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by olaf haraldson
Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA- newly made hilt & pommel
Replies: 17
Views: 681

The handle is very large, that is a result of trying to compensate for the overly long portion of the hilt, so once that is cut off, that problem should sort itself out. The pommel is smaller than either one I've bought from Mandrake... I will get an actual measurement later, to see what size it act...
by olaf haraldson
Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA- newly made hilt & pommel
Replies: 17
Views: 681

It's actually a steel pipe cap, just sculpted down and polished up. That's the part I'm most satisfied with. I rounded it out, and tapered in the bottom of it so there was not so much of a lip between it and the handle. That gave it a nice shape.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA- newly made hilt & pommel
Replies: 17
Views: 681

They just did a major repair/replace on the tracks next to my house. I've got spikes enough for a few sets.

What were you trying to say with "possilsing?"
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA- newly made hilt & pommel
Replies: 17
Views: 681

SCA- newly made hilt & pommel

I just made a new pommel and hilt for use in SCA rattan fighting. THey are made of steel. Finish is a bit rough, but I wasn't going too fancy... this was an experimentation/learning piece. The pipe that is the hilt attatchment will be cut shorter next time. It is too bulky. I used a pipe coupling to...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Bar fight? (SCA)
Replies: 73
Views: 1483

Well, the event was called "Stopping at an Inne on the Way to Canterbury." The person running the event wanted a tourney to go along with the theme, so we did the "bar fight". Tourney held in a court? There was no court... not a whole lot of royalty come out where we are. The only royalty who have v...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Leg "Wounds"
Replies: 48
Views: 1140

I just consider a blow to the leg a telling blow that ended the fight. Simple. And yes, I did this at War, and will do it in any tourney's I fight in. (though admittedly those are few)
by olaf haraldson
Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Camel back
Replies: 26
Views: 627

Maeryk wrote:I'd just as soon see water bearers go away, and folks become responsible about dealing with their own hydration. :)


How 'bout they stay, you carry your own water, and I'll take advantage of the service they provide?
by olaf haraldson
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New SCA rules - comparison to the old
Replies: 6
Views: 400

I have hard copies of at least the last 2, in a binder. Not feeling like sitting down and documenting changes though.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Winingas Hooks?
Replies: 14
Views: 292

I have a set from Raymonds Quiet Press... I'm wearing them right now, in fact...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Armour Roman Period leather lamellar ? Cultures?
Replies: 15
Views: 246

Contact Windrose Armoury... the bookshop that was set up in that booth at Pennsic had some roman dig reports/catalogs/analysis that almost made me do bad things to my bank account.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Virtually Indestructible" SCA baton, thoughts?
Replies: 75
Views: 5358

He specifically said he was going to speak with the KEM to get permission for an experimental weapon... to use something like what your talking about with the Durrattan you'll have to get special dispensation to by pass this. vii. a. 11. Rattan shall not be treated in any way that will substantially...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: "Gameball" at the Inne
Replies: 6
Views: 201

Knattleik(er).

Best description I've found for this make it out to be something like Hurling, wich makes sense, considering their contact with the Irish.
I'd love to get people playing more games like these at events... I really feel it adds something.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:20 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: "Gameball" at the Inne
Replies: 6
Views: 201

"Gameball" at the Inne

This weekend was the Closing of the Inne at Coldwood here in the East. I decided to introduce people to a few period games, one of which was Gameball. It is a soccer/football/rugby-ish sort of game... there are two teams, two goals, and a ball. The rules are, bet the ball into the goal. Thats pretty...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear
Replies: 17
Views: 461

If anybosy does thinof any sources, let me know... I've been playing with a 6' 8" spear, and would love some manuals to work from. I'll hav to look online and see what I can find. Anybody know if Fiore is online somewhere?
by olaf haraldson
Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Hourglass gauntlets on eBay
Replies: 13
Views: 811

Anybody need a kidney? I'll sell ya one for $600, that covers the buy it now price...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New project- SCA rondel dagger
Replies: 70
Views: 3777

So vitus, did you make him one? If so, got any pics?

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Ceddie-
Do you want a rondel dagger? I can make you a killer one.
-Vitus
by olaf haraldson
Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: New Rules and their effect on us in Lochac
Replies: 51
Views: 1052

Actually, yes, I have marshalled multiple Pennsics. My point was not that marshalls do not get hit, but they are not allowed to be deliberatly struck. I also realize we do get struck... hence the little winking smiley. If you go out as a combattant, I feel you should be a legal target, and be minima...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: New Rules and their effect on us in Lochac
Replies: 51
Views: 1052

While I, in conttrast, love combat archers, I am against non-contact archers. Sorry, but I can't support that. If youre going to be on the field during combat, you should be prepared to be struck. (marshalls excluded, of course :wink: )
by olaf haraldson
Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Caption Contest [SCA]
Replies: 40
Views: 966

Coming 2/16/07
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider/
by olaf haraldson
Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Sports equipment (please don't kill me)
Replies: 23
Views: 492

I wear gambesoned cuisse and knees. Works fantastic. Wears like clothes, less hot than my plastic legs were.
by olaf haraldson
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Polearms and Kingdom Crusades
Replies: 26
Views: 697

Off the EK marshalls list:

Straight from the Marshall in charge:
Brother,
There will be unpadded polearms at Crusades. Sorry
about the confusion.
Daemon
Please cross post this to get widest possible distribution.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] New Society Combat Rules
Replies: 339
Views: 7759

Actually, in an older version of the rules, a maille skirt was specifically mentioned as legal groin armour.


So... nobody's mentioned the thrown weapons rules much... thoughts there? Thoughts not involving "we shouldn't have them"?
by olaf haraldson
Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: (SCA) Looking to make or purchase splinted greaves
Replies: 6
Views: 169

I made mine with just a jig saw... took a bit longer, but worked fine, just get a decent blade.

Mine are set up with two straps. Works great... one is at the top of the calf, the other near the ankle. Doesn't shift or bind. My leg wraps and trousers give all the protection I need under them.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Town Battle (thoughts on it)
Replies: 58
Views: 1268

Marching across to the EK pavilion with 3rd div. Northern Army, i said to Ian "we shoulda just burned the f**kin' thing to the ground... we destroyed it anyway." :D
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Share your Pennsic Stories
Replies: 92
Views: 2875

In the final moments of the woods battle, someone charged our lines and got knocked sideways, coming into the side of my knee. Took me out, and I ended up crashing to the ground in a heap. When I looked up, one of the members of Darkmoon had stepped across the lines, and was stooped over me to keep ...
by olaf haraldson
Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Town Battle (thoughts on it)
Replies: 58
Views: 1268

When I got to a spot where there were dogs in blue tape I stabbed them with my spear. This went on for about a half hour or so before someone finally got close enough to get me. Then I went and had some more water. Is there a cooler hobby than that?? Then you fixed my arm... don't forget that part....
by olaf haraldson
Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Town Battle (thoughts on it)
Replies: 58
Views: 1268

I had a blast... I was with the first run team through the door on the East side, and flying across that town to our objective was fantastic. I agree about the walls... something like the sheet walls on the abbey battle back in like Pennsic 29. Would be a bitch to marshall that though... From my per...
by olaf haraldson
Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Broken Field battle (thoughts)
Replies: 56
Views: 1152

Your majesty, I have to say that sending knights with spears into the river to meet us on our knees was excellent strategy. I had just got into spear range, and was about to throw a spear shot, when one of the Mid crossbowman bulls-eyed my medallion, wich was hanging on the outside of my armour. It ...
by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:01 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New project- SCA rondel dagger
Replies: 70
Views: 3777

Ho-lee shit!!!
Wow dude... you done went and raised the bar!! VERY nice!
by olaf haraldson
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Leather Bearded Axe
Replies: 18
Views: 1583

He says it hits with Authority, and it does... and notice that Authority is capitalized!!!

I frikkin love fighting with and against this axe. Really have to control it.
by olaf haraldson
Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapons: My first attempt.
Replies: 14
Views: 502

I can tell you from experience the gladius hit like a train...

Good work Franco. Glad I got you started with this. :twisted:
See ya friday.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:59 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Bling
Replies: 5
Views: 327

OK, here's pics of the rings being worn... the silver one I just made tonight. First pic is a brooch and cloak clasp I made tonight, both copper.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Bling
Replies: 5
Views: 327

The chain on the thor's hammer and the small one lying next to it are wire weaving... those are silver and gold, respectively. I'll try to get close up pictures later. The arm rings just slide on up over the bicep, fitting snugly.
by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Bling
Replies: 5
Views: 327

Viking Bling

Here's pics of a couple of my latest projects... jewelry for my viking persona. Arm rings, and wire woven chain for my Thor's hammer. Arm rings are copper with silver trim. I know the vikings didn't use a lot of copper, but it was what I had, and it looks pretty good.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New project- SCA rondel dagger
Replies: 70
Views: 3777

Whats it look like now?

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