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Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:25 pm
by Adamo
I'm looking to sell my bascinet, which has only been used at one practice. It is made from 14 gauge 1050 steel, hardened & tempered. Made by Jeff Wasson. It is currently padded with 1/4" closed cell foam and 1/2" open cell foam hidden inside a linen liner, but it's a tad too small for my head (23" around). The helm comes with both a klapvisor and a grill, which swap out quickly - the only tool needed is an awl or push pin. Note the "barrel" style vervelles and the spacers located above the vervelles. Also comes with a welded stainless aventail tailored to fit the helm.
I'm looking to get $1250 for this helm. The proceeds from this helm will be re-invested in this hobby in the form of another helm!
Additional photos or information is available upon request (sorry about the poor quality of the photos below).
Adam
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:34 pm
by aidanhroarsson
if I had the $ i would SOOOO get this! It's a gorgeous helm! Too bad it doesn't fit quite right...
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:01 pm
by Randy W
love the grill on that helm!
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:29 pm
by Antonis
Did you mention it to whoever made it?
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:11 pm
by Adamo
Antonis wrote:Did you mention it to whoever made it?
Yes. The armourer already offered to re-do the helm. Since there is normally a lengthy wait to get a new helm like this, I decided to see first if there is anyone who this helm would work for.
Adam
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:58 am
by Galvyn Lockhart
That turned out right purty. Tis a shame that it doesn't fit you right.
I wonder if I can get him to make me a grill like that? That would be awesome!
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:45 am
by Adamo
I will entertain reasonable offers - looking to move this.
Adam
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:27 pm
by Adamo
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:18 pm
by Sextus Maximus
Wish I had the $ to get this helm, would be a perfect fit for my melon and get on my way to a lter period kit I so badly want to have...
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:44 pm
by Adamo
Bump.
Adam
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:33 pm
by Wulfgar
What function do the spacers serve?
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:42 am
by Adamo
Wulfgar wrote:What function do the spacers serve?
The spacers are a feature found on some extant bascinets. The impression that I am under is that they were there to ensure that your great helm slid on without interfering with the vervelles.
Adam
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:45 am
by Kenwrec Wulfe
aidanhroarsson wrote:if I had the $ i would SOOOO get this! It's a gorgeous helm! Too bad it doesn't fit quite right...
Your head is too fat there, my friend...
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:47 am
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wulfgar wrote:What function do the spacers serve?
They serve the purpose of guiding a sword or pike or bec or axe swing to slide off the helm without cutting the aventail leather.
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:48 am
by Kenwrec Wulfe
That is a sexy helm... and made by Wasson is a good thing.
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:35 am
by Adamo
Bump.
Adam
Re: Hardened steel bascinet for sale
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:21 am
by Adamo
Final bump.
If you're interested in the helm but don't have all the funds yet, shoot me a PM.
Adam
