The Armour Archive

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Definitely. I don't think I've ever seen an effigy that does not appear to have mail somewhere.

I don't have it yet but I will.

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Isabella E wrote:I'm surprised you're not just getting splints and making them yourself.

It's the old story of the armourer who has no clothes.

Or something like that.

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Have money, will pay. Will also trade hardened leather greaves for same.

I also have a pair of Torvaldr bazubands I'll trade or sell.

I also have a plastic lamellar cuirass for sale, pewter auk plates with 100 hundred extra plates. $200

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I have a sword length piece of siloflex I use for a pell sword. Preserves my rattan fro hitting my friends. easier on the joints and should last forever. As i pell i use an old floor lamp. I don't hit it very hard because I send it flying across the room if i do, but it is just fine for practicing a...

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Sounds like someting I'd be very interested in.

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Adheasives won't stick to WD40. If there is any WD40 left on the interior of your helm, that is why the duct tape isn't sticking. You'll have to go over the interior with some kind of degreaser, then use whatever method you choose to to stick the padding in. When you pad your helm conform the paddin...

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Rustoleum is designed to prevent rust, so yes, you can use that to rust proof the inside of the helmet. You can spray glue the liner in but it will be a bitch to clean out when the padding needs replacement. Try double sided tape to hold the liner in, rather than duct tape or use a better quality of...

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In treating thousands of iron artifacts that have been through fires, I've found that the resulting mill scale that comes with going through an event like that makes a WONDERFUL preservative. Of course, the factors of soil makeup, exposure, etc need to be accounted for, but a lot of times going thr...

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Moog wrote:Wasnt plate armor refered to as alwhyte? So white double huaberk could mean a two piece breast plate over a maille shirt?

Was it written when plate was being worn?

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I am looking for two man blocking and striking drills. The kind that you start slow and speed up as both people become more proficient. I want drills to develop reflexes. I remember seeing one that had one person blocking over their off shoulder with their sword then returning and striking the othe...

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an't that stuff usually made out of stainless? Quite often. My old wall hanger (much sentimental value as it was a gift) was made from a leaf spring. The tang was poorly made so I cut it off and made a new one as I described above. It handles much better and can actually be used for light cutting n...

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Mithril? No man. I have not heard that word since LoTR. I just liked how light it is, like spring, but without the rust problems. I have picked up pieces of other's gear at practice and been blown away at how light it was, and it needs no upkeep. Thats all, no weight problems, no poor intentions, n...

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Do not use a Dremel to do the rough stock removal. Use a hacksaw. Where you want the new tang to start drill two holes on either side. This will allow you to radius the shoulders of the tang. The radius will provide strength in that spot. The reason many wall-hanger type swords fail at the tang is b...

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I'd do a trade of a kit for some greaves.

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I live in an apartment and I make armour for sale.

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Who would'nt have a love affair with Ti? really the stuff is amazing! I am looking around, I am pretty sure I don't have that kind of money, I just want to know. Stonekeep's spring is very attractive to me, and so are some of the pieces Bokalo does. Before I made a decision I wanted to see what els...

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As the Dread Lord says.

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I am not aware of any kingdom bad blood between Calontir and Ansteorra. Seems I might have heard about that.

I would suspect it was meant in jest, not mean spiritedness.

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Yeah, let us point you at the good guys.

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Well, one of them in Centurion Cathal from Ansteorra. I don't recognize the rest.

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NOt good. Don't do it.

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I guess you just described me to a "T". Call me "Don". Cheers! Gordon So you aren't going to point out any of these ridiculous, overbearing, and panicky rules? Hi Micah, I'm fairly certain he already did. The requirement for a marshal to attend you on a trail ride. Who, pray tel...

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Wolf wrote:isnt that belt a tad old for that sword? most patterns for that style of sword should have buckles

yup

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thanks. that description makes sense. I'm just curious about how the belt is held onto the waist. The left piece which has two big teardrop holes is what's mystifying me. do you think it's some attachment to an existing belt or is it a belt itself? The ends are run through the holes and tied togeth...

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YOu do not have to fight from your knees. YOu can take leg shots as kills.

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Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Unlimited res battles that last all day- every day. Come and go as you please. Beat each other silly and go home with your own stories of victory and defeat.

I vote for this.

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http://historymedren.about.com/library/quiz/vquizzes/blglosquiz1.htm If you want to take the quiz, take it now before reading further. Okay? All right, then. I took the quiz, and got all the answers "right". Except... the question about the definition of a "hundred". I knew it w...

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Very nice progress. If you make a another Wacky Macky helm, I suggest making the face more pointed, that is to say, dish it a bit more.

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I love the smell of horse manure. I love the way horses smell.

I'd rather have a horse than a motorcycle, even though motorcycles are cool.

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Why on Earth would you want a spun top?

Please stop introducing ugly armour to the environment. There's no getting it out once it's there.

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So I guess there is no chance of combining Combat Archery with horses then http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/Captayne/r4-1.jpg ZOMG!!!ELEVENTY1! The hue and cry that would ensue to have a horse and combat archer combined would destroy the Knowne World. But that is a badass kit and someday I w...

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Are you selling the pieces individually or as one big lot?

I just need a piece to make a mailled collar.

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These have sold. Thanks all.

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It's a necro, folks.

I need splint cuisses and splinted arms

Re: SCA war idea.

Re: Question on quiz accuracy

hard leather shynbalds for sale - SOLD