The Armour Archive

Ken Mondschein

For those people who were discussing chivalry and tournies later, I would like to share one ancedotal piece of data prought to my attention recently (probably floating around in other posts but I don't have time to review them all today) http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/Hard-days-for-Stirli...

Ken Mondschein

I can't speak to the weight of the actual piece in Switzerland, but if by Jeffrey you mean Jeffrey Forgeng then I believe what he says. Yep, Jeffrey Forgeng. I *can't* believe that the original is as flexible as these things are--if it is, then either somethings been done to it since its working li...

Ken Mondschein

Hugh: The federfechters aren't so bad; Jeffrey says they're about the same in weight and whippiness as the originals. I have been able to do quite a lot from the bind (by which I mean legamento or engagement) with them; the trick is knowing where your edge is.

Ken Mondschein

Andrew McKinnon wrote:
Ken Mondschein wrote:Poor horsie! What happened?!

Barbed wire. Forgotten about on the property where he is agisted.

Ugh! Barbed wire sucks. It can kill horses. I hope his injuries aren't serious and he recovers.

Ken Mondschein

Well, I suppose that sort of thing was inevitable. The SCA reflects the society that birthed it - the modern United States in general and sci-fi fandom in particular - which are, after all, democratic and inclusive communities. I suppose the way to do it "right" would be to do it medievall...

Ken Mondschein

Poor horsie! What happened?!

Ken Mondschein

Back when I did SCA stuff, over a decade ago, the tournament companies were where it was at.

Now, with the cut-and-thrust rules, I'd be curious to see what similar events would be like with steel weapons.

And horses.

Ken Mondschein

My Ariats are all scratched up from being worn under greaves. I've also ridden in Revival boots, and I vastly prefer the Ariats. They feel like they will actually give me some protection against a broken ankle or broken toes. (When I have some money, I'll get some boots from Gwen and Jeff and see if...

Ken Mondschein

King RenÃ©-style maces, for use on horseback.

I think SCA people would also appreciate solid rondel daggers.

Ken Mondschein

Professor Anglo is translating it.

Ken Mondschein

If you make another, I'll take it! I've always wanted one to put my laptop in.

Ken Mondschein

I'm edinburgh based, as evidenced by my location, one of the more high-profile western martial arts groups, the Dawn Duellists Society (DDS) is based in the city. they've had one incident of significant injury; where a member fighting with longsword had, by some absolute freak of chance, a blade ma...

Ken Mondschein

NB: If you're going to sign up, I suggest you do it soon, since it's filling up. INTRODUCTION TO RAPIER FENCING The Higgins Armory is proud to announce the first of a new program of courses geared toward the living practice of historical martial arts. Introduction to Rapier Fencing will teach studen...

Ken Mondschein

Dear all,

Beginning May 4, we will be offering rapier classes at the Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy and, in June, at the Higgins Armory Museum.

See my Web site for details.

Ken Mondschein

They are becoming debased and worthless. I demand you restore the amount of silver to what it was in St. Louis' time.

/sorry, had a comp in this.

Ken Mondschein

Marie of Burgundy was someone who hunted from horseback, tragically, it was a riding accident during a hawking outing that brought about her premature death. Her horse spooked, she was thrown and was trampled. This story has a happy ending. [img]http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/beer/archives/d...

Ken Mondschein

Oy! You'll schvitz to death!

But yeah, seems like it, right? Wonder if it adds any defense vs. firearms. Would also be a logical evolution to the buff coat.

There are some points on the hotpants (or whatever they're called) in the pic you posted, likely for the leg harness.

-Ken

Ken Mondschein

Thanks, Gwen. Do you think the material is buff leather or some sort of heavy linen or even hemp?

-Ken

Ken Mondschein

When I see 'smock' I think 'loose fitting', and when I see 'doublet' I think 'close-fitting'. Well, then, some sort of over-doublet or something. I note a lack of points; presumably in this period the arm and shoulder defenses attach to the gorget, which takes much of the weight. Mac would be able ...

Ken Mondschein

I'm going to differ with Saritor; I don't think that doublet is the right idea. Ken Mondschein has the right of it - he often does! It's my job. However, if you look at the Moroni and the above illustration that Gwen posted, it seems the arming doublet is more of a smock over the civilian clothes. ...

Ken Mondschein

[img]http://www.wga.hu/art/m/moroni/port_gen.jpg[/img][/url]

Ken Mondschein

I use a GDFB bascinet for steel, too. It need some mods so the visor would close and stay locked over the aventail, but it worked.

Ken Mondschein

WMA hats.

Ken Mondschein

MJBlazek wrote:Looking at images a true globose sits up just under the lower ribs.
What do you usually wear below that to protect your gut/kidneys?

My socks.

Seriously, mail and a gambeson. This is with steel swords, and I've been OK.

-Ken

Ken Mondschein

Thanks, Joe. AmFencers sells only #4 foil blades or false-ricasso. Allstar makes #5's, but alas, they suck. The older ones are much better.

Italian Ã©pÃ©e blades (real ones, no false ricasso) are simply not made any more.

-Ken

Ken Mondschein

It occurred to me that some folks on this board might have some sitting around. They're rarer than hen's teeth nowadays, and so if you have any in usable shape in your closet, I'd be willing to take them off your hands. Just Italian true-ricasso blades, please, unless you have something super-sweet.

Ken Mondschein

Vladimir wrote:Occam's razor would suggest you are correct.

And, indeed, this armor is contemporary with Occam.

Ken Mondschein

Ugo is doing musculata for me as well...and the rest of the kit will be hidden armour/clothing Nah - you need Ugo to make you repoussÃ©'d bauzubands and greaves, and an embossed pteurge'd leather skirt off the musculata to guard your legs... What "look" are you going for? Ancient, or more...

Ken Mondschein

Uh, I'll take one, too. If anyone wants to sell one.

Ken Mondschein

Chris Gilman wrote:Then the splinted cuisse is strapped on and pointed at the hip. In my test this seems to work well, as the cuisse and schynbald pivot away from the polyne and back when the leg is bent.

Does this leave a gap if you bend your leg in a modern or medieval riding position?

-Ken

Ken Mondschein

I want one.

Ken Mondschein

Russ Mitchell wrote:UPDATES:
I Have been in GRADING HELL for 3 days b/c of some plagiarists

Been there, done that. Are they the I'm-denying-it-even-though-I-clearly-cut-and-paste-from-Wikipedia type? Or the you're-discriminating-against-me type?

Ken Mondschein

I'm on the right.

Ken Mondschein

Look into DVDs as well. The advantage is you get to see interpretations in motion - picture worth a thousand words and all that.

I won't recommend any personally, since I don't want to seem partial.

Ken Mondschein

I don't need any stuff, but congrats to you and Anna! Guess I won't see you at Kalamazoo...

Rapier class at the Higgins Armory Museum (Worchester, MA)

New rapier classes in Massachusetts

Re: The Monetization of The Hobby

Re: A question for SCA fighters who wear a Globose....

WTB true-ricasso Italian foil or Ã©pÃ©e blades

Re: "OMG It's a Baby!" Sale UPDATES see post1