The Armour Archive

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What Dilan, like an arrow??

Uric

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I personally do not want anything on the field that does not hit with authority and leaves no doubt you are dead. So my vote is no.

Uric

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Chris, do you find the luan holds up better than 2 1/4" pieces of other wood?
Is there much weight difference? How long does your standard luan shield hold up to abuse, and what are you rimming it with?

Uric

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Women have "gained" the right just like anybody else. They persevered. They put their time in. Some suffered more than others, but that is simply the way of life. Me, I fight everyone the same - with respect. Even if you are a dick head, I only bring dishonor to myself if I don't. Uric

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I use 3-4oz leather and a 1.5" dowel to form it over. I used fence post caps to make a throat & chape. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4456.jpg For my secondary, also 3-4oz leather. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4550.jpg Uric

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I once curved 1/2 inch by soaking it, then pouring a few pots of boiling water on it. I slowly curved it with ratchet straps. It worked ok, but I didn't seal it, and it got rained on at an event and mostly flattened it out.

So seal it and keep it out of the rain.

Uric

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Same here. Maybe you could update what has gone out.

Uric

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I wear a linen/cotton gambeson under my mail. I sewed an additional layer of linen over the back and rib area that I can insert strips of closed cell foam.

The best protection to go with mail is good shield work.

Uric

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The trigger is in NO way painful and gives you an extra level of control. It lets you direct the blade better. Almost like point and shoot.

Uric

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AS my girlfriend (non-SCA) says, I am a dork. I am no nerd, but dork who kicks ass I can live with.

Of course unlike some of these internet tough guys, she calls me a dork to my face. As long as they don't call me 'normal' I must be doing something right.

Uric

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Audax, Sir Brian at Darkwood Armoury does a fantastic Shiavonna hilt with a solid trigger. They run about 100 bucks, but they rock. Have been using one for years. Plus they look better than almost anything out there.

Uric

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Doug, I think that you need to understand that not everyone in the SCA is the same. There are many who respect the traditions and titles, but judge the worth of the people with them by their actions. Our camp has a standing "no hats allowed" so we have a base where all are equal and you on...

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This coming from a guy who will intentionally use inflammatory comments on the internet knowing most will get lost in anger and miss his point.

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I'm not sure about armourers, but if you fight, the Barony of Grey Niche (Memphis) has several really good fighters.

Is Hjalmer from Memphis?

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Ilsebet, I know many honorable archers. In Gleann Abhann we have 2 knights that are premier crossbowmen. My knight, Viscount Eric of Chester, has been a champion of the CA community around here. He leads by example, puts himself at risk, and promotes honorable behavior with the weapons form. I don't...

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Close Murdock. He is an Earl and a Viscount. And he is a member of the Yomsvikings, not Regia. But we did go to Hastings, woo hoo!!

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I personally find it easy to love the middle ages AND love the SCA. I know how to separate them, just like I separate the LH stuff I do from the SCA. The SCA does not claim to be historically accurate, therefore I can deal with the parts of it that are not accurate. I love the SCA for the ideals it ...

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David, would you show up at a martial arts dojo with a black belt that you did not earn and say their system is make believe? Give your kid Boyscout badges he didn't earn because someone "made up" that organization as well? There is a structure and it takes the average knight over a decade...

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Audax, I look forward to meeting you as well, and I am always down with beer! Baron Alejandro, I have the same disdain for heavy fighters that act without honor on the field also. Anyone with any weapons form. However, the story I related is an element that can only be done with a missile weapon. So...

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I will vouch for Olrun's work. It is absolutely beautiful. My only complaint is that Greenshield has too much of it!

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While there are many aspects of CA that do add to our game, it is this type of behavior that sours it to many. I remember one vividly. A few years ago at a Gulf Wars (when Gleann Abhann was still a Principality) we were doing the fort battle. A knight from inside the fort (I believe it was Sir Cona ...

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Make sure you are using good inserts in your shoes. Take ibuprofen BEFORE working out or fighting. Get on a glucosamine regimen if you are not already on one. Do your stretching. Make sure you are taking vitamins.

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Then buy it!

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Here is one I have for sale.

Scroll down a bit and you will see my post "leather bottles for sale".

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A few from my Hastings '06 trip.

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Another thought occurred to me on finding a place for someone with peer-like qualities that doesn't fit the chivalry. For live weapons to happen, there are those who have to set up targets, replace worn targets, take down targets, marshal the live weapons field, teach, train, record scores and teach...

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It also comes with an additional 56 plates that are different shapes and some of them dished. These we originally for shoulders. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4567.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4568.jpg Price is 175 USD, Paypal preferred. Buyer p...

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18g steel suit, currently laced with white para-cord. Made up of 220 plates. It is a bit snug on me (5'7" 168 lbs, 41" chest & 32" waist). It is also long on me, so the bottom row of 41 plates can be used to adjust it. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4569.jp...

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I am on the side that the Laurel should catch those with peer like qualities that are mastering the historical aspect of their given field. If you want a peerage for live weapons, who picks them? How are we picking them? What other service are they doing other than the skill they are excelling at. I...

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For a flat shield, just use 1/2 inch plywood. We use 2 pieces of 1/4 inch when we make our curved shields.

A standard teardrop is probably about 22-24" at the widest and 34-38" long.

Uric

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Have this one left still. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4566.jpg Made from 3-4 oz veg tanned leather & stitched with waxed linen thread. Sheath is 15 inches overall. Seax is 18" with low profile thrusting tip. Blade is 12.5". http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/...

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Not sure of the weight. The store by my house generally has one thickness. It is not overly thick. Maybe 2oz.

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mild steel lamellar for sale

Rattan seax & sheath - SOLD