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by Hrut the Lame
Sun Sep 15, 2002 1:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 11th century Anglo-Saxon shoe/boot makers in the U.S.A.?
Replies: 3
Views: 62

Dunno if you're looking for US makers or US prices, but here's a US distribtor for Birka Traders

http://www.geocities.com/halvgrimr/other/boots/boots.htm
by Hrut the Lame
Sat Aug 24, 2002 6:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: pottery
Replies: 10
Views: 130

here's some stuff for Vikings.

http://www.northerner.com/historical.html
by Hrut the Lame
Wed Aug 21, 2002 5:05 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: runes on swords
Replies: 14
Views: 172

I was one of those seeking Viking runed swords... I didn't see any runes on the above sites http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/frown.gif This is the only blade with runes I've ever seen, & it appears to be Anglo-Saxon. http://www.swordforum.com/museum/eriktracy/photo-17.jpg ------------------ Hrútr b...
by Hrut the Lame
Tue Jul 09, 2002 1:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Medieval Boar Hunt (something a little diffrent for the reen
Replies: 58
Views: 1087

Lemme get this straight... you guys are gonna "play medieval" on this hunt? Call me a wuss... I would hunt many things on this earth, but not a boar, especially while my head was in a pretend world. I've known men to keep dozens & dozens of dogs for these hunts. The reason being that so many are wou...
by Hrut the Lame
Sat Jul 06, 2002 6:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Viking Horde
Replies: 11
Views: 105

one of the discovery channels did a show on this years ago. Mummies that are pre Viking, but caucasian...

http://tlc.discovery.com/tlcpages/mummies/time3.html
by Hrut the Lame
Wed Jan 30, 2002 3:32 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 9th - 10th C. Viking Hersir
Replies: 37
Views: 333

Excellent! I hope to attain that level of appearance with my own rig, but it's harder than I 1st realized.

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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Tue Jan 22, 2002 5:01 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Viking name documentation
Replies: 3
Views: 69

Listed under the heading Masculine names found 5 times or less. http://www.sit.wisc.edu/~sfriedemann/names/landnamabok.htm Also showing 15 listings for Ivar in Heimskringla... come on over this weekend & we'll check 'em out. ------------------ Hrútr bægifótr The mind must be the harder, the heart...
by Hrut the Lame
Sat Dec 29, 2001 6:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Problem with combat arrows
Replies: 7
Views: 155

hmmm... as of yet I have not attached anything to it save the nocks & blunts. No abd's & no fletching. Could it be that they are striking the bow?
by Hrut the Lame
Mon Dec 24, 2001 4:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Problem with combat arrows
Replies: 7
Views: 155

The shafts are fiberglass. The bow is 30#. Got the shafts, nocks, & blunts from North Star, if that info helps.
by Hrut the Lame
Mon Dec 24, 2001 3:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Problem with combat arrows
Replies: 7
Views: 155

Problem with combat arrows

I recently started making my arrows for the battlefield & have come across a small problem. I test fired the 1st half dozen. When I retrieved them, I noticed almost all of the nocks were shattered. I'm pretty sure that they broke on impact & not on firing. Any clues as to how this happened or how to...
by Hrut the Lame
Mon Dec 10, 2001 3:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Does anyone recognize this eBay armor??
Replies: 23
Views: 157

I like the way he suspended the paulders. I've been looking for a way to do it without straps & buckles low profile... just what a Norseman needs.

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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Wed Nov 28, 2001 5:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Sword Engravings
Replies: 15
Views: 132

"Learn the runes of Victory If you want to win victories. They must be engraved on the blade, On the sheath and the guard, And invoke Tyr twice." - Sigrdrifa's Lay I too have been searching for runic inscriptions on blades, but not with much luck. I have seen pictures of sword blades with runic phra...
by Hrut the Lame
Wed Nov 28, 2001 4:51 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: wierd sca legality question
Replies: 13
Views: 105

"Helms shall be constructed of steel of no less than 16 gauge, or of equivalent material." I don't think reinforcements would count. The spaces in between are still 18 ga. Maybe if it followed the visor rule of 1 inch spacing, but I doubt that too. ------------------ Hrútr bægifótr The mind must ...
by Hrut the Lame
Fri Sep 21, 2001 4:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Dangerous armor?
Replies: 35
Views: 454

Don't get me wrong, I didn't post this to slam the guy. In a round about way I'm saying that new people might get the impression that these are for fighting (Oooh! shiny! cheap! and it says "SCA"). We need to let our newer members know that while it may look cool it's not necessarily combat legal. -...
by Hrut the Lame
Tue Sep 18, 2001 6:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Dangerous armor?
Replies: 35
Views: 454

Dangerous armor?

This guy has been selling on ebay for some time now, but I noticed that his helms now have bargrilles. Isn't this stuff too thin for combat? If so, how many people are buying these thinking "it says SCA, so it must be ok"? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1639078996 -----------...
by Hrut the Lame
Fri Aug 31, 2001 4:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What's up with Westlig Stjerne?
Replies: 7
Views: 99

I am a happy Hrut again. I talked with Thorfinna, and my noggin will soon be armoured. Olaf, I'm not sure what has happened, but the last email I received is dated June 5th. ------------------ Hrútr bægifótr The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strengt...
by Hrut the Lame
Fri Aug 31, 2001 4:16 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What's up with Westlig Stjerne?
Replies: 7
Views: 99

What's up with Westlig Stjerne?

I ordered a helm from them July of last year (mainly because their website gave a 12-16 week turnaround, but that's not 'set in stone'). There was some mixup around January and I assume I was bumped to the back of the line. I will take the blame there. Finally in June of this year, they tell me my h...
by Hrut the Lame
Mon Jul 30, 2001 4:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wulfgar is dead..
Replies: 3
Views: 74

authenticity... gotta love it. Vikings... gotta love 'em. Put the two together and what a combo!

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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Fri Jun 08, 2001 5:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Border Raid
Replies: 26
Views: 272

I will almost assuredly be there, but as for any association with a certain Mr. Entwessell, I will have to kill him if he seeks my company http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ------------------ Hrútr bægifótr The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our...
by Hrut the Lame
Mon May 28, 2001 5:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Where would I look to find a period name?
Replies: 6
Views: 88

St. Gabriel's is great! They actually researched mine FOR me. (I'm lazy, just ask Bertram)


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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Fri May 18, 2001 6:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Hafts on period Weapons
Replies: 5
Views: 103

Keep in mind that if they look TOO much like wood, you may have to prove they're not.
by Hrut the Lame
Thu May 17, 2001 10:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Test your Trebuchet
Replies: 6
Views: 100

Doh!

http://members.home.net/dimona/
by Hrut the Lame
Thu May 17, 2001 2:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Test your Trebuchet
Replies: 6
Views: 100

Test your Trebuchet

Found this neat lil' calculator for trebuchets. Fun to play with.

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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Mon May 14, 2001 10:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I finished my CoP!!! (pics)
Replies: 7
Views: 152

Looking good! I won't tell you what Dave had to say.

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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Fri May 11, 2001 1:16 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: couple of helms in stock......
Replies: 6
Views: 127

AHHH! The Spangen is too small! (or my head's too big)

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Hrútr bægifótr

The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Tue May 08, 2001 8:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: axe hafts
Replies: 1
Views: 48

axe hafts

Do SCA axe hafts fall under the same minimum diameter requirements as swords since the axe head instead of the ratan is the part that impacts? ------------------ Hrútr bægifótr The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less. [This message has...
by Hrut the Lame
Wed Apr 18, 2001 2:04 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Birka Traders.com
Replies: 4
Views: 44

I love this stuff.I'm not a craftsman, so I plan on making a big order with them.

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The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Fri Mar 30, 2001 8:34 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Vikings
Replies: 32
Views: 278

Munz, that's exactly what I'm going for. Hrútr bægifótr Norse late 8th early 9th century. Fostered by my uncle in Iceland after my family was slautered in mass grabs for kingdoms in Norway. I'm going spangen & round and my maille is being made as I type. Probably end up with an axe too. I hope I ...
by Hrut the Lame
Wed Mar 07, 2001 11:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sutton Hoo for a Super Duke
Replies: 23
Views: 242

great job! on a side note... anyone know what Duke Gareth's plans are for his old helm?
by Hrut the Lame
Sun Feb 04, 2001 4:59 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Summer's comming... what to wear?
Replies: 4
Views: 153

Summer's comming... what to wear?

My question concerns viking garb. I feel I have a pretty good setup now (for my first year) consisting of linen blend tunics and pants, wool cloak w/clasp, & wool leg wrappings. But it's gonna start getting warm sometime. What do any of you do to look period and survive the summer heat as vikings? M...
by Hrut the Lame
Thu Feb 01, 2001 11:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Odd weapon in the Bayeux Tapestry
Replies: 11
Views: 154

Dunno what it is, but I'm gonna print those babies out & hang 'em on the wall(s).
by Hrut the Lame
Thu Dec 28, 2000 6:51 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Wool army blankets
Replies: 7
Views: 321

Hit the Civil War shows. Surely they'll have something blue there.

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The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.
by Hrut the Lame
Thu Dec 28, 2000 6:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Hiberno-Norse costume, culture et al
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Le Brassey, I once told someone I wanted to be a viking and they said, "Oh, you're Danish!"

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The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.

[This message has been edited by Hrut the Lame (edited 12-28-2000).]
by Hrut the Lame
Sun Dec 17, 2000 1:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ummm...
Replies: 17
Views: 341

dammitall, mines not!
by Hrut the Lame
Sun Dec 17, 2000 12:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Round Shield
Replies: 6
Views: 49

What do you guys think of using 6" tongue-in-groove white pine?

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The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener, the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less.

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