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Glaukos the Athenian

I was actually -at first- taken aback by the very unusual pommel and the lacing of the grip. It it were not crazy, I'd call the grip as being laced like Tsukaito, and the pommel and guard as being chinese! Can anyone identify the type of sword and pommel? I am surprised Oakeshott did not mention the...

Glaukos the Athenian

We are all familiar with the now famous knightly sword belt of the 12th and 13 centuries. Well depicted by Oakeshott it is kind of a standard. Sir Vitus has made magnificent SCA versions, of this type. Below is a steel sword scabbard from Albion http://www.albion-swords.com/images/scabbards/tritonia...

Glaukos the Athenian

belts? pray tell me more...

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

After a brief but informative exchange, I ordered a pair of the black low boots offered by Murdock. Period wise are close enough to pass (they are true to period but a bit early for MY period) That being said, the boots are very well made, and the sizing conversation with Murdock helped a lot to get...

Glaukos the Athenian

Japanese fighters!

I'd grab this myself but I have no Japanese kit yet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/REPLICA-JAPANESE-SA ... dZViewItem

I have nothing to do with the seller or the auction, but Jinbaori are so rare I thought I'd let people here know...

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

If there are photos they are not showing up in my computer at work...,

What arm lenght are these made for?

Thanks!

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

You know what Hjalmar ? I am starting to think you are a terrific asset here. Not only you open doors to a lot of new fighters. But your armoring skill is growing exponentially. Your helms look today 100 times better than the first ones I saw. This one you just offered our new friend is an absolute ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Drachenwald absolutely rocks. The have superb royalty, cool fighters with great accents and on top they are blessed with the right settings. I wish His Highnesses success and a happy reign. Congratulations! (also, I can finally buy Thorvaldr Skeglauss a beer when I meet him without looking like a su...

Glaukos the Athenian

His Excellency Baron Jurgen of Ponte Alto encouraged me to jump into the polearm realm, and while I already own a spear, I have my heart set on a shorter weapon (I am definitely not a tall guy) whereby I can not only stab, but also hit with it. I thought about making a Voulge, but I don't recall see...

Glaukos the Athenian

There is nothing better than free-style sparring in the practice of any combative art. In sparring you should wear suitable protective equipment and go all out. Then you can truly learn the correct timing and distance for the delivery of the kicks, punches, etc. It is a good idea to spar with all t...

Glaukos the Athenian

Alan, It is serious archaeology, albeit not a scientific textbook as much as a general information publication for lay people interested in the matter. I need to read it carefully to see if there is any "slant" but a cursory leafing through suggest a no BS, serious study on material cultur...

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Murdock, please PM me at your convenience

Thanks!

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

Pictures? Prices? I would be intersted in additional footware

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

So my all maille earlier kit friends, how do you reconcile in practice the need for SCA type protection with the desire to look correct, when dealing with maille gauntlets? Illuminations such as these show what appears to be a mitten, with a leather palm -not unlike a Kendo Kote- and a maille top ht...

Glaukos the Athenian

Gentles, Just this morning I discovered a great resource for the archaeologically inclined. It makes me glad and also makes me want to kick myself in the butt. The book is Crusader Archaeology. m It seems like an absolutely top notch resource and well worth the effort for those with and interest in ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Cat, You are a fantastic person and have made awesome stuff for many of us. I wish things would have worked differently, but for now you must take care of yourself. Perhaps when the economy improves you may consider it again. In the meantime, best of luck to you and thank you for everything. Rowan o...

Glaukos the Athenian

Rowan, I use a leather handle sandwiched between round wood halves. In the past I've used a plain strap, but it isn't as controlable. I've seen some knights use large handles like you see on barn or garage doors, but then your back to having a rigid handle on your shield. My gauntlets are the small...

Glaukos the Athenian

Excellent! I made a box shaped shield basket out of waxed leather similar to this design . I used a garage door handle instead of the bar going across like that one. It is very sturdy. I can stand on it and it can easily support my 200 lb weight. http://members.cox.net/stonebridgearmoury/images/oldk...

Glaukos the Athenian

Wow.

What about fashioning the grip?

This is awesome.....

Rowan
(picking up his jaw from the desktop)

Glaukos the Athenian

[b] WOW! Nissan, How would you approach a Cinquedea grip? e.g. http://www.myarmoury.com/images/reviews/lut_10043b_s.jpg Sir Vitus is making me a scabbard and dagger blade but we agreed that I am finishing the grip. I have some ideas but based on this, you are to go-to man... Rowan of Needwood

Glaukos the Athenian

Damon, Please give me first dibs on the gauntlets, pending size check and funding (I have no idea if I have the cash) If they are the right size (I have no clue as to how to check) I'll find the cash. Also, the legs are AWESOME, it ALMOST makes me forget they are mild.... Let's PM about both. Rowan.

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Fair enough. So tell me please what my options are for a non basket grip. I loathe and despise hockey gloves for shields. Primarily because they are very uncomfortable for me, and second because they look goofy in my eyes. I am not sure my only set of Torvaldr leather gauntlets would work on a shiel...

Glaukos the Athenian

Here 's a couple of good pics of mine (Made by AB Hammer, which you can get through Icefalcon now)... m m From Skorri and Ursus, of course.... Your Knightly Excellence, Awesome helm, and yet, I am not keen on fluted Juicer tops, though I seem to be in the minority here. Maybe I have looked at too m...

Glaukos the Athenian

Gosh I am going to get into SO much trouble for just opening my mouth here...

What head size is the Kabuto?

Thanks!

Rowan

Glaukos the Athenian

I was fine tuning the details of a new aluminum shield blank I am purchasing, and I discussed with my supplier the reason I needed a new shield. (besides keeping the nice art, despite the battered condition of the canvas) After a Pennsic filled solid with fighting, I discovered that the upper right ...

Glaukos the Athenian

For a combo metal-leather try Strawberryfields's [img]http://strawberryfieldsarmory.com/images/vambracecups_01.jpg[/img] the mild version is $100 bucks. I use the Aluminum version and they are awesome. You can wear them over or under garb. Besides His Grace Maelgwn was a pleasure to deal with. m Hop...

Glaukos the Athenian

<img src="http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/images/random/fulton.jpg"> I will know by the end of next week whats up regarding my injury and whether or not I will take on any work. I think I need to replace my undergarment.... What a beautiful helmet and exactly what I had in mind....!! I was not ...

Glaukos the Athenian

I know this is REALLY goofy, and that the shield probably gives heartburn to Sir Vitus, but,,, Does anyone make a SCA legal version of this type of helmet? I am thinking conical with grille cage back and front, hidden by an aventail simulating a maille coif.... I thought someone had one in mild in t...

Glaukos the Athenian

I don't have any of the second field batle from Pennsic this year. The vids I seen on YouTube are low quality due to the nature of the sizes. Anyone have footage from the second battle? I believe the "official" DVD of the war is coming out later this month, which I am awaiting eagerly. I ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thou art THE man.... We surely need to talk Rowan Hey Rowan, I made these probably about 4 years ago. similar lame design, I am still waiting for the new shop to get working with heat, so I would have to do a 2 piece riveted cuff. Definitely possible in alum or SS. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/201...

Glaukos the Athenian

Damon, Just for curiosity... Can you make a couple of those demis (or maybe full gauntlets) but 1) with a pointy Milanese as opposed to hourglass "mantle" 2) in stainless or Aluminum.... kinda like these but with a thumb to make them SCA legal.....? http://www.plessisarmouries.co.uk/gauntl...

Glaukos the Athenian

Audax, For whatever it is worth, here is how Su Excelencia Baron Miguel Estevan de La Cabra taught me how to build them. (any mistakes below are mine not his) It is very safe, simple, cheap and usually lasts the life of the sword. Cut forth three disks of fair "blue foam of death" in the r...

Glaukos the Athenian

I'd pay good money to have a couple of Chucks move to Roxbury Mill and come to our comatose practice. I enjoyed fighting them every time I did, and appreciated fighting alongside them as well. (Pst. a little secret: depending on his age group, you can try ask your new friend where he got his PhD.......

Glaukos the Athenian

Guys,

If you catch Cian in a good mood, maybe -just maybe- you may convince him to make leather stuff again too.

His leather archery tackle is simply peerless....

Rowan of Needwood

Glaukos the Athenian

How cool is that? Someone please keep an eye on the names of the researchers who found it, as at least a preliminary paper should come out in a couple of months.

Rowan

Period sword belt with STRANGE Crusader sword(title changed)

Review: Murdock's shoes

Jinbaori on Ebay

Building an SCA Voulge or a Glaive.

SCA legal maille gauntlets? How

Just discovered a "Must Read" book

The bent shield corner dilemma

SCA Legal crusader conical?

Re: Pennsic field battle videos

Re: Rustable?