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Glaukos the Athenian

Gentles, In another posting, I discussed the issue of true Wars of the Roses paudrons or spaulders, and I noticed that they differ substantially from the German and Milanese shapes I was used to and that we all associate with plate armour. These fold over the front and back of the shoulder, obviatin...

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No,

That is roughly what I paid for it and I am trying to be fair.

Rowan

Halfdan wrote:Wow! $550 seems really cheap! Or have guns gone down that much since the post-Brady days? I'm getting a new tent too, pr else I'd be on top of it.

Halfdan, the gun-toting liberal.

Glaukos the Athenian

Theo, I am not sure what other people have in mind, but I am assuming that a Yorkist rose Besagew would have a "terminus ante quem" of 1485, the year of Bosworth Field, and the fall of Richard III, last Yorkist king. It is true that it could have been USED later, but it would have been made not late...

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That is an AWESOME, AWESOME idea.

I want some too!!!!!!

Rowan

MJBlazek wrote:I was wondering if anybody here would be able to make a besegew in the shape of a York Rose?

And how much this might cost?

For visuals I have attached a picture.
http://www.yorkwa.com.au/images/logo/Re ... 00x185.gif

Thanks
Matt

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It seems I cannot even spell RIFLE.... Gentles All, Time for the XXth century to leave room for the XVth.... For sale please consider this L1A1 British rifle, built on a kit of British Parts and a Brazilian IMBEL receiver. (legacy of the now defunct for three years 1994 weapons law). Because of this...

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Gentles All, Time for the XXth century to leave room for the XVth.... For sale please consider this L1A1 British rifle, built on a kit of British Parts and a Brazilian IMBEL receiver. (legacy of the now defunct for three years 1994 weapons law). Because of this fact, this weapon will accept both met...

Glaukos the Athenian

Awesome.

Most obliged

Rowan

sean of the chipendales wrote:Hi Rowan, I have a full sleeved aluminum shirt.
I will take some pics and send to you, it may be Mon before I can though.

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Greetings, I am looking for an inexpensive/used hauberk to wear under the plate armor. This is not really for the protection as much as the garb factor. It will cover nicely the areas between the plate pieces, without adding weight. If anyone has an AL hauberk they feel the can part with, even if be...

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Hi, Can I get some of those shafts too? (if there are enough after he decides) Also, If anyone has some components for arrows (Baldar blunts and APDs, or a full sized but lightweight bow (#03 or less) I'd love to hear from you. Thanks!! Rowan Fergus I have fiberglass shafts, $.50 each. How many are ...

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Ravnos. I saw your signature and smiled, being an old fan of Lovecraft. What I did not know is that he was such a fan of Schopenhauer. Some time ago, in a flight too long for my own good, I brough along "The World as Will and Idea" (m) and the concept is just so much along these lines that I would b...

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Morgan, There is a supplier in the UK (where I got my Collar of "S"S"S"S"S") who makes several kinds of VERY VERY nice repros of historical livery collars from physical models as well as from paintings. Look in GOOGLE under "PEWTER REPLICAS" . The "Tudor Shoppe" here in the US resells part of his it...

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Julian Dupre wrote:If I were your son and some other armor I payed 250.00 dollars has not contacted me in over a month and a half. What procedures would you take? How would you contact the armour who has your hard earn cash?

EXCELLENT QUESTION.

Rowan

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Sir Vitus Here you go. $13 bucks buy it now. m Rowan I am desperately trying to find a board game called "Snorta!" Anyone got one they want to get rid of or trade? I will also trade a shield for a box full of good party games. I am in charge of the entertainment for a gigantic Christmas bash. I don'...

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Hmm. that is strange.

I wonder if my emails are going to his junk mail folder.

giovannidilucca wrote:Just wanted to chime in again. Got an email from him saying it should be done monday and hopefully in my hands by thursday...

Gio

Glaukos the Athenian

Greetings, I was lucky enough to pick up a very nice used aluminum heater recently at a great price. Besides readjusting the straps and grip, it is fine, but it surely needs a new face I can paint my colors on. Right now there is sort of fabric glued on top, but I cannot identify what it is. Can any...

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I never suggested otherwise. I was actually concerned precisely because I know his quality. My assumption was that perhaps something happened to him or his family. It never occurred to me that maybe he could be out on vacation, or selling his stuff at an event. I have no doubt that he will come thro...

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Greetings, I have tried to reach Eric, at "Ironmonger Armoury" for sometime now with no reply. He is making a combat sallet for me, and we are nearing completion time. As in the past, I tried to reach him on the phone, but not only I got no reply, but lots of beeps suggesting many messages in his ma...

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I found them. And even a local Dojo. Thanks! (PS: Mykaru did you get my PM?. Thanks) Adult size is not a criteria. *Your* size is. How tall are you? How strong are you? Your height and draw length will determine the size bow you need. Your strength (and experience) will determine the draw. Asahi Arc...

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Greetings,

If anyone has a fiberglass Japanese Kyudo bow for adult size and may consider parting with it, please drope me a line.

Thanks!

Rowan

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Same for me if it does not work out.

Also interested in pic and price of warhammers..

Thanks

Rowan

Edric the Bastard wrote:Interested in pics and prices of tentage, when available.

-Ed

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Hi there, There may be some reticence with this supplier so I can tell you my experience. I first bought from him a "Ranger" sword. It was solid enough but was very VERY heavy. I never took that one apart and sold it as a wallhanger for what I paid ($175) Then I bought from him a sword with a "teaco...

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Stephen, I would like to add one piece of comment here. I am not sure that I agree fully with the concept of a sword as a consumable product. The survival of so many swords from all periods, and not all in tombs and bogs, would suggest that swords were used for quite some time. I would suggest that ...

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Sir Morgan, He goes by the SCA name of Ulrich of Carolingia, if he was a member, there must be mundane records associated with Ansteorra in the SCA offices in California. His website says that his shop is owned by " Tracy Fleetwood " either her or his name "DAVID RUFF" or hers should show up. He is ...

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Nay! It is the name for the cutout look and decoration of that particular type of tsuba as shown above. Also, I wonder if the circles can be machines a bit into the "four petal look" Rowan Uhhh, Edo Sukashi.... Is that funny looking motorcycle or does it goes well with wasabi???? Very Saxon, R

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Mykaru, Ok as I am learning this, I am assuming that Hanbo is the face plate (as opposed to menpo as I thought, and not a short form of combat staff) Also Yodare Kake is the "bib" or neckguard as I understand, and Fukigaeshi I know. Am I right there? Thanks!!!!! Rowan DO these prices include either ...

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Bump Hi, I need an armorer for a simple custom project. I was able to but a set of used gothic elbows at the Stierbach Holiday Faire. I am looking for someone willing to make me a set of vanbraces and rarebraces, to be "pointed" to the elbows in Gothic fashion. Here are examples of a completed set i...

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Alex, That may work. MD is a far way from "Wusta" IN the mean time, I have to get watashi-no shi-tu set up or I will have to go to battle with no armor. (There is a passage in Hagakure, about a Samurai who received late notice and got late to a battle field, and went into combat without armor) Rowan...

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Alex, Not at all. this is all new to me. I have been away from Kendo since my father passed away in June, then I was sick for a loooong time, and after a single Iaido practice I was refreshed again. Then I got thinking that I should try the Japanese thing in the SCA as well, and that how my initial ...

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Awesome!

How about some Edo sukashi ones (hehe)

Rowan

knotwolf wrote:Here's what I have in stock (I have 2 each of the turkish pommels).

Round tsuba $30 alum/$40 bronze

Square tsuba $45 alum/$60 bronze

Turk Pommel $25 alum/$35 bronze

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Stephen, Contact a Canadian swordmaker called HEIMRICK ARMEOR (google him) He makes awesome and very reasonably priced swords that are super though. I got a SUPER rondel dagger from him, and if his swords are half as tough, they are a great value. As for $100 for a sword. Would you risk paying $20 f...

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Wow, that is good shooting. I am sorry if I assumed otherwise, but you must admit it was a rather hopeful request Now, have you considered a modern longbow? I have a couple of bows, including a very pretty ELB from Pacific Yew, that I still need to tame, but I swear by my little inexpensive AIM VIPE...

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Hi, I need an armorer for a simple custom project. I was able to but a set of used gothic elbows at the Stierbach Holiday Faire. I am looking for someone willing to make me a set of vanbraces and rarebraces, to be "pointed" to the elbows in Gothic fashion. Here are examples of a completed set in the...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thank you for the clarification! Rowan I don't believe you are correct. Yes, you can stick the edge of a tsuba more than 1/2" into a helmet, and a marshall may fail it because of that. However, it can not go that far into a helmet with your hand next to it, which is how you'll be fighting with it. B...

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In fact, could you post them if you have them?

Domo arigato Gozaimasu!

Rowan

Alex Cunningham wrote:Knotwolf, I'd LOVE to see pictures of more SCA tsuba. If you've got them, you can send them to: Oy2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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Audax, As usual, you have good advise. I had considered some form of coverage for elbows , but there a couple of silly issues involved, associated with looks and historical/cultural feasibility. A Jingasa is usually associated with "Ashigaru", the lowest rank of the samurai, (according to some sourc...

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