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Glaukos the Athenian

I would tend to agree in particular with the last sentence by HG Logan, Nothing against the merchant. On the contrary. Nevertheless, a method to make similarly sized and safe tips from scratch, or principles of manufacture should exist as well to avoid the appearance of playing favorite to a single ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Anyone have any experience using Hexpads from McDavid for their legwear? Seems like a good deal and protective, but I wonder if the foam alone would be enough to prevent big welts. Anybody ever used these or have any experience with them? Thanks! m I wear the very similar Crashpads in the hockey sh...

Glaukos the Athenian

Gwen, I know this is blasphemy, but have you considered adding some hidden Velcro to your Winingas? I have a pair and I have the Polo wraps as well, and frankly, the velcro closure makes a world of a difference in the fit and whether they stay in place. I know it is abhorrent and all that, but when ...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thucydides tells of how after the battle of Corinth in 394 BC, between the Spartans and the Athenians (the Spartans won) the commander of the Athenian army said: "It is a terrible thing to fight the Spartans. " I think this can be applied to the Tuchux as well.... They are a fun opponent a...

Glaukos the Athenian

He says all this tent talking reminds him of when he was in the army...

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Glaukos the Athenian

What about the gorget? BUY THAT GORGET... Thorgrimr makes the most awesomely great gorgets. I have two regular plus a special "greek" one he made me. Light, comfortable and protective... Simple yet perfect for our use. Sorry I got carried away, but you will not regret it. For extra awesom...

Glaukos the Athenian

http://www.albion-swords.com/Discerner/Discerner.html

http://sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... e=1#170772

Behold the Sword of Power!

Glaukos the Athenian

Keegan Ingrassia wrote:Wooot!

Now make another pair!

Keegan...

Do you need legs?

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Well the blade maker of the sword above agreed to make me a finished blade. Now to save a bit to order it and find nice olive-wood knife scales and someone here that makes knives with wooden scales, and I am in business. Thanks guys! Glaukos PS: Sir Graewdyn, it happens in nights of full moon and We...

Glaukos the Athenian

Hey Glaukos- (I am only half kidding here), what about one of the better reproductions of the LOTR "Sting" as a starting point? -Graedwyn Sir Graedwyn, I thought about it the first time I saw one of those. The idea is great but... Two main objections: 1) the blade is stainless and engrave...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thanks,

I thought about it, but frankly, I got scared of the prices I saw and I am not looking for [nor can I afford] a fancy collector's piece, but the equivalent of a usable knife in that pattern.

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Takeyama is being kind enough to review this and think whether he can/would/feelslike considering doing this. I realized I mostly go unarmed at events and I am a fighter after all. True I can bore people to death, but that takes time. The issue is also cost, as I still have some lingering family exp...

Glaukos the Athenian

Can any of you guys make me a sword by stock removal without killing me money wise? (am I wishing for the impossible?) Grinding it from a piece of spring leaf is fine. Trick is getting the shape right. I am looking for this: http://www.ironagearmoury.com/xiphos.JPG On the short side, with a simple w...

Glaukos the Athenian

Best medieval table knife I have seen in a LONG time. And not too costly.

You should consider making simpler (i.e cheaper, more affordable) versions without all the handle carving. Plausible versions without being precise copies.

Excellent effort!

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Thanks!

We will see if any armorer that makes helms regularly these days risks making one for sale...
Honestly, I am surprised that the coif-only look has not been more common...

Thanks!

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

If funds are more limited...

http://www.midwesttent.com/

Glaukos the Athenian

Since there are the evil and good pair, won't the gauntlet's disintegrate with a large release of energy if they ever touched?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DiTeDAt ... re=related

Glaukos the Athenian

Are there any patterns so I can make her a torso armour out of aluminum lamella?

I believe she would like something like this:
http://content9.flixster.com/photo/73/9 ... 83_gal.jpg

But without the crazy face of Collin Farrell...

Glaukos the Athenian

Has anyone ever made an SCA Guan Dao? http://www.tao-distribution.com/contents/media/dadao-02.jpg Would this fall under the rules as a polearm like a Halberd? I seem to recall that Baron Alcy fought with one at some point. I'd love to see a pic of his kit when he did... Thanks! Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Bump for hidden helmets....

Glaukos the Athenian

Please PM me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

If you have any you want to dispose of, please hit me.

My 10 year old daughter wants armour. What is a father to do?

Thanks!

Glaukos the Athenian

Glaukos the Athenian

Diglach mac Cein wrote:You're talking the Thorgrimr who makes hats and leather stuff, right?

If so, he's in my household - I can tell him to PM you...

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Thank you. (bow)

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Bump?

Glaukos the Athenian

Posted originally by Nissan Maxima on

Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:15 am in a thread called "Shaped Rattan Weapons"

Glaukos the Athenian

bump?

Glaukos the Athenian

Vladimir wrote:If you shave down the sides the Roman personas would probably drool all over them.

I think a Gladius is exactly what he has in mind. If you recall his previous postings.

Nice looking blanks. My only concern would be strength at the narrowest point, otherwise, very nice looking.

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Hey Thorgrimr,

How yoo doin'?

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Most people use cotton....

Glaukos the Athenian

Josh, Pitbull makes -if you ask him- lightweight C belts that are easier on the hips than the heavy duty ones, yet they are excellent support for lighter legs. If she wants hidden padding, perhaps she will consider this: m I wear a slightly different version and it is phenomenal. No padding on the l...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thank you Elias! Karen, Somehow -I don't know how- I completely missed your posting until now. Sorry! Good stuff as always. The trick is to try to make it work for them, and not make it silly for people who know what they are looking at. I know the Olivia de Havilland stuff was later, and "Holl...

Glaukos the Athenian

JohannM wrote:Hey Patin any chance of a closeup of that helm without the mail?

Please?

A few pics would not hurt a bit...

Thanks!

Glaukos

Glaukos the Athenian

Why would you want your girls to be disguised as me? Oh Sorry Seriously (1) as was said - children tend not to require head coverings. verify the cultural rules at the time. (2) the pictures in the link you post indicate that all you need is a simple light cloth, drape over the head and attach with...

Glaukos the Athenian

Glaukos, the lady giving that class in the pictures posted by Karen is Countess Ezsa a lovely lady I consider a friend. She is quite knowledgeable on 11th-12th Century Saxon and Norman. I will request some help from her and pass it on. regards ThorvaldR Thank you Your Grace!!! (Stand by for news, m...

Glaukos the Athenian

Thank you YG and Karen, YG, they are kids, but if I want them to stay in the society I want to make it extra fun for them. Having nice garb makes them feel more special. Karen, The veils look like Chadors! I was hoping for something more Olivia de Havilland... m Or at least more immediately medieval...

Re: Hexpads for Legs?

Need a blade maker...

Chinese polearm question

Hjalmr to the courtesy phone.

Child armour

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