The Armour Archive

asbrand

What would shipping to Marietta, GA on 10 of those run?

...or will you be at Gulf Wars in March?

asbrand

Simple is best.

Nothing fancy to ruin, and keeps cost down.

I think I paid $2.50 each for these back about 8 years ago at a Mountain Man encampment I went to see as a spectator.

What could you make 'em for each?

asbrand

Here's what I have. Looks like it was made from standard square bar stock. And I was right... They are 24" long.

http://www.asbrand.com/pics/sca/tent_stake.jpg

Adric...you have a contact e-mail for Cona?

asbrand

I'll try to get a photo made of what I have and an accurate measurement today or tomorrow and add to this thread.

asbrand

I'm looking to purchase several 24" (or thereabouts) hand forged iron tent stakes. I already have a few this size, and I prefer them over the 12" ones I see everywhere I've looked so far. Anybody offer them, or know where I can get them? Nothing fancy...just a black iron bar, pointed at on...

asbrand

I am assuming she is a "heavy" fighter, and not fencing, right? I'm sure she can easily get her dance card filled at Gulf Wars. The pick up fighting there is awesome. I'd be happy to give her some pointers, even if I'm not in armour. I used to be a knight marshal, and taught many a new and...

asbrand

Sprint was VERY spotty last year.

Dunno about others.

asbrand

Could you be a bit more specific?

Which boot? Link?

asbrand

Thanks for all the opinions, folks.

Yes, I know I *could* make the poles and ropes. I even have all the tools to do so.

I just don't have the time (before Gulf Wars) to do so. Too much other stuff to do.

asbrand

Just checked out Fall Creek. Nice looking tents. However, I am not seeing an option for a ground cloth.

Nor do they apparently offer the poles.

I do like their stake puller and lantern arm though.

asbrand

I'm seriously considering getting a Wall Tent. Fits a variety of periods, up through the American Civil War, all the way back to Roman times. I'm not asking for a debate on whether or not they are period, or who makes the most period looking one. I'm asking who makes the best QUALITY ones. I'm consi...

asbrand

I've had long hair and a goatee for about 20 years now. So, that's not a problem. I pretty much stick to the 10' rule. If at 10' I look pretty much "period" that's good enough for me. I don't care if I use cotton thread or linen. *shrug* I just don't have the time OR the money to make ever...

asbrand

Edric is fairly short. Here are some of me and him fighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGbbzsfwvQE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3matEyNLZj8

(on the 2nd one, we are about 1/3 of the way in)

asbrand

I've been doing this since 1984 or so.

I'll say that I've actually seen fighting get *lighter*, not heavier, over the years. But, then again, I'm in Meridies. So, take that for what it is worth.

*shrug*

asbrand

Those look great. Though, I'm pretty sure they are way out of period for me (Norse, circa 1000).

Great deal too.

I'm still saving up for the riveted chain hauberk though.

asbrand

Very nice. I think I'll have to add that design to the ones I wanna make too.

asbrand

I'd like to chip in and say "gorgeous"...! I do have a question though... I notice it has a "spear" like tip, which would have been used for thrusting. Do you guys thrust with things like that to the face? Cuz...that looks like it'd go right through an eyeball...rubber or no...

asbrand

Bored with Sword & Shield is one of the main reasons I picked up two-weapons style. Just because it was different and interesting, even if not entirely period. Two Swords, sword & axe, and sword and "short spear" (ie - Madu). Doing so also helped me a LOT for when I did fight sword...

asbrand

Georgia here. 90+ degrees, and 80-90% (or more) humidity in the summer. One of the reasons I want to go to maille is this very thing. My leather brig just doesn't breathe. Is great for winter time...not so much for summer. Just lookin' for that bank I can knock over to pay for new armour...

asbrand

I also highly suggest, if you are going to machine wash it, you only use a *front loading* machine, and on "cold" and "delicate". They don't have an agitator to tear up the fabric.

If you don't have one...go down to the laundromat.

And, as stated...AIR dry.

asbrand

I'm surprised plywood would hold up.

What kind did you use?

asbrand

Always wanted a maille hauberk. However, those things take a lot more money than I'd ever had before. I want one of the rivited ones from Ice Falcon, but Real Life keeps popping up. *sigh* "Hey...I have some extra money...I can get a Hauberk! Oh, wait...wife just discovered she needs *6* root c...

asbrand

I suggest bringing along the Spanish Inquisition.

...nobody ever expects that...

(tongue firmly planted in cheek)

asbrand

Aren't these going to go for normal sale on your website? Or was this a special, one-time only thing?

asbrand

daggrim wrote:Torum, I'm new here, but I have made some Viking style shoes you may want to see. Hope these 2 attachments show up.
Daggrim

I like the first ones (seam up front, two buckles).

Do you know of a pattern for those anywhere available? I'd love to make me some like that.

asbrand

Mine has a rafter for each "intersection" on the khana too. I've had my Yurt since 1996 or so. Never had one of the slats in the khana break yet. It has been to a couple of Pennsics, a few Gulf Wars, and multiple other events over the years. Even used to have it setup in the back yard of m...

asbrand

The one I have uses 1/2" x 1.5" slats, ripped, planed, and sanded by the maker, made into 6 sections of Khana. They are held together by bolt / washer / acorn nut (and loc-tite'd). Not "period" but *very* strong, and you can't tell from outside the tent. Roof poles are octagonal ...

asbrand

Let's get away from the fact that a yurt has nothing to do with my persona... Anyway, I have wanted to build one for some time now and I have one major question. I have never been to Pennsic but I have plans to go at some point. Trying to figure out what size yurt to make, what is the amount of dir...

asbrand

Nowhere near as well made as some of the stuff posted before me... But, here are some of the medieval-esque things I've made over the last few years: Leather Arm Armour for SCA combat (not based upon any specific period): http://www.asbrand.com/pics/sca/armour/az_new_arm_armour_03.jpg Norse 24"...

asbrand

LOL

asbrand

Kilkenny wrote:Going to the original post, my pet peeve - -

"That's not period."

My favourite response to anyone who said this of me was:

"It isn't period to say something isn't period..."

...and walk away as they screw their eyeballs into their skull trying to parse that one...

asbrand

Duke Icefalcon wrote:All of the steel and stainless maille I sell is blackened. I use flat rate boxes to keep the shipping down. $28 with insuarance.

Ice

Excellent. Looks like I'll be saving up some $$$.

asbrand

But...is being "enobled" (ie - being made noble) the same as being made a peer?

Or, is it just the SCA equivalent of getting your A.o.A.?

asbrand

Always wanted to try making one of those. Not even remotely in my period for my personna, but I'd like to give it a go just for S&G's.

Haven't found a decent pattern anywhere yet though.

Those do look nice though. Excellent work.

asbrand

All the Laurels I know are highly skilled in their area of preference and usually demonstrate competency in a variety of fields. I don't know a single one (in my own kingdom at least) who doesn't have the skill level to deserve the elevation. Skills don't have a single thing to do with what I was j...

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