorly worded statement on my part, I was 'disagreeing' with the situation you were reporting...

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I'm surprised nobody offers pre-assembled and ready to iron-on kingdom populace badges; either as described above, embroidered or even silk-screened. Iron it on, run a stich around the edge...done. This was actually the reason for my original query. I've been looking at this and have even made a fe...

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Brewer, I disagree with you (and, to a degree, Raito). Here's why. On the subject of force levels I think the very idea of established force levels is not good. The idea that there is a quantifiable, standard force level for unarmored combat, or for armored combat, seems ridiculous to me. Rather tha...

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Gaston de Clermont wrote:Besides the great Krotchpunt manual, where would I find kicking in any of the WMA fechtbuchs? I'm seeing some small trips and what sound kind of like the kicks you do in judo to knock the guy's feet a little off the ground so he'll go down, but not the classic front snap kick.

Fiore dei Liberi

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... and therefore I would constantly be failing forevermore. Maybe I'll start a thread on Knighthood as constant failure. (One of my pet philosophical points) The path of constantly getting up after you fall. Uric I tell my children that if you aren't falling down fairly regularly, you aren't takin...

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You know, the nifty ones cut out in the shape of a dragon, etc...

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wood block print (or miniature illustration) of you fravorite saint on cloth (or possibly parchment). Decks of cards wood block printed were popular in the 1300's. -Cian *EDIT* Actually they probably weren't common or necessarily even known about in England in the late 13th to early 14th century. B...

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So, when the greatest fighters your Kingdom has ever produced start claiming that nobody is reaching the level of prowess they expect, is this a reasonable or unreasonable level of expectation? There is a difference between getting on an Olympic team and winning a gold medal, ya know. What level of...

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This is the same weekend one of the knights strongly suggested I ditch my kit, get plastic and a madu and then I'd be effective. As someone who has, less the madu, given that advice in the past I will offer the observation that there's a special place in hell for people who give that advice. :( Hol...

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I tested my C&T Hanwei Practical Hand-and-a-Half (http://www.cashanwei.com/cashanwei/prod_Detail.aspx?id=SH2106) last night and it almost passed for heavy rapier. One way up it flexed 0.9", the other 1.1". SO CLOSE, but no cigar. Still fine for C&T though. I filled a water bottle with water until m...

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Galfried: one way to avoid that, (and granted it does not work unless you are purchasing in person) is to buy your own 6oz weight and test it before buying. As for purchasing over the internet I would say: read the return policy very carefully. YMMV Who knows? Maybe one of the Hanwei sellers will s...

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Seville Oranges produce a bitter orange juice which is much used in medieval Iberian cooking. They're only available fresh in season and I'm looking at getting a bunch and freezing the juice. Will this work or is the freezing process going to drastically change the taste? If freezing isn't worthwhil...

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None of the single handed Hanweis I've owned or encountered would pass the flex test. Except the Practical Sidesword and Hutton Sabre (which is not allowed because it's not period - I love the consistency of that rule enforcement). But, knock yourself out testing them. The 1" test for heavy rapier ...

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Saritor wrote:Hey, jester!

Your Hanwei 1H sword for I.33 is legal for Outlands C&T now! (As long as it flexes 1/2")

Was getting an arrow fletched and talking to the owner about ordering a pair. Making a list of shops to call tomorrow. I hope they do pass the test.

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Haldan wrote:Lots of information on this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=27632

Haldan

!What Haldan said!

jester

Is it just me or is the edge of the mantle/cape on the hood un-hemmed? Thank you for the pictures, Chris.

jester

1) I have removed the skin on rattan swords, including those with fullers 2) I know people who put a strip of siloflex on the striking surfaces to protect the surface from dings and scratches. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2100/5713208165_8ee5c45e79_d.jpg 3) I don't see why you would want siloflex ...

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