The Armour Archive

Dietrich von Stroheim

Greetings Sir Haroun, If they have not yet been spoken for, I would like those legs! Those measurements are near-perfect for me! My best, Dietrich OK, they are yours. Do you want them now, or wait until I get your bazubands done? Haroun Good question! Now, if at all possible, in fact I'd pay a bit ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Greetings Sir Haroun,
If they have not yet been spoken for, I would like those legs! Those measurements are near-perfect for me!

My best,

Dietrich

Dietrich von Stroheim

Those are great goals, Lucas, and I think you can do it. Actually I figured you were around that weight already. And I hope to see you in the semi's at Ymir...I made it there last time I fought Ymir and I just need to fight MY game and sink my shots, to do it again. Anyway, I'm going to post a follo...

Dietrich von Stroheim

From the spearfighter's point of view, I admit I do find myself treated very well by my allies in melee. I usually get a shieldman assigned to me whose entire job is just to block for me or intercept anyone who rushes me. A couple times, I've had two bodyguards, which was really cool because I could...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Just 5? That's tough to narrow down! Here is my take on Atlantia, in no particular order: King Bryan of Sacred Stone --Odd, incredibly-efficient and explosive counterpunch-based fighting style that has been very effective for him Prince Michael of Bedford --Pure efficiency and refined destructive po...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hi Doorman, Well, you've already gotten excellent and correct answers to your question. I didn't see the match in question, but if you should run into a situation like this again, where you think you are right but are concerned about being rude, feel free to come and talk to me or someone else about...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I've seen it both ways now. When I lived in Meridies, there was a single authorization that allowed you to fight with any chivalric weapons (no idea about CA) Since there is such a HUGE difference in being able to fight and compete safely and effectively with sword and shield, as opposed to, say, fi...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Fool's War or Castle Wars? Same site. Just curious as I didn't think they were out for trial at Fool's War. And if it was Castle Wars then the guy was probably me. I stabbed a lot of guys there with no complaints. Sir Malcolm, You might be right--with it being the same site, they kinda blur togethe...

Dietrich von Stroheim

My initial reaction to the 2" thrusting tips is 'COOL!' I'll pick one up at GW and give it a try there. On the one hand, it seems like it'll be even easier to decimate a shield wall with a smaller-profile tip, then again, the larger tip has advantages too. I'll initially lower the force output ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I dare you to try and thrust each other without foam on your sword and see what you think. It can be done safely and learned by almost anyone. Greetings Sir Falcone, Count me in. I have felt thrusting tips on single-handed weapons are unnecessary for a while, now. If you ever have a backyard experi...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Excellent, thank you Tom! I am happy that you are happy.

I hope that dagger provides you with many, many memories of surprised, dumbfounded looks on the faces of the fighters whom you shank, as they run in on you!

Thanks again for your business and glowing review!

Dietrich von Stroheim

I got my Ebonwoulfe cup hilt just a few days ago. I've experimented with weightless baldar cups to extra-heavy wire baskets, and I have to say, these ones are just heavy enough to counterbalance the sword properly but not so heavy that they make it unwieldy. I had borrowed Logan's sword once while d...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I agree with you in part. This is the type of weapon to be used with those who appreciate it and I'd be willing to lend it to. I'm trying to make it down to Friday and Sat. of Gulf Wars (damn you Grad school!) and would greatly enjoy spending a few passes with you if you would also be able to atten...

Dietrich von Stroheim

That is crazy cool. I used to love fighting with messer and buckler in steel...I wouldn't use a sword that nice in SCA heavy, though, since I blow through rattan like kleenex.

Dietrich von Stroheim

I'm probably the only person on the archive, who considers himself a serious fighter, that doesn't do pell work. I do lots of slow work to establish technique and build muscle memory, but that's not quite the same as beating on an upright stick. The best thing you can be doing now as a new fighter, ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Just wanted to chime in here...I really dig the last two kits posted (Neesayer and Count Johnathan)

I don't think I had ever seen either of your rigs before...both look great!

I really like the Hospitaller look.

And it's always good to see another greatsword fighter!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hi Tom! I am going to PM this to you as well, but I am posting here too for marketing purposes Since it was actually warm today I got things together and made you an arming dagger! I included the roped grip that you saw on the model, cross-hilt and a groove down the middle that will run red with the...

Dietrich von Stroheim

TomSaucer: Absolutely. I will make you a dagger as soon as I can enter my workshop without icicles immediately beginning to form on my extremities!

Dietrich von Stroheim

My changes are fairly minor, but I like 'em both. New tunic, per http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs015.snc6/166568_502122304586_722524586_6106194_5534719_n.jpg And new gauntlets, per http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs715.snc4/63554_10100626056334901_2041685_74412730_2023701_n...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Seved Ribbing wrote:This is in regards to SCA melee combat. Is it permissable to use the spear/polearm to trip you opponent? Or is this frowned upon?

Trip? I'd say no. Drive it haft-first into his shield and lever him off the side of the bridge? Go for it!

Dietrich von Stroheim

The buyout option has been exercised, and this gambeson is now en route to merry old Calontir!

Thank you all for looking and bidding, and stay tuned for my upcoming Arming Dagger Extravaganza!!

Dietrich von Stroheim

3 days left to place your bids...you don't want to let this black arming gambeson get away!

Delayed gratification? We don't need no stinkin' delayed gratification! You can skip the bidding process and go for the buyout option, and make this stylish fighting garment yours right now!

http://mustang-solutions.com/ArmorSale.html

Dietrich von Stroheim

3 bids already...very cool!

Subtitle: Bump!

Hey at least I'm honest about it!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Greetings Archivers! Up for auction is a worn black gambeson from Museum Replicas. It is an excellent arming garment, but with the lovely fighting garb recently sewn for me by even lovelier seamstresses, I just don't find myself wearing this at all. http://mustang-solutions.com/sitebuilder/images/Ga...

Dietrich von Stroheim

This ad copy gets Two Thumbs Up!

Well done, indeed.

Dietrich von Stroheim

This ad copy gets Two Thumbs Up!

Well done, indeed.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hey guys,
Ok, Marcus, it is all yours! A nice shirt, just a little too heavy for me.

Enjoy!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hmm. Possibly, I've been meaning to get some maille but don't want the weight.

How much does this rig weigh?

Also, when I see some pics, I'll have a better idea if I'm interested...I may just wait for a ti haubergeon like I've been planning.

Dietrich von Stroheim

i had one guy get testy about it and claim i was grappling. i reminded him that he was the one holding on. i think he might have been upset because he got moved into position and as he was getting lifted i think he got hit a few times. regards logan He got HIT a few times in an armored combat sport...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Taking on guys with huge shields with your greatsword is tricky but it can be done. You need to develop exceptional lateral footwork and be able to step offline and strike in sync. Also, develop exceptional feints to move that big shield out of the way. Example: dude with war door charges, the gleam...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Although I'm not a wee fellow, being 6'3, I am in comparison to some of the behemoths I run up against. One of my favorite tricks against the 6'8+ guys is to drop my shoulders and bend my knees in close, as though going for a leg shot, but in reality coiling to spring. Usually the hulking wookie wil...

Dietrich von Stroheim

WTF gorgeous titanium legs from someone just a tiny bit smaller than me for $275 and no one has bought them yet??

If these are still available, they are MINE

Let me know ASAP, and I will get some money paypal'ed over to you right away!

Cheers,

Dietrich

Dietrich von Stroheim

Listening to people complain about competitive or sport mind sets as a bad thing in the SCA really bugs me. I feel we have room for many ways to play. Often it seems those who really do not train complain of others dedication to the art fighting. This is a really good point. I'm one of those allege...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Also at backyard fighter practices we've done crazy stuff mixing in grappling and had a hell of a lot of fun. We gotta do this when it warms up and the ground dries out a bit. Sounds like a plan bro! Greatsword v. greatsword or swords and bucklers are my favorite forms for 'anything goes' fighting!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Someone close to my size though? Yeah, there is some shoving/bull elephant establishing dominance going on. I love going toe to toe with someone. (you going to be at Manannan Mac Lir Dietrich?) Absolutely, Doorman. I promised when they gave me the Brooch that I would be back to defend it! I do not ...

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AA Auction: Black Gambeson! *SOLD*

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AA Auction: Black Gambeson! SOLD