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by Ken Mondschein
Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Fencing greatswords
Replies: 8
Views: 864

Fencing greatswords

Yep, you heard me. In response to interest, Alchem is going to produce a preliminary batch of six. Four are spoken for; two others need to be sold before the batch is made. Construction will be the full-tang sandwich construction, the same as their other weapons.

Contact me for details.
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Want to Buy Spurs
Replies: 12
Views: 518

I wonder why no one makes them in authentic iron?
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: 14th Century Articulated Arms, SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 438

Inquiry made.
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: 14th Century Breastplate - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 246

Dibs. Need a loaner suit...
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lot of 6 books - hunting, medieval hunting, and a couple ext
Replies: 7
Views: 276

Ingrid wrote:Yes, please do! I thought of hunting with them for a while, but I've only ever hunted upland birds. Not sure how you'd do that historically...


With a hawk :)
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What movie battle could stand in for Poitiers?
Replies: 3
Views: 268

Thanks, BTW!
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What movie battle could stand in for Poitiers?
Replies: 3
Views: 268

That's be Agincourt, but OK...
by Ken Mondschein
Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What movie battle could stand in for Poitiers?
Replies: 3
Views: 268

What movie battle could stand in for Poitiers?

Guys,

Need your help. Know of any good movie battle scenes that are both exciting and could stand in for Poitiers?

-Ken
by Ken Mondschein
Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SOLD: flat link, round rivet, hauberk. Large.
Replies: 17
Views: 1005

Maelduin mac D wrote:Is that a caption over your head, or just a sign on the barn? ;-)

Any Calontiri want to help me out with the Latin? We are sheep. Sheep with teeth!


Oves sumus—oves dentatae.
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I need an epic swordfight
Replies: 37
Views: 1276

Saritor wrote:"Modern" fencing, but done by Olympic-level fencers who also happened to be actors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRTl8FeB5Mg


Not Olympic-level, but well-trained in classical sabre.
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Modern Jousting Horses of Choice?
Replies: 31
Views: 783

Still getting my ducks in a row on this, glad I'm not ancient at 35! (And I've been riding since 19). Jeffrey, I agree on the Friesians. It's a bone of contention between me and the girlfriend, since she thinks they're the greatest thing ever and draws them in her Trapper Keeper with hearts and rain...
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Shield arm injuries
Replies: 8
Views: 476

(1) Try Alexander Technique.

(2) Why are you knowingly doing something that hurts you and will negatively affect your quality of life? Contribute to the team using another weapons form, like spear.
by Ken Mondschein
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lots of Good Folks Need Our Support!
Replies: 23
Views: 1222

I wear MT stuff proudly. They make great product at a really reasonable price, and they're fantastic, trustworthy guys.
by Ken Mondschein
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wildarmoury Site Hacked?
Replies: 26
Views: 778

What's amazing to me is that I can't figure out who's against the thing. You guys are for it, my students are for it... I think there's some tiny vocal percentage against it, but they're amazingly small.
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: WMA gaunts vs SCA gaunts
Replies: 37
Views: 1447

For Hanwei longsword foils, I use the Revival/Westland Kevlar gloves. They're fine, but could use some more fingertip protection. Lacrosse gloves also work, but don't allow as good finger control. For anything heavier, I have Moore Brothers and Whonew gauntlets. A light glove is all you need in a co...
by Ken Mondschein
Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB/WTT - piece of riveted maille, small
Replies: 6
Views: 247

I have some mild. Not sure how long, can measure. I recommend getting a more shaped piece, though.
by Ken Mondschein
Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Recommended Talhoffer/Lichtenauer books?
Replies: 39
Views: 673

Or, you could get Christian Tobler's Fighting with the German Longsword and pollaxe DVD; it's much easier to follow his instructions than to try to deduce the technique from the original source.
by Ken Mondschein
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Group order for Westland
Replies: 46
Views: 1062

Westland:

Any word on the modifications to the Kevlar sparring gloves I proposed?
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Group order for Westland
Replies: 46
Views: 1062

Westland:

This is for the modification of the Kevlar gauntlets I e-mailed you about.
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Group order for Westland
Replies: 46
Views: 1062

I tried getting a group order (for the Museum) on gloves. No reply. What's up with them?
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Mercenary Tailor?
Replies: 11
Views: 608

I like Al. He is one of the most honest, forthright, and reliable guys in the biz. Now he just has to make combat-able hats. :)
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 8
Views: 148

NB, if you're going to sign up for this, please contact the Museum at (508) 853-6015 or e-mail Morgan at mkuberry - at - higgins.org. The Museum hates day-of sign-up.

-Ken
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cut and Thrust/ Rapier helmets
Replies: 32
Views: 909

I designed, and Triplette will make for you, a sabre coach's mask cover that covers the whole head, with a pocket in the back for extra padding and a trauma plate for back-of-the-head protection. It's $80 cheap.
by Ken Mondschein
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Brigandine Sale!
Replies: 4
Views: 515

Is the one at the right $99, or is that a misprint?
by Ken Mondschein
Fri May 21, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 8
Views: 148

I thought I should maybe explain the Higgins' structure: We have the Guild, which is an informal, peer-led study group, and the Academy of the Sword, which are actual classes. These vary, but my classes teach hit-them-for-real historical fencing using appropriate safety equipment, and based on apply...
by Ken Mondschein
Wed May 19, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 8
Views: 148

I'll add: Also, sometimes what we wind up studying isn't what we thought we'd want to study, but rather we find a good teacher who teaches something well and makes us fall in love with it, too.
by Ken Mondschein
Wed May 19, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 8
Views: 148

Do you have any classes covering Silver? Some of the Guild members do Silver, but not in the context of actual fencing (which is my métier). I cover Italian rapier and spadone (two-handed sword), living traditions of point weapons, dueling ( not sport) sabre, and great and small stick. We also do ...
by Ken Mondschein
Wed May 19, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 8
Views: 148

Yes, come! We have a terrific western martial arts program.
by Ken Mondschein
Tue May 18, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 8
Views: 148

Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5

Details are here: http://www.higgins.org/calendar/event_view_popup.php?event_id=256&ret_link=index.php?cal_monthDate=2010-06 . The class will run four consecutive Saturdays, until June 25. This will be an intensive, hands-on workshop. Even if you are not interested in rapier per se , it will als...
by Ken Mondschein
Tue May 18, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5
Replies: 0
Views: 51

Rapier class at the Higgins begins June 5

Details are here: http://www.higgins.org/calendar/event_view_popup.php?event_id=256&ret_link=index.php?cal_monthDate=2010-06 . The class will run four consecutive Saturdays, until June 25. This will be an intensive, hands-on workshop. Even if you are not interested in rapier per se , it will als...
by Ken Mondschein
Mon May 17, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Coat of plates for sale
Replies: 17
Views: 1157

Please let me see pics as well...
by Ken Mondschein
Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

raito wrote:And I agree that there should be an option for 'I don't bother treating it'.


I probably should have thought of that. Nonetheless, it's a pretty good survey for something I thought up crashed out on the couch at 11 PM after teaching for a couple of hours...
by Ken Mondschein
Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

Interesting. How much of this sort of bias do you have inherent in your perspective ? Lots. That's why I wanted to conduct the survey, to get a more objective POV. As in "the knee thing" suggests a presumption that knee fighting contributes to injuries (knee injuries particularly ?) and t...
by Ken Mondschein
Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

Wat of Sarum wrote:What I found challenging in the injury portion is the attribution section.


We're talking chronic injuries, not acute.
by Ken Mondschein
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

...which is why there's a question asking to what you attribute your injuries.

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