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by Blackoak
Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Knee cops over braces
Replies: 10
Views: 272

This was my first attempt at putting knee cops on a set of hinged knee braces. These are 5 piece stainless knees from Stonekeep. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_2086.jpg All I really did was point the 4 corner holes of the knees to the plastic velcro loops on the braces. I per...
by Blackoak
Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS - SCA combat seax sheath
Replies: 8
Views: 526

Ok, here is another one. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4412.jpg Same materials & measurements as the one above. This one just have a little more tooling. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4413.jpg This one has two tone straps, brown & red. [img]h...
by Blackoak
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hex pads
Replies: 39
Views: 1102

Before I buy the zoombang pads to put in my chausses, does anyone have experience with how they absorb shots and affect callibration?

If they absorb so well that I won't feel shots, I'd rather not get them. They will be worn under a welded hauberk, so it will be the only padding.

Uric
by Blackoak
Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hex pads
Replies: 39
Views: 1102

The Zoombang stuff looks interesting. I like that they sell individual pads. I may try and make some pockets on my fighting chausses for them and see how that works.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS - SCA combat seax sheath
Replies: 8
Views: 526

FS - SCA combat seax sheath

This sheath is made from 3-4 oz veg tanned leather & sewn with waxed sinew. Approximately 14.5 inches long and will hold approx 13 inches of rattan. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4395.jpg Sorry for the poor picture quality. Some simple tooling done. http://i119.photobuck...
by Blackoak
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Paul Binns sword for sale (need Pennsic money)
Replies: 4
Views: 229

Hal, I am interested. Do you have a pic of the spear?

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: windrose "spy" photos
Replies: 28
Views: 1040

Can we see pics of the inside of the hilts? Do they have solid triggers, or is it just a hollow hilt?

Definitely interested if it has a trigger.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Geteld
Replies: 9
Views: 238

Same here. They look very similar to the geteld I saw in England and like others I have seen.

Unless I have only seen getelds that are not getelds.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Geteld
Replies: 9
Views: 238

Panther Primitives makes great getelds. Not sure if they can make Pennsic delivery, but it is worth a try.

Uric
by Blackoak
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Fighting boots - appearance
Replies: 61
Views: 4178

Lucas, look at the pic I have of the leather flap that gets sewn to the back of the shoe. You basically need it to be as wide as the shoe is tall. While my pattern works well with shoes, D Sebastian's pattern looks like it may be easier for a higher boot. I will try to get a pic of some combat boots...
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pell designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 250

Rowan, I hang my rope pell very similar to the was Joseph has his hung in his post. I agree that a cheap heavy bag is also good if you don't have the rope.

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Recommendations on starter body armor?
Replies: 46
Views: 1249

I would agree with all of the above. Good people. If you are asking also if lamellar is a good starting out body protection, the answer is yes. Easy for a newer person to put together and gives good protection as you learn to block. Well fitted body armor is your friend. Assuming you are referring t...
by Blackoak
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pell designs?
Replies: 15
Views: 250

The best pell I have used is 3 pieces of dock rope (the 3-4" thick stuff) about 4-5 feet long. I just duct taped them together and put a chain at the top to hang it. The rope gives some and feel like hitting a person. There is no bounce back and it doesn't tear up the rattan. Not very hard to m...
by Blackoak
Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Seax's or knives
Replies: 6
Views: 206

What price range are you looking at? That will help people determine your options.

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Product (Cooling Vests) stay cool at Pennsic
Replies: 48
Views: 1563

I am also interested in pics and if you will eventually carry a medium. I am also curious to hit durability and bulkiness as well.

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: new scabbard in progress
Replies: 3
Views: 272

Jon, I just did a simple saddle stitch running down the back of the scabbard. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4360.jpg The belt is split and wraps to make the decorative tie in the front. Not sure if that ever had a practical purpose, but it does look cool. http://i119.photobu...
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: new scabbard in progress
Replies: 3
Views: 272

Ok, I have been doing some work on the belt. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4357.jpg The hex pattern on the belt is from an ivory alter carving in Salerno cathedral museum. Seen in the Norman Knight Osprey book. The figure of a king ? has it as trim on his tunic. http://i119....
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Length of a Great Sword
Replies: 32
Views: 590

I didn't get to fight barely any pick-ups last GW, so I will be looking for a full dance card this upcoming one. Hopefully we can meet and cross swords.

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Length of a Great Sword
Replies: 32
Views: 590

I fight with a 6 foot great sword with a roughly 18 inch handle. With the aluminum fittings from Windrose the balance is fantastic. I also use just over 1.25 inch rattan. Mine handles with the speed of a bastard sword, and i'd be happy to square up against a bastard sword. I am 5'7" and other t...
by Blackoak
Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: armor choices and fighting longevity
Replies: 74
Views: 3877

What type of footwear are you using? Sometimes a good insert will help alot. The load starts at your feet. You may also want to get on a supplement of glucosamine to help your joints. Shorten your scale to your waist line & get padded cuisses to get some of the weight of your shoulders & bac...
by Blackoak
Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: new scabbard in progress
Replies: 3
Views: 272

new scabbard in progress

Ok, I have finally started to make a new scabbard for my live steel sword. This is a wood core (I used poplar) that I routed the blade shape out of each piece then glued them together. I used my belt sander to shape it. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4276.jpg Not the best pic...
by Blackoak
Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mail Storage
Replies: 15
Views: 378

One of our guys uses a type of oil for dirt bike chains. He says it has a wax product in it that helps coat the mail.

Me, I put my stainless in the plastic armor box and don't worry about it. :twisted:

Uric
by Blackoak
Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Prince Yaroslav based helmet
Replies: 33
Views: 1642

Donngal, outstanding job. I am glad to see that you darkened the bars as well. Not many armorers do that. You can see in the pictures that Sir Nikolas posted that the bars disappear from a few feet away.

Again, great job.

Uric
by Blackoak
Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: It's born - 12 months of hard labour.
Replies: 26
Views: 1198

Great work! I am not claustrophobic (sp?), but I don't think I could wear a helm like that. :shock:

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Attn Chain Gang
Replies: 18
Views: 750

Hauberk is 14 pounds - flat, stainless from Master Knutt. Helm + aventail - 11.5 pounds. Arms & knees - about 7 pounds. shield - about 7.5 I know with nick-knacks I run about 40 pounds of gear and I weight mid 160's. So about 25% of my weight. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/k...
by Blackoak
Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Bad news for Ld Ragnar MacHardy-Updated with more stuff pg2
Replies: 44
Views: 1347

Ragnar, I agree with you on the chemo. :evil: Nothing but poison. Take the time and do some research into holistic diet approaches and start there.

Good luck to you and your family.

Uric
by Blackoak
Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Frisian crusader styled helmet -$140
Replies: 5
Views: 495

You should post a picture to the GA fighter's list.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kong mace head question.
Replies: 7
Views: 175

I have used the Herculiner with success.

Uric
by Blackoak
Thu May 22, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Good or Bad transactions rank yours here
Replies: 67
Views: 1933

Stonekeep +1
Halberds +1
Zwiehammer +1
by Blackoak
Wed May 14, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: If You Were Going to Buy Your First Sword Again...
Replies: 30
Views: 637

I will second Paul Binns. I personally prefer something made by one man than something manufactured, but that is more about personal preference than quality.

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue May 13, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Grappling
Replies: 190
Views: 3242

I think with this route you need to start fighting in weight categories. There are guys who double my weight and would just fling me like a rag doll. :shock:

Uric
by Blackoak
Sat May 10, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kong Mace by Blackoak
Replies: 26
Views: 1461

Christophe, thanks for letting me know how it has held up. I had used to tool dip to give the head a smoother appearance and thought it would stick to the Hercu-liner well. Live and learn. 2 layers of Herc in the future. Thanks Jon for posting the Herc info. For those that get it, make sure the lid ...
by Blackoak
Wed May 07, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: We've started production more pics to follow
Replies: 54
Views: 1466

Just saw the other post about formed plastic. :D

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed May 07, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: We've started production more pics to follow
Replies: 54
Views: 1466

Well before you do a price you need to tell us what they are made of. Unless you have and I missed it, last I saw material was a 'trade secret'. If it is leather covered plastic, I personally would not pay as much as something in a metal.

They do look nice, as your work always does.

Uric
by Blackoak
Sat May 03, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Show Your Kit
Replies: 197
Views: 15144

Sorry for the late reply. Baron Alejandro - I only use 1.25" rattan, no matter the weapon. The sword is right over 6' and I am 5'7". The aluminum quillions and pommel (Windrose) balance it beautifully. Most people do this when the hold it. That and I am just vigorous! Ancel - I got my fing...

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