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by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 14th C Lady's plaque belt do's and don'ts
Replies: 12
Views: 556

Rana wrote:I will need to practice how to gracefully lift the skirt


Must....not.....speak......
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Alternate Marshal Arts/Training Ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 273

Since you're in Korea, see if you can find a real Hwarang Do dojang.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: war saddle
Replies: 45
Views: 1133

Schveeeeeeet!

Did you build it on a modern tree, or all the way from scratch?
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: good drills for a crop of newbies...
Replies: 6
Views: 296

In addition to Duke Paul's material, see if you can get your hands on a copy of the Headlesse Household Fighting Manual. I would recommend Paul's general approach over William's, but William does have some very good specific drills.
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Martial Tourism
Replies: 34
Views: 1350

Sport of Kings - An Tir (Sadly, scheduled against Caid Crown, so I won't be making it this year.)
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Nissan's sword and scabbard.
Replies: 40
Views: 1727

Mucho badass.
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lady Fighters
Replies: 10
Views: 659

*Disappointed* I thought you were selling Lady Fighters. Me too. I was going to pick up a 6 pack of lady fighters since I need some squires. I was going to be a walking Robert Palmer video at the next tourney. I hear Aten men qualify as Caidian women maybe you could find some squires there. Not wit...
by Blaine de Navarre
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Caid Spring Crown Lyst
Replies: 29
Views: 886

Sven and Edward are definitely the 2 to beat.

Rounding out the final 4 I generally agree with Ciaran.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Gores and gussets. Why?
Replies: 15
Views: 546

jarlragnar wrote:I was under the impression that the seams are the strongest part of the garment. I'm probably wrong since noone else pointed this out earlier, though.


Depends on the quality of the particular fabric and seam...can go either way.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Gores and gussets. Why?
Replies: 15
Views: 546

Period fabrics tended to be woven on much narrower looms, so, in addition to fabric conservation, which was a concern, it was also necessary to build garments from smaller pieces simply because that's all there were.
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: First victory?
Replies: 23
Views: 1012

Yes. His name was Pavel Yaroslavich. Don't remember the tourney or exact date, but would have been some time in '86 or '87. I also remember the first knight I beat in a tourney: Viscount Sir David Morgan, 4th round, Festival of San Ambrogio, May, 1988. That was the same day I beat my 2nd and 3rd kni...
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cheering?
Replies: 56
Views: 1901

One of the best "cheering" I have seen was a squire who's knight was fighting in the later rounds. Said squire was on the sidelines quietly cheering while holding one of those big foam No 1 fingers you get at sporting events. He had the finger in his knights colors and had altered it to l...
by Blaine de Navarre
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Beaked sugarloaf helmet SOLD
Replies: 24
Views: 1141

Dude, you are wrong about that helmet being the wrong size for you. You look utterly badass in the picture you posted.
by Blaine de Navarre
Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: that 1 missing thing
Replies: 143
Views: 4771

But one of the things I'm finding myself increasingly not liking about the SCA is the emphasis on SCA-ness, as opposed to research or historical accuracy -- the "we do/use/wear this because we're in the SCA," as opposed to looking at what the historical examples might have been. (In some ...
by Blaine de Navarre
Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Laurel Rings
Replies: 7
Views: 236

If she still lived in the same Kingdom with me, I'd be her apprentice...but she up and moved :cry:
by Blaine de Navarre
Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Laurel Rings
Replies: 7
Views: 236

If you can't find the original vendor, I'm sure Mistress Morgan can make you one.
by Blaine de Navarre
Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB surcoats for SCA heavy
Replies: 22
Views: 841

Badbilly, Just a few observations; 1) I am one of the guilty parties for taking commissions on the Archive then taking unconscionably long to deliver (which is why I rarely do so anymore), so I understand your frustration - but there is a big difference between dealing with slackers like me and repu...
by Blaine de Navarre
Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: How Long, Time-Wise, Were Winingas Worn?
Replies: 8
Views: 344

WWII, roughly.
by Blaine de Navarre
Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turnshoes... To vibram or not
Replies: 62
Views: 1929

Has anyone here used Talbot's DVDs?
by Blaine de Navarre
Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turnshoes... To vibram or not
Replies: 62
Views: 1929

Varukh wrote:i just can't figure out how to size them so that i'm not just fumbling around and wasting leather.


Fumble around and waste kraft paper, muslin, or other such expendable materials, then cut your leather when you have a patter you're happy with.
by Blaine de Navarre
Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turnshoes... To vibram or not
Replies: 62
Views: 1929

Nice shoes, Varukh!


And, no, I don't wanna fuck.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Need to find an indoor practice site, help!
Replies: 11
Views: 254

One of the Nordskogen practices used to be in a public park building, but I think we only got that because one of the members was a parks & rec employee. Bummer you don't get to use the old armory anymore - that was the best indoor practice space ever...
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Please Define "Unbelt"
Replies: 77
Views: 2292

Many? No.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turnshoes... To vibram or not
Replies: 62
Views: 1929

What do you use for ankle support Blaine? Magic. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183641_154801247907108_100001317001352_264007_8224746_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/185985_154801494573750_100001317001352_264008_4435618_n.jpg
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turnshoes... To vibram or not
Replies: 62
Views: 1929

@Rana - I have a really hard to find shoe size, combined with ankles wussy enough they got me thrown out of the Army, so I have researched custom shoes and boots perhaps a bit more than most people. Here is a look at the new ladies' line from one of my favorite custom bootmakers - if you had a pair ...
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB - Plaques for belt
Replies: 6
Views: 412

If you want some enamelled ones, I might could do some up for you, but it'd be a bit of a wait, as my shop is in storage at the moment.
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turnshoes... To vibram or not
Replies: 62
Views: 1929

There are different kinds of Vibram soles; I don't know which ones Bohemund uses, but Westland uses the cheapies (not that I fault them for this - that is their business model). Consider buying the soft-sole shoes and taking them to a local cobbler to add the Vibrams. Ask for the #100R or #100F, not...
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chosen opponents
Replies: 24
Views: 761

I like to pick one person at a time as my "bogeyman." I take someone I feel totally outclassed by, and determine to fight that person as hard and as often as I can until I no longer feel totally outclassed (not until I can smoke them, or even go 50/50 - just until I no longer feel like a 6...
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Another top 5 list
Replies: 16
Views: 1579

First and foremost, the 2 knights I have been squired to over the years: Armand de Sevigny, Duke, KSCA, OP & Kolfinna kottr, Duchess, KSCA, OP And, a few others along the way: Duke Radnor of Guildemar Sir Kamal Mishwa ibn Djavid Daoud Khan-ad-Din Sir Malachi Halfdan Brightskull, KSCA, OL (My Gra...
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Please Define "Unbelt"
Replies: 77
Views: 2292

Donal Mac Ruiseart wrote:distinctive colours (including one of oxidised black) worn by some knights.


I know one Duke with a Mardi Gras chain of alternating purple, gold, and green anodized links. It rawks!
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: When is it too late?
Replies: 34
Views: 907

William Scrivener wrote:Not to disagree to vehemently with the dread lord, but somtime shortly after your core temp reading is under 85 or so.


At which point you're still good for test-cutting :twisted:
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: that 1 missing thing
Replies: 143
Views: 4771

OK, if you think you can compel me to submit by force, let's rock!
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: removing rust
Replies: 3
Views: 133

If it's not too much rust, try "Rust Erasers".
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA centergrip and demi-gaunts
Replies: 7
Views: 303

Re: SCA centergrip and demi-gaunts

Does a centergrip shield with appropriate boss and standard issue demi gaunts pass the inspection for SCA combat? If not... are there any non horrible looking options besides full gauntlets? -Halbrust About 99% of the time, but you will meet the occasional marshal who thinks you need a thumb plate....
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:16 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: that 1 missing thing
Replies: 143
Views: 4771

@Heath,

I don't think you can afford me, sweetheart.

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