The Armour Archive

Kenshin Hanabe

At one point in time there was some excellent pictures of the sliding rivets On the churburg segmented breastplate, but I can't seem to find them anymore. The ones that connect the center plate with the next two.

Kenshin Hanabe

Anybody have any links to some historical Viking age candel holders?

Kenshin Hanabe

Fantastic! I take it the bands you typically see on reproductions are just a modern way of doing it?

Kenshin Hanabe

Did the padding on the inside of a Crown have a specific name? And how was it made/attached?

Kenshin Hanabe

Wow, It kinda saps the desire to spread the knowledge knowing that stupid people tend to win.

Kenshin Hanabe

How many of you get people to sign Liability waivers before they come learn in your shops to learn? If you don't mind sharing what they say that would be great.

Kenshin Hanabe

Anybody know if there is a dremil or jewelers motor attachment that can accept 1/4 shaft. I've noticed the airtool rotary files would work nice for some of the projects I do, but I really don't want to spend that much for a compressor.

Kenshin Hanabe

Did viking pouches have exposed stitching on the edges or were they usually sewn inside out then turned?

Kenshin Hanabe

Is this what your looking for?

http://www.classicalfencing.com/articles/bloody.php

Kenshin Hanabe

Thanks for the advice I'm my goal is basically fencing helmets made out of perforated stainless. Kinda like that guys masks but the face in one solid piece. It's been a project I've been mulling around in my head for a while.

Kenshin Hanabe

I would think a press would be the way to go, anybody have any pictures of their shop presses?

Kenshin Hanabe

It's for a hema/ c&t helmet idea. I thought abt drilling all the holes but holy crap!

Kenshin Hanabe

Has anybody tried dishing or raising perforated steel? Does it present any issues?

Kenshin Hanabe

My original plan was to use. 093 kydex with some felt for padding. I thing 1/8 would be to bulky personally.

Kenshin Hanabe

I've actually been “working” on developing a kydex wisby gauntlet for a while now. I've got the mold for the knuckles/ back of the hand and have done a couple of test runs on the fingers. I didn't think people were that interested in them.

Kenshin Hanabe

Just a suggestion but why don't you tap the head that way the spikes are like bolts. Then you don't have to fuss with making sure the all thread is the right length and the spike nuts are taped enough. If you do it that way the bolt will penetrate into the wood. Just a thought.

Kenshin Hanabe

Any idea what the threading is? Ie 1/4 20

Kenshin Hanabe

Damn hope you got paid extra for the speed! How did you blacken them?

Kenshin Hanabe

That is one sexy gauntlet, what did you use to blacken it?

Kenshin Hanabe

That's kinda how I feel, but I thought someone may have tried it with some sucess Success and by success I mean still alive!

Kenshin Hanabe

It is really for blades, and I would love to get an alum one but they are a tad pricy.

Kenshin Hanabe

While this is mainly for knife grinding I thought it could also be Applied for smaller wheels more suitable for armour. So I've heard of people using mfd board to make 10" contact wheels. To me laminated plywood with a pice of leather glued to the contact surface seams a little less deadly. What doe...

Kenshin Hanabe

Not sure what your price range is but ill tell you this much$$$$$$$$$

Kenshin Hanabe

Remember Sean its the quick jobs that get you. I can't tell you how many times I have gone maybe I should put this on, nah ill be fine......OUCH!!

Kenshin Hanabe

WTF did I just see! Lol

Kenshin Hanabe

Keep up the good work

Kenshin Hanabe

Even though I couldn't understand a word I still really enjoyed it.

Kenshin Hanabe

I've seen reproductions but never any originals, I've tried google but came up short...... Are they called something else?

Kenshin Hanabe

Beautiful as always, every time I see u have a new video out I give a little excited squeak!

Kenshin Hanabe

All I can say is if you order blades from alchem expect a wait, he quoted me 4 to 5 weeks back on dec 11 and I received them about a week ago.

Kenshin Hanabe

AlvarGuerrero what does the red strip of fabric tied to your arm mean? I love the idea of the cross although I would have a hard time holding back the urge to constantly scream "the power of christ compels you!"

Kenshin Hanabe

Drooooooolllll!

Kenshin Hanabe

Most likely not hidden but in black to match the black long cuff leather glove. Although I may concider the hidden style.

Kenshin Hanabe

this is what I am currently working on. For the body I am going to be using a gambosen that has kydex plates where required/ needed. Gauntlets are going to be of the wisby style just made of kydex. legs are going to be like shockdr pads. And as far as a helm.....well I already mentioned In another t...

Kenshin Hanabe

Hal you are the man! That is a neat idea.

Help finding a picture

Viking candel holder

Re: padding for a crown

padding for a crown

Re: Liability waiver

Liability waiver

rotary tool attachment

stitching on viking pouches

Re: Modern Wound study PDF?

Re: dishing/raising preforated steel

Re: dishing/raising preforated steel

Re: dishing/raising preforated steel

dishing/raising preforated steel

Re: Kydex wisby gauntlet kit

Re: Kydex wisby gauntlet kit

Re: Smith needed for pollaxe spikes

Re: Smith needed for pollaxe spikes

Re: 14th century black and brass in 4130.

Re: German 'gothic' gauntlet of extreme form

Re: question about contact wheels

Re: question about contact wheels

question about contact wheels

Re: Is something like this possible?

Re: Shop safety discussion: Best practices and solutions

Re: French 14thC Mafia

Re: New video series on fighting technique

Re: Swedish documentary about reeacting the battle of Wisby

Fire cage arrow

Re: My latest video.

Re: Show Us Your Rapier / C&T Kits!

Re: Show Us Your Rapier / C&T Kits!

Re: looking for a helm by Ugo to show someone, help me

Re: Suggestions for WMA protective gear

Re: Suggestions for WMA protective gear

Re: Simple crease took for the press.