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by olaf haraldson
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: An Tir Rapier and Alchem blades
Replies: 18
Views: 415

Hmmm... my safeflex blade is rock solid, and arrived inside a week. Safeflex was the widest blade I could find, which fit what I was trying to do very well. Darkwood offers a few early-style hilts, but they're more expensive than Alchem. I was surprised to see how inexpensive the Alchem blades and h...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Marshal question survey
Replies: 36
Views: 964

Re: [SCA] Marshal question survey

In the East, I actually can grasp the blade of an opponents greatsword in a bind... CC13. A mace, war hammer, polearm, or great sword blow to the hip kills, as does an ax blow to the inner thigh. Any other weapon blow to the hip disables the fighter, so that he may not rise up on his knees. A blow t...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Knife Carvings
Replies: 14
Views: 443

He was there last year, and this year as well... it's Chris Gilman from here on the Archive.

Olaf

Halvgrimr wrote:I know a couple guys with those folding knives
Ive always covetted them:)

Apparently there was a guy at Pennsic a couple years ago selling them:(
by olaf haraldson
Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Painting grilles to make them "Disappear"
Replies: 34
Views: 1319

Bwahahaha!!!

Vladimir wrote:
Tomburr wrote:I'm pretty sure there was humor in Malachiuri's post that you missed by a mile.

At least, I hope there was... :shock:


Found it.

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by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rule Question: Trapping polearms
Replies: 75
Views: 2004

I applaud you for calling yourself dead... but if you ever catch me pulling that on you, I hereby give you permission to spear check my ass into next week. Olaf but its not cheesy to come to a fight with a polearm and then sneak someone by changing it to a dagger fight? feels sneaky to me. if you wa...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Knife Carvings
Replies: 14
Views: 443

I have photos of a reproduction made by Chris Gilman that I am lucky enough to own... [img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Viking%20folding%20knife/IM000176.jpg[/img] The rest are here: m A small blurb about the original here: m In a marvelous book I found at the local univers...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Painting grilles to make them "Disappear"
Replies: 34
Views: 1319

*lol
Mine probably is...

blackbow wrote:sorry, guys... but to me it doesn't look black or invisible or anything. it just looks dirty.

Blackbow
by olaf haraldson
Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Painting grilles to make them "Disappear"
Replies: 34
Views: 1319

Compare without blackening:
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to with blackening:
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by olaf haraldson
Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Combined sale- !!HELMET PRICE REDUCED!!
Replies: 14
Views: 869

Too late Haldan...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Combined sale- !!HELMET PRICE REDUCED!!
Replies: 14
Views: 869

I've got a guy interested... he's signing up for the Archive now... his name is Nate (SCA name Snorri)
by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Not mean enough to keep you from blinding me with shiny and then stabbing me in the face!
by olaf haraldson
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disappointment
Replies: 99
Views: 3067

Their stickers were pulled for the last day of war... their authorizations were not pulled.

FrauHirsch wrote:As someone who's been a Sr. Marshal since 1983 or so, I am surprised that there authorizations were pulled for this. I would have expected no more than a warning.

Frau Juliana Hirsch, OL
by olaf haraldson
Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Disappointment
Replies: 99
Views: 3067

I deleted the reply that I had typed, and replace it simply with this... I hope everybody who has posted on this thread who is a warranted marshal will marshal at least one battle at Pennsic next year. I hope all who wish to make the marshals better will apply to be a marshal in training and strive ...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

You are very welcome for the seax... glad you liked it. (though I was a Saxon...) I can't remember the last time I came off a field grinning that much. My humble thanks to the warriors who gifted me with their loot and humbler apologies for my poor memory that does not recall their names. The Falcon...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: X-Post : Norse Battle Hoop
Replies: 4
Views: 330

It really wasn't meant to be "period"... just fun.
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by olaf haraldson
Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

Here's the start of my pics... mostly unedited and unlabeled.
http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg22 ... ic%202010/

One of my faves... ;)
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Pennsic%202010/IM000029.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Norse Battle Hoop
Replies: 2
Views: 286

The main casualties were the ladies swooning... :lol:
by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Woods Battle : Pennsic 2010
Replies: 88
Views: 3473

I loved the woods. Just like the playground back home... ;)
And to Bjorn... Atlantia defended one banner throughout the rattan woods ( I had the honor of standing with them) and one in the rapier woods, which we returned to His Majesty of the Middle. So I'd say they did pretty frikkin good... ;)
by olaf haraldson
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Woods Battle : Pennsic 2010
Replies: 88
Views: 3473

Domnall did mention his incident to me at the Archive gathering, and I recognized who it was. I discussed it with the guy, and he feels like shit... it was an accident.
If he wishes to pursue it further, he can contact me and I can put him in touch with either Master Pad or the gentle in question.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67590

Seax for Warriors of History...

[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000210.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000212.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Seax scabbard... still not sure I'll be in it, but I wanna be ready!

[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000210.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000212.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fastest way to get a chin strap for a helmet done?
Replies: 17
Views: 472

Agreed. "equivalent" specifically lists "chin cup suspension", which is what I'd call this... I'll check with Master Pad once I get to Pennsic though... Personally (as a marshal), I think the rule is intended so that the actual cup, not the cord, needs to be at least 1/2" wi...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fastest way to get a chin strap for a helmet done?
Replies: 17
Views: 472

[quote="the SCA rules"]
All helms shall be equipped with a chinstrap or equivalent means to prevent the helm from being dislodged or metal contacting the wearer’s face during combat. An equivalent might be, for example, a bevor or a chin-cup suspension system. A “snug fitâ€
by olaf haraldson
Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

Will do. Seeya down there Saturday.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

Do you have an axe? I will be getting Kveldulf's maille... that may work better for you, and Ulf's for Ger. Let me know...

What sort of thing are we looking for for loot? I don't want to go to big or too small... furs? Jewelry?
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB full gauntlets
Replies: 18
Views: 580

Eric, you don't do Pennsic do you? Because I like the look of those, but would like to try the on first...

ARMOURER ERIC wrote:Here are some of mine on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :MESELX:IT
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

You mean Pennsic XL right? I really hope that this event will be done again next year when I'm coming over. If there was ever a reason to ship the mail to Pennsic, this must be it. Warriors of History _and_ Hastings.*grumble* I too hope this becomes a tradition. I REALLY want to do this next year at...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

There was a college kid at practice in his street clothes, bragging at the end of the night about what great shape he was in, and how many pushups he was doing every night. I told him to drop and start pushing earth... and smoked him while still in armour. Of course... I was doing the Hundred Pushup...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

Psh. I'll rock pushups WITH the maille! I think we should add another rule in addition to "extra hit points" for mail... if you fight in a Chainmail battle with no mail, you have to do 10 push ups before the fighting. I tossed my mail and and round shield on the WK Pennsic truck JUST for t...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

Any pictures of the fencing helms you've done/are doing? Prices?

horsefriend wrote:I'm making some right now, they are 16 ga., I've got an 18 ga. one that has an awesome crease in it from C&T.


alail/scott
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

I meant safe to minimize dents, I'd go with 1 gauge thicker than required. Be aware, I'm not a rapier marshal... but I'm planning on a rapier helm in the near future, and that's what I'm going with.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA fencing helm questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 414

Rigid material... D. Rigid Material: puncture-resistant material that will not significantly flex, spread apart, or deform under pressure of 12 Kg applied by a standard mask tester, repeatedly to any single point. Examples of rigid material are: • 22 gauge stainless steel (0.8 mm) • 20 gauge mil...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ever try swimming in your armour
Replies: 14
Views: 1020

I'm thinking of giving it a go, but REALLY don't want to rust the hell out of my maille. Maybe if I oil the living shit out of it first...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Armor Bag
Replies: 25
Views: 712

I toss it on my shoulder and go... only weighs 45lbs or so total, I'd say. Have to weigh it to be sure.

Donal Mac Ruiseart wrote:Olaf, that chest of yours is beautiful, but I wonder about portability. It has neither handles nor wheels . . .
by olaf haraldson
Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Laminated Rattan vs Split Rattan polearm
Replies: 108
Views: 2628

Differ away. No need to beg. But your opinion is different than that of my KEM, and quite frankly I'm a bit more worried what he thinks. I use a split rattan spear like WFM painted. I find the balance just fine. Olaf The boar spear you posted is split rattan. Both of the first pics are laminated. I ...

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