The Armour Archive

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boris_ wrote:Where did the mask come from?

I made it - over 10 years ago now. It's held up great. I refurbed it a couple of years ago.

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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...

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There are some fencers in the Quad Cities I believe. It's a pity that nothing is really being done with CS. I guess Calontir will just let it die - I don't think they really wanted to do it that much. My influence aint much these days but I will bug some of the Society rapier folks if you would like.

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What seems to be the issue? I thought "Calontir Steel" (C&T everywhere else) was up and running? You are certainly welcome to fight rapier in the Midrealm - Hanweis are fine. If you don't shorten them and leave the nailheads, only a blunt and tape is required. If you cut them, you need either a wash...

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There was an interest in some kingdoms in doing knee fighting in C&T. I tried to squash it, but I was pretty much ignored. What the hell do I know?

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Sir Logos wears one with the attached beard and 'stache in steel riveted to the perf plate, made by http://www.thatguysproducts.com that also looks pretty amazing. I think either one would be good, but the real hair will take quite a bit of effort to do properly, I'm sure. Ahem. I made the mask I w...

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Just to pass along some info. We don't know the full details of the injury, but let's use it as a reminder that all tools are potentially harmful and to promote training and safety.

http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showth ... g-training

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Just thought I would point out that as far as the rules and conventions are concerned, C&T remains primarily unarmored combat. Provisions can be made for armor as worn, but I doubt that means what most think it does. As plate is proof against thrust and cut, why hit the armor harder? All it will do ...

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Yep.

On the other hand, almost any blade that was formerly Ok will continue to be legal. You take a chance buying cheap chinese blades. You usually get what you pay for.

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None of the single handed Hanweis I've owned or encountered would pass the flex test. Except the Practical Sidesword and Hutton Sabre (which is not allowed because it's not period - I love the consistency of that rule enforcement). But, knock yourself out testing them. The 1" test for heavy rapier ...

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None of the single handed Hanweis I've owned or encountered would pass the flex test. Except the Practical Sidesword and Hutton Sabre (which is not allowed because it's not period - I love the consistency of that rule enforcement). But, knock yourself out testing them. Just so you know, Darkwood has...

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None of the single handed Hanweis I've owned or encountered would pass the flex test. Except the Practical Sidesword and Hutton Sabre (which is not allowed because it's not period - I love the consistency of that rule enforcement). But, knock yourself out testing them. Just so you know, Darkwood has...

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Yes. Wherever I can.

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Bear also in mind that guys like Darkwood & Zen aren't manufacturers . Dunno about that. Darkwood used to use Del Tin blades, but their site says "we decided to take over their manufacture ourselves." Do they sub it out or make them in house? Darkwood is as much a manufacturer as Del Tin is. They b...

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We are trying to change the method for approving blades - it is being developed and submitted for approval (remember that everything has to pass through the BOD - that is part of the glacial pace sometimes). That being said, to the best of my knowledge none of the Tinker Pierce, Angus Trim, or pract...

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I contemplated and even designed a wooden case for my gear and then I calculated the weight... Of course, I have a few more swords than you do. I confess, when I'm only at an event for a few hours, I bring the craplastic case, but these days I try to unload the gear and put it back in the car. If I'...

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The Stephan Hand 1.33 book is long out of print and was published by Chivalry Bookshelf anyway (don't buy from them). You might be able to find a used copy somewhere. Freelance Academy Press offers a sword and buckler DVD that is not exclusively 1.33, but it's Roland, so it won't steer you too far o...

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The Stephan Hand 1.33 book is long out of print and was published by Chivalry Bookshelf anyway (don't buy from them). You might be able to find a used copy somewhere. Freelance Academy Press offers a sword and buckler DVD that is not exclusively 1.33, but it's Roland, so it won't steer you too far o...

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Lutel's? Almost none.

Most of the late 16th c. ones I have seen are like Karl's. Take particular note of the hook system that lets the hanger follow the doublet waist including the pointy front.

What Lutel describes as German seems to be an early 17th c. type seen in some Dutch paintings.

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Has anyone made one of these that's SCA legal? Absolutely. Sir Guillaume le Fort had one back in the 80's at least, maybe in the 70s. I helped with that helmet - I'm pretty sure it didn't have the spring pins. The buffe was articulated but held up by three bars going through the peak that were lock...

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They pretty much look like a hunk of plastic - that's what they are. They're lively because they're lighter than steel. I doubt they will be approved to be used against steel - either heavy rapier or C&T. I could be wrong - I have some input, but hardly the final word. They are pretty much a closed ...

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Try a block of lead

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Christian,

Back to the topic at hand: I have handled them although I have not fought with them. I watched many bouts where they were used. I think they are a decent gateway drug. Give them a try, you're not out much if you don't like them.

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Gee, how did I know you woudl say that? And yeah, yeah, yeah, so have I, but it just gets silly after a while.... How hard is actually hard enough? Where? To the really strong helmet? To the back of the knee behind a fan? Different people want different things from what they are doing. if you want i...

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And yet, how many of your opponents are actually stunned? Just curious.

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Ken,

A tournament is perfectly legal as long as the sponsoring group is in a kingdom where C&T tournament is permitted. If no one else steps up, I'm sure the Company of St. Jude would be happy to sponsor. That being said, I think you have the format right.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjZznuSK1Y This was 3 years ago. I've learned quite a bit since and I still have far to go. Hardly anyone serious about C&T is using schlagers or rapier blades (with the exception of when I use cuts in my rapier bouts). Around here, the standard is pretty much Darkwoo...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjZznuSK1Y This was 3 years ago. I've learned quite a bit since and I still have far to go. Hardly anyone serious about C&T is using schlagers or rapier blades (with the exception of when I use cuts in my rapier bouts). Around here, the standard is pretty much Darkwoo...

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Anything short of fighting with sharp steel for real with real armor and real intent to maim or kill has artificialities. No sane person would do that, so it is just a question of which and how much atificiality you are willing to accept for the sake of not getting killed or maimed. For the record, ...

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You can go full speed without tons of armor - we do it all the time. You just can't blindly power through shots the same way you do with sticks. It's not that hard to stop a blow at the target instead of through it. I'm really having trouble understanding this desire to hit people as hard as you pos...

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Tibbie, Tag. You're it. Sometimes you just have to step up and do things yourself. I know plenty of high-level teachers both in and out of SCA who can be bribed for not much to put on seminars. Get a group together, do a seminar, and start training each other. Repeat as necesary. Let me know what sp...

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You consider advising someone that their shot has landed flat is active marshalling?

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Yes.

I believe there are some that do permit C&T as a first authorization, but I would have to check to verify.

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By default, C&T is unarmored. Therefore, not much force is required. One of the issues I have encountered is that sometimes people forget that required or optional "protective gear" is not armor. If you feel (or hear) the blow at all you should probably take it. Almost everyone uses the rule that a ...

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You know, we are always willing to host seminars for historical combat. We have ties to many of the most reputal WMA scholars/teachers: Tom Leoni, Steve Reich, Bob Charron, Sean Hayes, etc. Not to mention those of us in the SCA who play in both worlds (just not in the rarified air of the top scholar...

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Re: Please G*d, No knee fighting in C&T.

Re: new Rapier (SCA) Helm in progress

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Re: Survey of sorts----who here does rebated steel combat?

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Re: German Rapier Hangers

Re: Falling Buffe(how it works)

Re: Full contact sparring with synthetic wasters

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Re: Planning: Armored cut 'n' thrust deed at Pennsic 2012

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