The Armour Archive

Michel

I've been fighting in a pair of Icefalcon's "Period Boots" for the past three or four months and really enjoy them thus far. A local shoe repair place soled them with 1/8" rubber that he usually uses on formal men's shoes. The soles are very hard, but the only time I've slipped was fighting in dead ...

Michel

I would like to see that as well, Patraic. My new Bascinet will only allow for 1/2 of foam and I'm looking for better, of not more historically accurate, options.

Michel

I had an order filled by Mad Matt just back in August. Even with the necessary delay with medical issues i was extremely pleased with the turn around time. I've been meaning to post a proper review for some time now and haven't yet gotten around to it. In the past two years I've had very positive tr...

Michel

I just want to give a quick nod to Archibald. The gauntlets were sent out the morning after i sent payment and arrived very shortly thereafter. He took the time to bag them inside of the box as well, which kept them nice and dry in the freak downpour Southern California was having. The condition lis...

Michel

Losthelm's method is similar to what I have done in the past, with an additional (likely unnecessary) acetone soak before sealing. These days I go to my local pet store and buy a bleached bone, made from cow femur. For $3.50 I'm willing to skip the bone preparation. The ones I get locally are simila...

Michel

I would like one of each as well. Been kicking myself in the butt for not pulling the trigger when the option came around last year.

Curiously, what does the timeline look like to get these casted and such?

Michel

Just wanted to add my support here. I had a similar situation. I ordered a bunch of stuff during the weekend sale like the cheap bastard I am. A week after the order goes through i received and email notifying me that some of the items were back ordered and it would take up to a few months until the...

Michel

I bought a pair of spaulders and a pair of espaulders from Al's last thread - the spaulders are the same design as these except with steel trimmings. The quality, communication, and speed of delivery is simply absurd for this price. The little touches, such as hand made buckles and eyelets on all th...

Michel

I also have two of Black Swan's hats which I'm very pleased with. I can't seem to find them listed on the website, however. Are they still selling them?

Michel

PM sent!

Michel

Im really glad to see that you're taking orders again as I've always been a fan of your work. If you're still taking standard shipping orders after the Pennsic season I'll probably put in another order. I promised myself a maximum of one big purchase every six months (and I'm already in your queue f...

Michel

The maille arrived safely this afternoon, thanks in large part to the copious packing tape. Thanks!

Michel

Interested in the chainmail. PM inbound.

Michel

I HAVE TOO MUCH ARMOR

It seems that each of these words can exist independently, but strung together as such it doesn't make sense.

Michel

I'm interested in the exact measurements, but it is a beautiful helmet to be sure. When you say that it should fit a 23.5" head, is that because your head is slightly larger? If so, how large are your personal measurements? I also prefer a little more padding than the typical SCA minimum, and at 14g...

Michel

So, pardon the third degree, but is this something Shamrock is doing on a regular basis? Is it mild or stainless? What's the surface like? The RFTH stuff always looks like it would need a good bit of grinding, but this doesn't look bad at all. Do you have any info on the welds? Is it TIG? Is Shamro...

Michel

Earlier this month I received a custom sized helmet top from Jackie at Shamrock Armory. He has agreed to allow me to post a review that includes details pertaining to price, communication, and timetables. This will be very long winded and include information lots wont care about. However, when makin...

Michel

Watching smooth, well communicated, and attentive transactions gives me the warm fuzzies. Anyone else feeling a group hug?

Michel

I have heard that Frank's Cane and Rush Supply is supposed to be very reliable. I've never been to the store personally, but have heard good things from others locally. they're in Huntington Beach, so i suppose it's roughly equidistant from San Bernardino as Hollywood would be.

-Michel

Michel

As the mailman once told me; the 70lb designation is a limit, not a challenge.

Michel

Personally I would have used a bigger anvil, but that's just me.

Michel

I don't do much with daggers. As stated, they're mostly weapons. Today, if you need a weapon, you should get a gun.

I like this guy.

Michel

When annealing 5160 (structurally similar to 52100) I usually throw it into an old toolbox full of vermiculite and sandwich it between two bars of 1018 heated to critical. Drilling through 3/8" has never given me a problem afterwards. If i were using a center blast coal forge i would simply bring th...

Michel

Showed this to one of Yari's squires (who I believe might be in the background there) to see if he would want it for relic sake, and to some new fighters as well. Excellent price, for sure. I'm surprised it hasn't been snapped up yet.

Michel

I suppose this is the one you're talking about?

Michel

Picture 70/187 has been, and will eventually be again, my desktop background.

Michel

Diamondback Forge sells an "idler" that he claims will work with most atmospheric designs.

http://www.diamondbackironworks.com/cat ... 552897.htm

Michel

Neato bandito!

Are the WE-1400 model boots tongue-less? I really like the height of those.

Michel

Running a Tim Lively style forge (pictured below) with a hairdryer for an air source, i was burning through roughly 2-3 pounds per hour. I have no idea how much air pressure i used, but the hair dryer would be set to low and half the intake was choked off with some duck tape. http://upload.wikimedia...

Michel

Are you going to Great Western War? Master Thorvald the Swordmaker has been dragging a bunch of sections of railroad to events recently that he's selling for $25 each, i believe. I picked one up at March Crown, if i recall correctly, and it's about 18" long. Great for hanging over the side of a ben...

Michel

I just sit on stump part, when I'm hammering with that mighty hammer. Tight buttocks. 8) :shock: Are you going to Great Western War? Master Thorvald the Swordmaker has been dragging a bunch of sections of railroad to events recently that he's selling for $25 each, i believe. I picked one up at Marc...

Michel

Life is just a string of incidental events between porn viewings.

Michel

Now I want pie. Damnit man! Lemon Meringue Pie The condensed-milk recipe, and I'd go so far as to say this is L.M.P. done right. Doubles easily, so use either a 9" pan or a 14". Ingredients: Crust: 1 pkg Graham Crackers, 10 crackers/20 squares; some pkgs are short 3/4 stick Butter, melted 1/4 C Sug...

Michel

Revolutionary? I would say so.

Michel

But but... But i like them both! I guess if i absolutely had to choose, i'm a big fan of the two halves welded together with a center ridge that runs from front to back. Especially when there's a matching ridge in the brim as well.

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