The Armour Archive

Dafydd

They're honest about their waiting list, and the home page always has the latest estimated completion date, but I can't get it to load right now... I've bought three items from them. Two were in-stock items (a pair of gauntlets and a late-period gorget), and while the email communication is indeed s...

Dafydd

Illusion Armoring have a couple pair of their stainless clamshells in stock: http://www.illusionarmoring.com/Instock.html I fought for years in the mild steel version of these and can vouch for them. The thumb's not fully enclosed, but overlaps properly for complete coverage. I never got hurt in the...

Dafydd

Brian Brown Armoury (knitebee here on AA) makes these, and they're superb.

Dafydd

I have heard really good things about Castille Armoury. Website is kind of short on details. I recommend checking out their FB page. http://castillearmory.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castille-Armory/203061436404066?fref=ts All of the weapons I'm currently using for rapier and C&T (SCA a...

Dafydd

Some burgonets are designed like close helms: no need for a gorget. Illusion have one like that:

http://www.illusionarmoring.com/BurgBar2.jpg

I had a close helm with that sort of set-up (from Illusion, in fact), and not having to wear a regular gorget was wonderful.

Dafydd

That's a smokin' deal for that much early period jaw-droppityness.

Dafydd

I really like the coronet Master Jurgen did for me. It is exactly what I wanted. It's simple, has nice proportions, is durable and was affordable. http://scametalwork.com/gallery_2014.html My County coronet is from Master Jurgen as well...thoroughly delighted with it. I also wanted a simple design ...

Dafydd

Knotwolf helms always look to me like someone just unearthed them from a peat bog...and that's a compliment! They look so authentic that they make you think, "whoa...they had bargrills in period???"

Dafydd

Mend well and mend patiently! I'm a year and a half away from my own heart attack, and still getting it back together physically. One big silver lining (for me...YMMV): one hell of a wake-up call about taking better care of myself.

Dafydd

That's just magnificent. Superb work, Matt.

Dafydd

Simply sublime.

Dafydd

What William said. You allowed your shield to drift away from the centerline as you advanced to throw that parallel (to the ground) wrap. Some suggestions: Pell work with a specific emphasis on making sure your shield "floats" where you need it to be (usually covering the centerline), regardless of ...

Dafydd

too often, SCA equestrians are off on their own, almost running a separate event apart from the rest. There's often logistical reasons for that, but GW proves that with the necessary effort, equestrian can integrate and contribute to the rest of the club. Absolutely! Hocktide Emprise, an annual eve...

Dafydd

What I want, m'self, is an ECW-style lobster pot for C&T. Nothing much out there, except from Icefalcon. That'll take some serious saving up for...but obviously the quality will be top shelf. There are some cheap India lobster pots out there that would be a good starting point, but not only are the...

Dafydd

Superb. I've been mucking about with a Swedish Army pot "cervelliere" C&T conversion for an embarrassingly long time with no results. I really need to go to something like this.

Dafydd

$225 is a jaw-dropping bargain for a helm that nice, IMO. That's a beginner-level price tag for a helm that's SO much better-looking than what most fighters start with.

Dafydd

What I want, m'self, is an ECW-style lobster pot for C&T. Nothing much out there, except from Icefalcon. That'll take some serious saving up for...but obviously the quality will be top shelf. There are some cheap India lobster pots out there that would be a good starting point, but not only are they...

Dafydd

When I saw the thread title ("Looking for breastplate for my wedding"), my first thought was, "Is your last name Stark?" =P

Dafydd

Hrolfr wrote:Jurgen, here on the Archive would be my first choice.

My County coronet is Master Jurgen's work, and I couldn't be happier with it. Recommendation heartily seconded...

Dafydd

If it is, PLEASE wear some sort of period-esque armor over it, at the very least. We do participate in ARMORED combat. . Hear, hear! I'm looking into the possibility of getting back on the heavy field (not looking good...got some health issues. :sad: ), and I want to go back to my old ECW-era style...

Dafydd

Terrific lines and proportions...

So what's a ballpark price for something like that, Matt (in spring), if you don't mind my asking?

Dafydd

I just used a regular glove behind my heater for years, then added a very token leather basket when that inane rule came into play. If I was still fighting heavy list, I'd remove it, now that the rule has been modified. In years and years of fighting, I was never once hit in the shield hand...

Dafydd

Wow, those are gorgeous. Moreover, they have that look that says, "give me your best shot...then tell me you did, 'coz I ain't gonna feel it at all." Superb.

Dafydd

Musashi wrote at some legth about fighting with "the long and short swords" (katana and wakizashi). It can be an effective pairing in SCA Heavy, too, I'd say. Personally, I prefer two swords of equal (and relatively long) length for my preferred two-sword style, but there's no reason the above pairi...

Dafydd

My noggin's a quarter inch smaller (25"...). We're both up there in "no, this isn't a pumpkinhead Hallowe'en costume...this is my actual head" territory.

And I really like the look of that helm...

Dafydd

I'm very pleased (to say the least) with my late transition (see below) rapier from Castille Armory. Beautiful weapon, fast turnaround and exceptional communication (with the caveat being that I'm semi-local to Castille and have fenced with Sam a good few times...he knows my preferences). And they d...

Dafydd

I'll be in my bunk...

Dafydd

Halvgrimr wrote:Dudes, this thread was posted Sat Oct 15, 2011

Yep...everything's long gone. =)

Dafydd

A note on Castille Armory: Sam hasn't had a chance to do much with the website, but there are a LOT of images of various swords and daggers on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castille-Armory/203061436404066 Love my transitional* rapier... *no, not THAT transition (C&T to Rapier), t...

Dafydd

Hamishbrokeme wrote:did u ever sell gambison?

Yes, it was indeed sold. Sorry for not updating the thread!

Dafydd

Beautiful lines, and I love the finish.

Dafydd

Beautiful lines, and I love the finish.

Dafydd

I am waiting to get bounced for not wearing a gorget in my new helmet at a big event. It's a great bascinet. One of my favorite things about the close helm that was part of my early 16th C. plate rig was the lack of need for a conventional gorget. Comfy! I miss that armor...but if I somehow manage ...

Dafydd

Too small, not my period, and I don't think I can even do SCA Heavy any more...and I STILL want that hat. A simply gorgeous design, and it looks to be superbly executed. Bravo!

Dafydd

Tutov Mike wrote:

Sitting here with my jaw hanging open... Absolutely gorgeous.

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