The Armour Archive

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Not sure if Ursus is offering his COTT calendar or not. I saw a thread not that long ago.

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There was a thread here about a year ago one of the guys made a suit using the "Y" shaped plates..

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why would items as valuble as armour be sent without insurance, is that normal in the US? A lot of things are not sent insured. By and large the postal service is pretty good, although inefficient, at making sure stuff gets where it is supposed to be. I personally insure my stuff that I'm sending t...

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I hate to say this, but you are boned.. You did your part, you paid for it. Armourer did his, he built and shipped it.. Postal service lost it--Completely and utterly no fault or cause done by the armourer. He is in no way liable.. See if you can file a lost claim with the postal service providing a...

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The Cornwell Books for sure.

Gates of Fire by Pressman is also a good read..

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My sin--Pride Years ago I thought I was doing what one was supposed to do to hit the big leagues. I was young, strong and full of fire. I wanted to be recognized as a member of the chiv so bad I could taste it with every meal. Then I was told by a friends of mine (They were knights), to forget it, ...

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Your Grace, You do realize, us aside, it is you and your dedication to your customers that also make it possible for you. I say this as someone who has made more than a couple purchases from you over the years and will continue to do so... Happy holidays to you and yours as well.

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My sin--Pride Years ago I thought I was doing what one was supposed to do to hit the big leagues. I was young, strong and full of fire. I wanted to be recognized as a member of the chiv so bad I could taste it with every meal. Then I was told by a friends of mine (They were knights), to forget it, I...

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Large and XL

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Windrose..

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http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/ther ... c1322.html

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This is starting to sound like lamentations of High School.. Johnny is the darling son of the Football team. He's also a drunk and a bully. Everyone knows it, but accepts it cause Johnny makes the team look good. Speak to Johnny's detriment by bringing up his shortcomings, Folks start looking at you...

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Leo Medii wrote:
Excellent points.

Many of which is why I do not fight mainstream SCA any more, and instead spent the last events marshalling and teaching and fighting at the events at Dog Towns. I know I'm not welcome in the league, and I'm cool with that....

Hehe...nice B.O.H. reference..

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Are these the Talun Mk III version??

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I think Bokalo had a few of these knocking around at Pennsic. Might wanna see if he has any..

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zippy wrote:what is heavy rapier compared to rapier in sca combat

Sorry, misunderstood your question...

Aethelmearc has two categories of fencing. Light (epee and foil) and "heavy" Schlager, rapiers and certain other allowable swords.

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zippy wrote:heavy rapier?

Yes.

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Maeryk wrote:pointy end goes in other guy.

I may be the short heavily smoking fat man, but I kinda had that part figured out

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This is great.. While I understand your (general your not specific) trepidation on DiGrassi and have offered up a nice little chunk of material to keep my time well spent. I'll most likely read ALL of it as I work on my skill set. My O.C.D. kicks in when I start an endeavor. Therefore having reading...

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I have taken up the gateway drug heavy rapier until we get a good cut and thrust program running in my area of the world. I can hit the closest practice on Tuesdays about every other week. I would like to supplement my "practical" with theory and am looking for good on-line sources. I have...

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I think stonekeep sells kydex splints.

http://spiers-saddlery.stores.yahoo.net/kyarmspe.html

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Male

Melee

Melee

ISTP

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Yer seat's still where it always was...

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You second hypothesis would be the correct interpretation.

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There is some adjustability to the coats but you might have an issue if you are built like a fire plug. (Great guys to have in your front line!) It is still cheaper to get something like this and have it altered if you are close to a standard size. Ohh I know. I have two of them already needing alt...

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Regretfully,
I cannot buy these "off the rack".. Being one of those short guys with a wide chest and very short arms, The elbows never line up without taking them apart and raising the arms...

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You are not alone. I was 5'10", 150lbs when I started fighting. I have lots of similarly sized friends. People of our stature are not spending all our time on the field. I think it's a combination of two things: first, that there are a lot of much bigger guys who don't know how to tone it the ...

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My field kit. Small ball peen hammer and anvil for setting rivets. Shears (heavy duty to cut leather) Rivets and burrs (various sizes and lengths) Leather thong Leather scraps (about a foot long and 3" wide) End cutters (for rivets) Rivet set tool (Just a piece of round stock with a 3/16 hole d...

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Tack Shop. Ankle wraps for horse..

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Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:wow.... what a train wreck this has become.

Yeah, I gave my opinion and possible solution pages ago. Now I'm here just out of morbid curiosity.

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I have a pair of Moore's finger gauntlets, I love them. Lots of folks don't like them as the fingers are simply padded and do not ground on the rattan.
Jackie at Shamrock makes a nice pair of grounding finger gauntlets. Dark heart as well as Luther Anshelm Knitebee and several others.

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Second on the Shamrock. Jackie did a new visor for me on an armour and castings helm I had.
Great work, communication is awesome. Turn around time was also very good.

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Here's one as well

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$50 on #2

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If you don't mind your own elbow grease. Rough from the Hammer is another good choice.

Okay Rapier Guru's.. Need recommendations