The Armour Archive

Benedek

yeah. that'd couple nicely with the bit that comes later. Off the top of my head, it went something like "Well, if someone lops your hand off, switch hands. If both hands are gone, beat 'em with the stumps. If that isn't possible, consider biting. " "It's only a flesh wound"

Benedek

Finish tailoring my maille hauberk and getting the front closures on.

Redoing my current gorget or making a new one. Possibly both.

Painting my shield and my buckler....got canvas on the shield and the buckler primed already.

Practice more this year than last.

Benedek

:lol: The position of the pillow behind it makes it look like it has horns like a "real viking helmet" . Jeff McMorris That and the other helms in this thread are awesome. HA! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QMuDihPPyPA/S7Owd36s-eI/AAAAAAAAMq4/Fgup1ofz-TE/s400/whatsopera.jpg Great work GP, I ca...

Benedek

*Bump*

Benedek

Yeah, but their regional habits don't bloody well matter. It's not like they have license plates that identify them as "migratory" or "non migratory". You kill one, or are in posession of one, or parts of one, you are in violation of the law. migratory or non migratory version. ...

Benedek

Red tailed hawks are migratory and are covered by the migratory bird treaty act. I have a printed copy of said act and several of the following laws (falconry Education and Rehab) and have actually read it. IF you really want to stuff this bird go for it, but I will bet you that if you get found ou...

Benedek

Steven the bald wrote:this thread is starting to remind me of a monty python movie... anyone care to tell me the average air speed of an unladen swallow.

European or African?

Benedek

MJBlazek wrote:The best way to Thank an armourer or artisan is return business, and reccomendations.

I think that's kind of what this thread is about. One thread dedicated to the wonderful nature of armour and trying to steer folks their way.

Benedek

Contact you local college and ask if there Ornithology department wants it. Or your local Conservation Agency. Strange, I contacted the county, asked them if I need to do anything special. They didn't blink -- just throw it in the rubbish. So - I will follow up regarding my legal responsibilities A...

Benedek

Jackie at Shamrock- My helm is awesome, and built like a tank. He's got customer service like none other. Torvaldr-Kidney belt is great, gives me a great range of motion and hasn't failed me yet. Awesome price point as well. Windrose-sword fittings and aluminum shield, the domed aluminum shield is c...

Benedek

Who are we to determine what a person MAY do in the future. Your statement seems very cynical on the honor level of anyone new to our game. Then we should pass everyone every time, as we can't determine how well someone MAY defend in the future. It's pretty simple, if you can't throw a correct and ...

Benedek

If you can't throw an acceptable shot, you're not safe, as eventually, in an attempt to win a bout, you're likely to throw something dangerous because you can't throw something safe . Broad brush much? Maybe it's a cultural thing but I feel so long as they are not an immediate danger to their oppon...

Benedek

Contact you local college and ask if there Ornithology department wants it. Or your local Conservation Agency. Strange, I contacted the county, asked them if I need to do anything special. They didn't blink -- just throw it in the rubbish. So - I will follow up regarding my legal responsibilities A...

Benedek

Have you tried Jackie at Shamrock? He makes great custom helms, and the last I heard he was taking orders. -Tom He does fantastic helms. I love my fluted turkish in stainless......it's a tank. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs552.snc3/30229_1405378289117_1072171342_1193600_7107206_n.jpg

Benedek

An actual pic of everything!

Benedek

My little brother is in need of some cash, I was holding on to these while he was deployed but he's hard up and want to sell what he can. Thought I'd through it up here. Knights Armament Company rail system, new. Purchased from an armory just of post at Ft. Hood. This come with 2 set of rail covers ...

Benedek

Great thread. My best friend just went back to India for a month and a half is going to be picking me up some different fabrics. Silk may be among them. I'm waiting to see what he can come up with for a decent price. Lining a Kaftan would be great, we all know any self respecting Turk can never have...

Benedek

here is mine ... Crusader/Saracen ... Very nice. Are those armstreet gaunts? Yes armstreet ... friend of mine got a pair for himself then when he tried them on they were too small. Since I needed a pair and they fit i figured i would just buy them from him. I love mine, I did some tweaking to get t...

Benedek

Cedric wrote:
TomSaucer wrote:I am calling dibs on the Boba Fett hat... I will talk mi'lady into it this evening...

2nd dibs if Toms wife says "NO!".

3rd dibs if someone else finds themselves in trouble with the wifey.

Benedek

CathalFinnObriain wrote:here is mine ... Crusader/Saracen ...

Very nice.

Are those armstreet gaunts?

Benedek

I've looked at a centergrip and even ordered one a while back but it was really too heavy for me to properly use. I'd like to try to play with another one sometime.

Grow stronger!

Benedek

Trying to find some decent pic's. In this pic our own Sasha Kahn in the middle has on some of the shoes, but I don't know how well you can see 'em. Kind of a slipper but form fitting with soles on them. Maybe he'll pop in and help me out. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs299.snc4/41301_...

Benedek

I've been trying to find a decent vendor for the taller late period turkish riding boots, or turkish shoes called ship ships ( I think). All the decent ones I've seen are way out of my price range or need to be shipped from over sea's and shipping kills the cost savings. As Irish said, fill a niche ...

Benedek

Another one gone......another one gone.....another one bites the dust!

It must be like an infection, they're all turning into zombies.

Benedek

Takeyama wrote:must...not...photoshop......eff's....face......

No.......you really must!

It can be his new avatar.

Benedek

I know Osprey Publishing isn't always perfectly accurate but I pulled out my copy of Armies of the Ottoman Turks 1300â€“1774. The period illustrations show the daggers tucked into the right side (right hand) or left side (left hand) of a belt or sash. Leather belts reinforced with decorative brass ...

Benedek

I think these guys are the real deal. What they do is extremely realistic. The reason they end up going to the ground is because, using the weight sticks they do, you aren't going to knock someone out with a single shot, and then they are inside your guard, and what happens then? If you can absorb ...

Benedek

Medka wrote:There you go, Benedek:

http://media.snimka.bg/0519/007293545-big.jpg

Greetings,
Medka

Nice, do you have any idea how they would have been hung while on campaign?

More specifically how a dagger may have been carried.

Benedek

Most "real" fights I've seen whether armed or not usually end up this way. Technique works when your opponent is using the same or when they are going along with it. To me these guys simulate a real fight pretty well, less of a martial ART and more of a martial combat. Just my .02. There'...

Benedek

Primvs Pavlvs wrote:Big Reduction for you broke bastards.

Fixed that for ya'

Benedek

Most "real" fights I've seen whether armed or not usually end up this way. Technique works when your opponent is using the same or when they are going along with it. To me these guys simulate a real fight pretty well, less of a martial ART and more of a martial combat. Just my .02. Not tr...

Benedek

If you can absorb the damage on the way in and then take the initiative in grappling, doesn't that sound pretty pragmatic? No shields, right? drunkin' street brawling is the same with or without sticks. To me they look they are just wading in swinging. Then once close enough they grab and tackle, t...

Benedek

I call upon the greatness of the Archive, I've got plenty of images of armour and weapons from the 15th cent. for an Ottoman. What I don't have is any idea how they wore their swords, daggers, maces, etc. while in fighting harness. I'm working on a SCA dagger right now as a back up weapon but I have...

Benedek

Pics or it didn't happen.

Benedek

There are plenty of examples of round shields that are strapped. When I first started fighting I used one this way.

Are you wanting it to be period appropriate or just looking for a strapped round shield?

KAC AR 15 rail system and foregrip! FS

Need images. 15th century Ottoman scabbards.