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Kilian_the_warlike

Kilian, Are any of these depictions early enough? .... A quick search did not avail me. Do you have any links to such? Thanks Mac I have my friend scanning the pages and sources for me to post. One of a 16th century Kali statue holding a madu, and a painting of the gods fighting raksha with madus.

Kilian_the_warlike

I personally have not pulled the "Monty Python" bullshit in armored combat in almost three years. When I get hit in the limb, I take it as a kill. I will continue to do the same in cut-and-thrust. If I got hit hard enough in my unarmoured arm or leg to sting with a stick, then I would be in shock, o...

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"Lets see....Sailed to India with pirates, get a madu from india, and then get kidnapped by mongols and sail to japan for the katana..." Sails back to Europe and is killed and buried in a bog..... ... By the decendants of the celts who were mercs for the Greeks for the Ptolemic Wars, and brought th...

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Robert, Nice manuscript! Killian, Is there any reason to think that the madu dates back to the 16th C? The only examples I have seen where the date is known are rather recent. I understand that you are just jerking R of C's chain, but I wonder if you (or anyone else) know(s) the answer to this ques...

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Robert of Canterbury wrote: Its proof that a well to do early 16th C Italian man could have been to India.

....And get a Madu at the gift shop! Hear you loud and clear!

Lets see....Sailed to India with pirates, get a madu from india, and then get kidnapped by mongols and sail to japan for the katana...

Kilian_the_warlike

Congrats Robert, you have given me photographic proof that it IS possible for a well to-do, 16th century Italian man COULD have access to a madu.

Kilian_the_warlike

Yup, you do look like a Hobbit in that photo. How about Bandobras Took? Worse Hobbits to be, and apparently the halfling look works for some women :P Ruel, I'll send you a .zip full of info and my dissertation on clowning in Renaissance Europe. It just really rubs me that you would do a disservice ...

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If you find any let me know. 15th century hose is never cheap and takes effort to make. If you don't want to spend the dosh, you are going to be stuck in dancing tights. Both my sets of 15th century joined hosen are from Historic Enterprises, and I'm glad I spent the extra money. As are my good one...

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Soft kits so far in 2012: * Narr jester, German 16thc: http://www.forensicfashion.com/1538GermanJester.html http://www.forensicfashion.com/files/1538GermanJesterContextEvents2011Hangmans01.JPG [img]] Hey Ruel, First I want to say that the rest of your kits are positively awesome. But we HAVE to tal...

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Have you looked at Revival Clothing? for example - http://www.revivalclothing.com/linenmedievalchauses.aspx Thanks, Revival is on my list of places too, but those are the wrong period and the wrong kind of clothing :( They've got the right period, and the right kind of clothing. Just not under $100...

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Not the best pic,A friend made me a waistcoat/doublet for my 17th century kit... I am retiring it on accounts that it makes me look like an extra from "The Hobbit".

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos- ... 2041_n.jpg

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I am really a one-note wonder... same stuff, different color (green this time). Impression of a lady out and about, perhaps ready for a warm weather hunt in 1380 France: http://www.cottesimple.com/armourarchive/peacock_hat.jpg Picture taken by Sir Gareth Nicodemus Somerset (David Randrup) at Pennsi...

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Therion wrote:Have you looked at Revival Clothing?

for example - http://www.revivalclothing.com/linenmed ... auses.aspx

Thanks, Revival is on my list of places too, but those are the wrong period and the wrong kind of clothing

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nicholas cochiolo wrote:seamlyne.com makes great hoes. very inexpensive.

cheers,
nicholas

Thanks, but these are not what I am looking for. These are cotton/lycra blend, with an elastic waistband. Basically dancing tights with a codpiece.

Kilian_the_warlike

I have an unfinished pair of what would have been joined hose (but I didn't get the butt quite right) hose that could possibly work as split hose. They're done in blue wool flannel with a white linen lining. They're fitted to me, so they may not fit you, but if you're coming down to Crown Tourney I...

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Keegan Ingrassia wrote:http://historicenterprises.com/mens-leg ... 2&sort=20a

Historic Enterprises sells both joined and split hosen, both in stock and made to order.

Trying to find stuff under $100 so I can can fight and work in them without worrying. I ADORE historic enterprise's stuff though.

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Hey folks! Really need to bulk up my 15th century wardrobe, and damn if i didn't choose one of the priciest periods to dress in. I Have doublets, shirts etc, but I am severely lacking on proper legware aside from a few pairs of GDFB pants. I'm looking for low(ish) cost or gently used 15thC split or ...

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I just sold my old pair of eggs for about $80. Sorry man

On the subject of which is better: I have used both extensively, and I got to say Bokalo is the better option. No contest. Hardier construction, tougher material, and overall better looking to boot.

Kilian_the_warlike

So when you gonna bang the gavel? Been 17 hours with no one challenging my bid, and I am quite eager to get my hands on these!

Crossing my fingers!

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Opening at $75

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Please do not use a crucifix. It is a holy symbol of a large portion of the population of the world, and this is a game. -Graedwyn Its only offensive if someone gets offended. Sir Brother Amos the pious has a two handed crozius staff he uses as a polearm, and no one cares, because it fits his portr...

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We're kind of unofficial, but we at the Guild of Usurers can supply that number of SCA fighters who are regular squad mates, and open to BotN rules with SCA kit.

Besides, you owe me a fight

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Im really on the fence. It has great lines, looks sturdy, and the price is good... But I dunno if I want to risk mucking it up trying to grind out the scribbles.

If someone with more skill than I manages to make it look good and still be sturdy enough for BotN, I'll be on it like stink on a hobo.

Kilian_the_warlike

How deep are the marks? Would it be worth the time/ affect the strength of the head if they were ground out?

Kilian_the_warlike

Yep! bidding is over! Anyone else have problems getting on the AA?

Shipping is flat rate, will send costs out tonight.

Kilian_the_warlike

Last bump! Bidding ends in less than 24 hours!

Kilian_the_warlike

CURRENT BIDS!

Bigfredb:
$20 for the Kilt Hose

Vasilii
$5 for each pheasant hindquarter

Klaus
$20 for the phyrgian cap

Defail
$80 for the Egg Gaunts.

Vermillion:
$30 for the doublette

ends this friday at noon, VA time!

Kilian_the_warlike

CURRENT BIDS!

Bigfredb:
$20 for the Kilt Hose

Vasilii
$10 for the phyrgian cap, $5 for each pheasant hindquarter

Defail
$80 for the Egg Gaunts.

Vermillion:
$30 for the doublette

ends this friday at noon, VA time!

Kilian_the_warlike

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/Blackfather/Kit_in_kit.jpg Here is my horse Kit, in his latest 15thC kit. The really impressive thing is that this is really a rottweiler who just has the PERSONA of a destrier. If that is the case...that is the best kit I have ever seen! :) I dissagree. All...

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Vasilii, $10 for both bird butts?

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CURRENT BIDS!

Bigfredb:
$20 for the Kilt Hose and $70 for the Egg Gaunts.

Yojimbo:
$5 for the phyrgian cap

Vermillion:
$30 for the doublette

ends a week from today!

Kilian_the_warlike

Well Irish, a man in a pot-helm called him something...

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Vermillion

Firstly, its KiLian. One "L" please

Secondly, I am 5'10.5, 40" waist, 44ish" shoulders. I wear an XL tshirt. The double fits with a little looseness, as I prefer it.

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Size large, I believe.

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