The Armour Archive

Adamo

I will entertain reasonable offers - looking to move this.

Adam

Adamo

Antonis wrote:Did you mention it to whoever made it?

Yes. The armourer already offered to re-do the helm. Since there is normally a lengthy wait to get a new helm like this, I decided to see first if there is anyone who this helm would work for.

Adam

Adamo

I'm looking to sell my bascinet, which has only been used at one practice. It is made from 14 gauge 1050 steel, hardened & tempered. Made by Jeff Wasson. It is currently padded with 1/4" closed cell foam and 1/2" open cell foam hidden inside a linen liner, but it's a tad too small for ...

Adamo

Depending on how big you are, you are right in the ballpark.

Adam

Adamo

Swamp Stick wrote:Don't use electric tape, use friction tape.

Bjorn

Yup, don't use electric tape on your handle.

Adam

Adamo

This is a waaaaayyy nice helm. It makes me consider a much earlier kit.

Adam

Adamo

I already own a pair of "finger mittens" in hardened spring steel from Jeff Wasson - I'm now looking to go for the real thing. So far, I am leaning towards grounding fingers, since I know that I do get struck in the hands while fighting with greatsword or polearm, and my basket hilts tend ...

Adamo

I'm in the market for a set of finger gauntlets, and I'd like to hear some feedback on how people have faired with them in the SCA. Specifically, are grounding fingers an insurmountable pain in the butt or is the increased protection worth it?

Adam

Adamo

Adamo

PM sent.

Adam

Adamo

Sorry for the late reply, kids ate up all my free time yesterday, not that I'm complaining. The gaunts have only been used three times. They fit in my basket hilt and in my center boss sheild. Corrwyn Those look great! They are mild steel, right? Also, what size hand would they fit? Medium work glo...

Adamo

Here's a photo of just the right hand, there is a matched left for this:

If any armourers are interested in this as a pure cash commission and not interested in the trade, feel free to chime in.

Adam

Adamo

corrwyn wrote:I've got a pair of the wisby style finger gaunts from leoric. I'm looking to get into some stainless finger gaunts. Let me know if you are intrested.

Corrwyn

Corrwyn,

Send me some pictures and more details please.

Adam

Adamo

I like the look of the stuff on your site. PM me so we can continue the conversation.

Adam

Adamo

I'm in the market for a pair of finger gauntlets. I'm not looking for hourglass gauntlets - I think I would be most interested in a simplified "Wisby" style. They don't need to ground out - I am looking for gauntlets to be used behind a shield that has no shield basket (my Mylec got bounce...

Adamo

I wear my monks robes for non-martial activities and wear a "crusader" style tabard on the field. There are some folks who use robes on the field though.

Adam

Adamo

Could you provide some sizing information? What height range would they fit?

Adam

Adamo

Yeah well the archive has rubbed off on me a bit and for some reason I was worried about taking a period bit of armor and turning it into an abomination even if it's covered. If I recall correctly someone on here once posted about putting a line of heavy butted rings going from the neck to the arm ...

Adamo

I will endeavor to meet you for this deed.

Also, what Gregiore said.

Adam

Adamo

Alright, please contact me via PM so we can work out payment and such for a 4' axe with a Norman/Crusader-ish silhouette. I'll take delivery at Pennsic.

Thanks,
Adam

Adamo

I might be interested in one, to be delivered at Pennsic - if it is not too late. Once I get home and measure some items I'll have a better handle on what I am looking for.

Adam

Adamo

Umm... instead of letting the compression of the foam reduce the momentum transfer to your head and thus the dramatic movement of your head, wouldn't the hardening of the zoombang much more directly transfer the momentum TO your head and thus increase the probability of whiplash/concussion? Since o...

Adamo

I don't have the exact specs of the weapon available now, but I've been playing with a "falchion" on and off for a while now. It's roughly 32" with an Anshelm Arms aluminum cup hilt on it, made of 2" rattan shaved down to around 1.25". At practice last night, I made a point ...

Adamo

This might be sorta subjective, but is the barbute best for a person with a longer, shorter, or average length neck?

Adam

Adamo

Attach it to a wide plywood base which you will stand on while using the pell.

Or sink some 4" diameter pipe in a large bucket of cement so you can pull the padded pole out of it for storage.

Adam

Adamo

Could you provide size info for the helm?

Adam

Adamo

From reading his posts, it sounds like Aelric was trying to check his opponents weapon with his. If he was aiming for her body, then it sucks and was wrong. If he was going for haft to haft contact with the weapon and it didn't work out, then it is incidental contact and would not upset me. I am not...

Adamo

I ordered a flat ring wedge riveted stainless steel aventail once...they must be really hard to make cause its been a couple of years and I still don't have it!

Seriously though, I would recommend one from Ice Falcon or welded from weldedchainmail.com.

Adam

Adamo

I think an 18 gauge mild or galvanized set would be really useful. I would prefer if the plates for the back more closely resembled the ones in the front and it closed on the sides though. I tend to prefer armor that I can easily get into and out of myself, plus it offers better spine coverage.

Adam

Adamo

Aryllyian wrote:A bit off topic but Why are the knee cops yellow in many of these pictures? Its the third or fourth one I've seen where the knee cops are yellow and the rest of the armor is blue.

Maybe they are gilt or latten (brass?)? I think I have seen that on the Archive before.

Adam

Adamo

I used to have a practice sword made from a siloflex tube with a rattan core. I think they are still legal to use. Mine lasted me 6 months to 1 years of practicing 2-3 times per week. g- Yes, they are still legal. Very few guys are using them any more though. I made three of these recently for prac...

Adamo

Don't soak it in anything. Hit softer targets and do a good taping job.

Adam

Adamo

I'll put my order in now!

Adam

Adamo

These follow standard t shirt sizes. If you are not sure you can tell me your chest circumference and I can guide you. You can always exchange it if you decide you want another size. Ice Thanks. I tend to be a small or medium shirt, depending on the brand. I measured my chest at 38", which siz...

Adamo

I'm interested. Do you have sizing information on your website?

Adam

Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale

Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale

Hardened steel bascinet for sale

Re: Welded Chain Pricing

Re: Grip for One Handed Sword?

Re: WTS - Roman Gladiator Provocateur Helm (SCA) Stainless

Re: Finger Gauntlets & Rattan

Finger Gauntlets & Rattan

Re: WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

Re: WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

Re: WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

Re: WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

Re: WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

Re: WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

WTB/WTT Finger gauntlets

Re: A question for the brothers in the SCA

Re: late 14th century leg armor- leather and studs

Re: Chainmail and Claustrophobia

Re: A Pas d'Armes at Pennsic. Challenge letter

Re: Axes available for Pennsic delivery !!$10 OFF!!

Re: Axes available for Pennsic delivery !!$10 OFF!!

Re: Zoombang helmet padding...

Re: Falchion SCA swordplay- an emerging style.

Re: WTS Red Horsehair Mohawk and SS Barbute

Re: Oh... the pell....

Re: interest in stainless bascinet maybe more for sale

Re: Hafting with a spear

Re: WTB: flattened, wedge-rivet aventail in SS

Re: Market survey : COP kit prototype

Re: Layering your 14th century armour...

Re: Making a rattan weapon last?

Re: Making a rattan weapon last?

Re: New Light Weight Arming Cotes pre order sale!

Re: New Light Weight Arming Cotes pre order sale!

Re: New Light Weight Arming Cotes pre order sale!