The Armour Archive

Blackoak

Same as Maeryk. While I vary it a little at times, that is the basic rule of thumb I was taught.

Uric

Blackoak

Black sheath sold pending payment.

Blackoak

Any updates Dan? Is there any chance I might get my vambraces before Gulf War? Just Curious.

Uric/Ricky

Blackoak

PM sent.

Blackoak

Hidden elbows & hidden knees. I don't wear thigh armour usually and have a linen gambeson/vest with a hardened leather plate over my kidneys.

Uric

Blackoak

Finally have the bottles finished. This one hold about 36 ounces. 60 USD http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4562.jpg These 2 hold about 24-25 ounces. 50 USD http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4561.jpg Can ship or bring to Gulf Wars. http://i119.photobucket.com...

Blackoak

Tendonitis 3 times in my shoulder and one bad wrist strain. I have suffered many bad hang-overs from attending SCA events though.

The one marriage it affected would have ended anyway and I would trade her again for all of the amazing friends I have made over the last 13 years.

Uric

Blackoak

I'll throw in another vote for Scott. His stuff is fantastic and he usually carries some stuff that was cast off of originals. He is pricey but you get what you pay for. Greenshield does some really nice stuff as well, and he is a Scott also. He is a period nazi too, so your getting cool stuff. Uric

Blackoak

And one I just made for myself.

Blackoak

Finally got around to making a new sheath for my seax. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4550.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4551.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4552.jpg Uric

Blackoak

Sometimes I will say "no" to a questionable shot to show my acknowledgment, but that is rare. Usually when I fight I am up close and swinging and there is no time for any discussions. If I deemed a shot was questionable I will discuss it with you after the fight. I try to give my opponents...

Blackoak

Ezarc, I will not be at a merchant booth. I camp with Dragon Or. We are the last camp down by the live archery field. Look for all the canvas wedges and getelds on the left. Just ask for me.

Uric

Blackoak

Thanks Connor.

And to clarify above I said selling sheaths 'like' these.
Actually, THESE are the ones for sale.

Uric

Blackoak

Here is a picture of some Roman ceremonial armour that I took at the Museum of London: it is made from crocodile. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_1666.jpg So yes Swete, it is PLAUSIBLE that some form of leather was used. However, since we do not have extant finds available to ...

Blackoak

Any interest? Of course if you are not going to Gulf Wars, these can be shipped.

Uric

Blackoak

Blackoak

The bottles are made from 8-10 oz veg tanned leather & sealed with bees wax. I will have 2 of the small bottles and 1 large. They will have red oak stoppers and leather straps added by the war. 50 USD for the smaller 60 USD for the large. I will post how much they hold after they are waxed. I wi...

Blackoak

I plan on having a couple of things for sale at Gulf Wars. I will have a few of my rattan seax sheaths, like these: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4547.jpg And a few leather bottles, like these: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4549.jpg The sheaths are 3...

Blackoak

Contact Sir Bryan at Darkwood Armory. He had a sabre style hilt at an event a month ago. Pretty much exactly what you are looking for.

Uric

Blackoak

We are assimilating his knight as well. We warned Ulsead that George was "taking a knight" and not becoming a squire.

Not sure if I will be up Tuesday of Wednesday yet.

Uric

Blackoak

Gleann Abhann does allow the older youth to fight in melees. There was a recent injury that caused the rule to be questioned. It has since been resolved here.

Uric

Blackoak

Maelgwyn, this is no longer the case. The original ruling has been changed to ALLOW minors (with consent) to fight.

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you there.

Uric

Blackoak

I have not heard about this either, and it has never been brought up on the GA chiv list. I will ask our KEM and try and get you an answer.

We fought against Melgwyn & his son at Bordermarch, and Gleann Abhann didn't have issue there.

Uric

Blackoak

I would echo the helmet first ideas. You can get a simple stater helm for relatively cheap. Getting a crap spuntop will not fit you well and you are more prone to injury as a new fighter in a crap help. Look through some history pics or go to the "I want to be a ----" forum. Get some ideas...

Blackoak

I had looked at these and wondered how they would hold up. How much of a good shot does it absorb?

Uric

Blackoak

Are you looking for something for SCA combat? Or are you looking for a real knife? You might get a little better return on your post with some specifics.

Good luck,

Uric

Blackoak

I have a Panther bell back wedge and I love it for longer events. My uprights are 8' tall and my ridge is about 10' and it is WAY too much tent for a weekend event for me. It packs down into a bigger plastic storage box without room for much else. Like most wedges, it is easily set up with 2 people....

Blackoak

Aww, look how cute!

Blackoak

Mine is simple, don't show up to work on your shit in MY shop without bringing me a 6 pack of beer.

Knowledge isn't free.

Uric

Blackoak

Uric

Blackoak

Hey Matt, would you be willing to sell a set of thumbtips?

Uric

Blackoak

Sadly, I remember it too well.

Blackoak

That is a work of art. Only thing I would change is the mail drape covering the top bar. Really, really nice though.

Uric

Blackoak

You are such a douche!

Now go make me something.

Uric

Blackoak

Is there anything specifically you are looking for?

Uric

selling stuff, can deliver at Gulf Wars

selling stuff, can deliver at Gulf Wars