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Mord

A thinly padded tunic.

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I really have not problems with it. I think "defining" half speed is going to take some time. The Caution is worthy. I also think finding documentation for Early Medieval fighting styles is going to be troublesome. Late Period has manuals: I've seen no such thing for early or even High medieval time...

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The real problem here is where to start. Try these: The International Medieval Bibliography. The Nordic Archaeological Abstracts The The Abstracts of the Royal Institute of Archaeology (or is it Anthropology) The Art Index RILA Bullitin des Histories des Art et Archeologie. The Expanded Academic Ind...

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First, you are dealing with completely different times: the 12th century and the 16th century. It's very easy to look at both and see similarities between the two; the most obvious of these similarities is the conflict between the the Church (thru Canon Law) and the Royalty (thur Secular Law). Howev...

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Your right, Torvaldr, Some folks need to be more forgiving. I have made what became leather lamellar--I called them scales. I will never do so again: not because "it's not period," but because it's a pain in the neck. Were I to want to do so again, I'd probably contact you. For me, the real problem ...

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More "Big H Bling-Bling" bros...

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Being tough as a fighter is important. Being smart is even more important. Think on that. Agreed. Wear a cup on the groin. Wear welding gloves. Wear body armor--even if it's home made. If you can cruise on this list, you can find the website of your SCA kingdom and local group. Email me anytime on ...

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Sounds like a great idea. I know it would be helpfull at times. Though I mayself cheat since I have a freind that is allmost done with her degree in library sciences who picks up all the class she can on medieval history. Brian Been there; done that; have both. Sigh...I have been trying to formulat...

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Try this: "The Finds from the Site of La Tene. Volume I Scabbards and the Swords Found in Them. Part I. Text. Part II. Catalogue and Plates." by J.M. De Navarro. Published for The British Academy by Oxford University Press, London, England. 1972. ISBN 019725909. This work is a two volume set. Well i...

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Simple: La Tene is a place? Go find the dig reports at a college library. Also, a tip--there seems to be a lot "celtic" period archaeology in and around Hungry. Look for the Hungrian pre-history section in the same college library.

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I hope your fighter friend is right about the chin-strap keeping your nose off your helm. I have scar on my nose for that. Scary as hell when it happened.

Personally, if your helm fits tight with only 1/2 inch padding, I would say it's too small.

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Where are you?

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Vitus wrote:Not many Midrealmers going. Interest is waning it seems.

A shame, really.

My Lady-Wife and I will be there.

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Breath. Try to relax a little.

Wear groin protection on your groin.

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Greetings from Finland. Nice to see interest in recreating finnish personas. Unfortunately it might be difficult to find sources in english. I'll ask around and post on the mailing list of the finnish SCA-branch for books and links on the subject. If you're interested in late iron age western/south...

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The book, whose citation I posted, I found in University of Pennsylvania's Museum Library. When I looked the cite up on WorldCat- the only place that seemed to own this stuff was the University of Finland, in Helsinki, the Library of Congress, and the University of Indiana at Bloomington. Ny Bjorn's...

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I don't know--I got a piece of rail by poking around old rail tracks. Of course, I live in the Northeast--so we have lots of that.

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Thorfinn wrote:I will...thanks Mord!

Here is the citation:

P. Lehtosalo-Hilander. "Luistari--A History of Weapons and Ornaments. Luistari IV." Helsinki: Vammala, 2000.

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I think these would be the one of the Valsgarde and Ulltuna helms from the Vendel Period in Sweden. For Valsgarde, Greta Ardwidsson the source; there are 3 books. Keep bothering me about it. Spring is here, and I am busy.

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I would be very interested in reading your paper, guy. Please take your time in preparing it.

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I usually "tank" water (and only water on the logic that sports drinks have too much salt) before, during and after big fighting events. The logic being that I will not overheat. I also eat banannas also with all this. The article in quesiton makes me wonder if I'm not overdoing it.

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I find it interesting that this simply doesn't apply to electrolytes in general--my sodium intake is something I monitor with the potential for high bloodpressure.

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Last fall I found a archaeological dig report about a viking cemetary found in Finland. The work is in English and I have the citation around somewhere. Keep bothering me about it.

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Lol...I COMPLETELY forgot about Dirks belt notes...d'oh! Well, I figured Mord or Halvgrim would quickly point me in the right direction... I am having a TERRIBLE time finding bronze rivets...so I am gonna make mine out of wire, but it struck me they may have sewn these on...and I can't cast anythin...

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Steel for your project can probably be found by going to your local library and looking at The Business to Business Yellow Pages under steel or sheet metal. Also, concerning research, how close are you to Madison? A trip to the University of Wisconsin at Madison might be worth your while. I wouldn't...

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First, Congratulations! Very well done.

Second, if there is any information assistance you need, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, look at my website, barhus.org. There is a bibliography there you might find useful.

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A. WEAR A CUP! GOD DAMNIT!!! B. If you're hit in the groin, take it. C. Please do not aim for the groin. I have taken all the cup shots that have come my way, no matter what the intent or the power. This particular proclivity was taught to me years ago when I was at an event and someone on his knees...

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Rey wrote:Percocet

If I remember correctly, Perocet is a buffered opiate. I would be very careful. Btw, if fighting is making you hurt that much--I would seriously consider stopping altogether. Really.

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I dont have the polish book Mord, sounds neat, and i dont have Robinson Imperial rome book either, cant afford the cash it brings in. Sarnac, i agree on the small size bit, im looking to do something small Ok, I will make you a copy and send it along...unfortunately this will take a while. With spr...

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And what would fate provide to be in front of me in my desk tonight? The Fornvannen Birka lamellar article! (Volume 99, 2004; 27-32)!!! Mord. --No one ever need NOT have it in front of them;) m Halv Werid thing, isn't it? Btw, Adam there's a book on Mongol Armor that has lots of lamella plates and ...

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Now, the question is...do these gentles of big smash earn good or bad renown by the application of big smash? Magnus Bloodaxe and I have known each other for years. The smash was one of those things. Over the years I have fought folks who have very good technique and hit very hard. I have absolutel...

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And what would fate provide to be in front of me in my desk tonight? The Fornvannen Birka lamellar article! (Volume 99, 2004; 27-32)!!!

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So much time, so many hard hits. I think the hardest I've ever been hit was at an Innerkingdom Peace on bridge battle. Sir Magnus Bloodaxe was fighting pole (as usual) and I was fighting sword and shield (as usual). We had already fought quite a bit that day, but most of us had lots of energy. The h...

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InsaneIrish wrote:What time period is that plaque belt set?
What is the shipping on that?

It looks Swedish or Rus, 10th century. But that's just a guess based on some reading.

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Are those belt plaques (next to the buckle)? What's the material. What's the cost?

Mord, who is very interested.