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by olaf haraldson
Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Winning at all costs...
Replies: 46
Views: 1192

mm. I don't buy into the theory that Crown Tournament is the source of the mindset. I think it's much more a product of the general 20th century idea that there is always a "winner" and a "loser" and that only the "winner" deserves any kind of praise or recognition. Ag...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kong Mace by Blackoak
Replies: 26
Views: 1461

I use those to put striking surfaces on warhammers...

D. Sebastian wrote:
(Guess it's back to making hockey puck maces.)
;)
by olaf haraldson
Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kong Mace by Blackoak
Replies: 26
Views: 1461

I recommend hemp twine and linseed oil. That looks hot dude!

Blackoak wrote: I will work on something different for the handle.
Uric
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Show Your Kit
Replies: 197
Views: 15144

Actually, it was probably not. Karl is very consciencious about his Indian laborers. He is a very honourable individual. Olaf Greetings, I know I'm a little obsessed with maille ( ), but what are the specs on the shirt and who made it? I bought the mail shirt from Von Sussen Enterprises on eBay. Siz...
by olaf haraldson
Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2" Rattan
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Call HH perkins directly, and tell them exactly what you want. They are very accomodating.
by olaf haraldson
Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2" Rattan
Replies: 8
Views: 287

HH Perkins. www.hhperkins.com/
by olaf haraldson
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mini-Cell foam as a hilt?
Replies: 8
Views: 421

OK, for the record... the mandrake hilt I had failed due to some excessive blows from an overzealous newbie, not due to any fault of the part. It was well made, and has served me for a couple years, and I will definitely recommend their products.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New sword fitting from RQP
Replies: 21
Views: 1044

OK, for the record... the mandrake hilt I had failed due to some excessive blows from an overzealous newbie, not due to any fault of the part. It was well made, and has served me for a couple years, and I will definitely recommend their products.
by olaf haraldson
Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New sword fitting from RQP
Replies: 21
Views: 1044

So people who have handled these, whats the verdice? I'm needing to replace my mandrake hilt due to damage, and I'm considering these, but how's the weight? I fear they would be much lighter...
by olaf haraldson
Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mini-Cell foam as a hilt?
Replies: 8
Views: 421

Oops, I was invoked and didn't notice...
I do weapons heads, never tried hilts though. I think they'd rip, but since my mandrake one is cracked, maybe I'll have a go till I can get a replacement...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Kingdom Crusades.
Replies: 30
Views: 611

Both beautiful. Especially like the first one, with the amphitheatre.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Kingdom Crusades.
Replies: 30
Views: 611

It's over 480 miles from me, which puts it farther away than Pennsic for me. That's a helluva haul for a weekend event.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: Does your kingdom have a TOC?
Replies: 77
Views: 2220

Now if only they'd let me do that with a spear... 6 month experiment with quarter staffing allowed. Weapon has to be made right, some common sense rules, but the end product? polearms with TWO stabbing tips and TWO striking ends. twice the smacky only drawback? the butt end can only be used to side ...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Windrose product review
Replies: 14
Views: 692

At Winter War this year, Sir Steven looked at me, carrying shield, javelin, axe, sword, and seax. He kept cocking his head, looking at me from different angles. I asked what he was looking for, he responded "the toothpick and tweezers..." I think when I get all my peeps on the field we wil...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic, what has it become?
Replies: 176
Views: 5567

And how did we suddenly become a bunch of poorly trained and armored peasants? Care to elaborate?
by olaf haraldson
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: WoH wants YOU
Replies: 34
Views: 710

I will try to get good pics of my 11th century Norse kit tomorrow night. The ones I have are outdated.
by olaf haraldson
Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: No Historic Combat Series at Pennsic this year
Replies: 18
Views: 640

That sucks. I hope someone else ppicks it up and runs with it. Many kudos to your efforts in ths in the past.

BTW, I have a picture of us fighting at Pennsic... from the "pickup melee" after the broken field.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Market Research, Medieval Coins
Replies: 16
Views: 221

I am early 11th century, but I applaud you producing these coins, and I assure you, if I was later period, I would buy them...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SPANGEN MENACE, Lets see some good Fighting kit pics!
Replies: 55
Views: 2318

Not a spagen, but from the period...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Any one making Viking /Saxon Coins ?
Replies: 5
Views: 164

By the sword has some in silver... more expensive though.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The fountain of youth rests in our armour.
Replies: 16
Views: 562

Well said.
by olaf haraldson
Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: Wool fighting tunic question
Replies: 24
Views: 718

I have a blanket weight wool. Works Fabulous.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica - SCA combat
Replies: 29
Views: 1149

Kings Lance... sells on e-bay.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 300 battle at pennsic
Replies: 132
Views: 3158

I think an actual marathon length run would
A. kill me
and
B. be a little long for the time we need for the battle.

How long do we think the battle should be?
by olaf haraldson
Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 300 battle at pennsic
Replies: 132
Views: 3158

So how far am I running anyway? I need to train for the distance.
by olaf haraldson
Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Mad Matt Pointed Shield Boss
Replies: 9
Views: 430

If I didn't like my new boss Matt, I'd shoot it for you. You just made it too pretty. That, and I don't have a spare... :wink:
by olaf haraldson
Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 300 battle at pennsic
Replies: 132
Views: 3158

I still volunteer to run... if others want to participate in that part, there could be a relay, I suppose.
But if it's not going to be restricted by kit, I'm out. If we're going to do this, lets do it right.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Mad Matt Pointed Shield Boss
Replies: 9
Views: 430

This is one of his regular products. (of course, if he wants to name it after me... :wink: )

And Murdock, be flattered... at least you're getting credited when people quote you...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Mad Matt Pointed Shield Boss
Replies: 9
Views: 430

Review: Mad Matt Pointed Shield Boss

I recently decided to upgrade from a crappy mixing bowl shield boss to something sturdier, and looking less like a mixing bowl. I did not want a standard spun dome boss, so I went to Mad Matt's site, where he sells, among other things, handmade bosses in a variety of materials and sizes. I decided o...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 300 battle at pennsic
Replies: 132
Views: 3158

Here's Matthew Amt's linothorax site...
http://www.larp.com/hoplite/linothor.html
by olaf haraldson
Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 300 battle at pennsic
Replies: 132
Views: 3158

I like Adams idea... would the runner have to be armoured? Or gymnos? I might volunteer for that... not sure if I could get a greek kit together in time to fight, but I do run...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 100% linen for cheaper than $9/yd??
Replies: 23
Views: 477

Thanks!
by olaf haraldson
Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:04 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 100% linen for cheaper than $9/yd??
Replies: 23
Views: 477

Joann's Fabrics: A few weeks ago, their 100% linen was selling for $14.95 a yard at my local store. It also seems like everytime I look, it is only available in white and red. Fabric.com: Currently, they have 100% linen at $7.95 for 56" wide in a wide variety of colors. As their selection decre...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Reasonably priced riveted maile
Replies: 11
Views: 337

It doesn'y get much more reasonably priced than Sussen or King's Lance. What size do you need?

BTW, I have fought in maille from both, and it held up fine.
by olaf haraldson
Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!Dagger fights!
Replies: 10
Views: 554

*lol* Glad you had fun...I had a blast... sorry we didn't get to scrap with the daggers, but hey... another time. It's amazing I get to fight at that event, being autocrat, but I have an awesome support staff. They make the event an annual success. This was the 10th Winter War, and they just keep be...

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