The Armour Archive

Saritor

InsaneIrish wrote:cheap linen.

So, like...$6/yard 100% linen? I need some ideas of what you're looking for with "cheap".

Saritor

So, if fabric were to be offered semi-regularly, and cheaply, what kind of stuff would you guys, SCA and otherwise, like to see more of?

Linen? Wool? Pajamas with duckies and bunnies?

Saritor

So, if fabric were to be offered semi-regularly, and cheaply, what kind of stuff would you guys, SCA and otherwise, like to see more of?

Linen? Wool? Pajamas with duckies and bunnies?

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Who made it?

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Regardless of the East's requirements, Society minimums are elbow pads for C&T. I heartily recommend elbow and knee pads, preferably hardened leather or metal knee cops, at least until you learn your range for C&T and how to cover the knee shots. To that, I'd add a pair of demis, since a cut...

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sha-ul wrote:is this an illusion burg?

No, it's really there.

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What size noggin' can you cram in that thing?

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I think it got eaten by the Great Crash, but you might want to try searching for the wheelbarrow thread that we had a long while back.

I think there was a bit of commentary on wagon-like objects.

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Anshelm did them in 10ga spring steel, IIRC.

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Bah! We can do better than that! First things first, at this point in time you have two choices...native Irish and (technically what would come to be called) Anglo-Irish. In 1169, as the result of internal strife, Richard de Clare ("Strongbow") and a few (hundred) of his friends from Wales...

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McMaster-Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/

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The thing is if you tell a reporter we are a cult, based around Honor, Nobility and Courtesy how do you expect that will play out in the paper or on the local news? We once had one of the folks here interview with a state-wide publication for New Mexico who explained to the nice reporter that we ha...

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I'm kind of surprised Roger or Nikos didn't get to it.

I was going to let you slide and NOT post it this time around.

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Is there a DarkHeraldryApprentice we can page?

Oh, well. I'll get it started off and let two others join in:

Dark Apprentice!

Saritor

Darn my fat waist!

Well, okay, I'm only 2" above your top size, but...sigh.

Saritor

Please use the search feature and look up all the Irish threads here. It would help if you decided upon a specific time as that would narrow down your search greatly. I don't think we've done any 14th century Irish stuff, have we? Just mentions. I think I've got some resources on Irish/Anglo-Irish ...

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2. designate a spokesperson to talk TO the press. Don't let them wander around and find that "jewel" of a member to yammer on about D&D. 3. Inform your group of when this is going to happen and ask them to show up in there best stuff to give a good impression. These two above are actu...

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They should be reinforcing plates that are essentially the bevor, hinged or strapped.

There's a couple more examples here, including the Manesse Codex line drawing: http://home.scarlet.be/~klauwaer/helm/

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The Outlands has a southern rapier guard, and runs a Captain's tournament every year. The day I got my rapier AoA-level award was the day of that tournament. My knight and I drew each other in one of the final rounds, and did 45 seconds of full-speed, total-zen, matrix-like rapier combat, and then w...

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What joust group? Not Knights of the Guild, is it?

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Just need to confirm sizing and such.

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Really, REALLY interested.

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So, reason would state that placing a sword (even flat) ontop of said helmet would only INCREASE the rigidity of both the sword and helmet. Depends on where the swords impact. If I'm blocking with the flat of the forte, and I have it braced on top of my helm, and someone hits me just above that poi...

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Just checking. Now that I see that your theory is based soley on conjecture, I'll stop pestering you. If they're blocking with the flat of a single-handed sword and it's being driven up against his helm, then the odds go up dramatically. Different period masters give you different advice for parryi...

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You could bug Hjallmr, too.

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While it's not a definitive answer, it does mention the collars and cite sources:

http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/thralls.shtml

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I think it's the newer style. That's one of my biggest problems with the new ones. The workmanship is not what I'd expect, having seen Bohemond's boots.

And they're size 12 men's. I'm a 12 wide, and they're snug on me, so a 12 regular or narrow would probably find them more roomy.

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http://www.nmia.com/~bohemond/Bootshop/shoe-page/maryrose.htm I was fairly unhappy with my Bohemond Mary Rose shoes, and don't typically advance them. I have two pair I'll never wear, so if you're determined to own a pair, I'll sell you a pair or two of size 12s at half price, plus shipping. Reviva...

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I'm somehow sense that Pirate vs. Ninja will somehow be the most-watched episode among a certain demographic...

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So despite the poor weather (great weather for Scotland and Ireland I'm told) we had a grand time, did a lot of fun drills and such, and consumed much period food and drink. Our Tavern was quite the success, and merriment was enjoyed by all. Photo's and more details to follow as soon as I can get a...

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M.Suprovich wrote:Tomorrow here will add another bacinet. Houndskull...

I will anxiously await tomorrow, then.

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Scott wrote:Fire cleanses all.

My former knight does that.

The foam padding gets glued into the barbute with contact cement, and when the time comes to replace the padding, he sets it out in the backyard and adds some lighter fluid and a match.

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Check the foam padding. I find that is the worst culprit for harbouring smell.. If no one's brought it up yet, closed-cell foam padding that most people use will absorb sweat, harbor bacteria and generally slowly rot, which makes it the most likely culprit if it's old. They do sell anti-microbial c...

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BaronConal wrote:what is the Euro to US dollar exchange rate....?

Cheat and go to Google, then google "200 euros to USD" and it calculates the current exchange rate for you.

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meinhard115 wrote:I have.

What did you think of it? How's the quality, etc?

Fabric Questions (Cross-post)

Fabric Questions (Cross-post)

Re: Irish maybe 13th?

Re: Looking for 16th century shoes