The Armour Archive

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

There are times when I see japanese armor I really regret choosing Norse. Then I look again and think how much it would cost to have that made and am happy again.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Rattan combat. Once I finally get all said and done.

Destichado- really not sure where I could go to a scrapyard like that around here. Lol. I'm certain there is one just don't know where.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I don't have any scrap unfortunately. New metal is my only option. But at least this means I can go with copper if I choose and still win another one against my pop. Lol. (We argue over nearly anyhing and constantly try to prove the other one wrong. All friendly of course.)

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Probably gonna stick to stamping. It's something I know how to do. Lol. My metal working skills are much less developed then many of the fine artisans here.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I'd have to make an elbow cop first. And it'll be flush against the mild steel of the helm. (I can't afford stainless.)

The shapes aren't complex. Just bands following the curvature of the helm. I may take some punches or chisels and create quick simple designs on it once in place though.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Just so I can whimper- How much did that gown run for the person ordering it?

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Ok. Sorry for the confusion on my part Maeryk. Thanks for clearing that up.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I do believe he meant to use it for more then just pennsic. Something he could take to most camping events.

While the idea is awesome I'm not sure I'd be willing to do it. I don't think I could make one that I would find comfortable and still maintain the level of authenticity I want.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Ok. So I managed to find a source for the accent metal for my helm that I'm refurbishing. I am still considering copper though. If I were to use copper for the brow band, nasal, and faux spangen frame how thick should it be? (All of this would be riveted to steel of course.) My father thinks the cop...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Bump. Can anyone offer me some help here? I really am quite lost on these.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Ok. So as I'veposted recently in several places I'm doing some modifications to the helm I purchased from Armourer Eric a few years ago. Also making some brand new court garb designed to be a tad bit spiffier then anything to date for me. So I have two questions pertaining to these two projects. 1: ...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

No problem. Wouldn't be much of a herald none the less a norse specialist if I couldn't at least helpwithhat. (And happily admit the others posting here have piles of information beyond my knowledge. Yet.)

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Bastior- using Skjaldabrjotr should equate to shield breaker. (Fancy characters and accent marks not used due to using a nook to post.)

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Jester, thank you for that lovely lesson. Quite nice to see what I've read put simply but concisely. And it does provide more circumstantial evidence to the idea of dedicated slavers as selling slaves to Persia would require more money and resources then someone who managed to nab a slave or two on ...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

What I've found so far shows that a slave could be freed at their owners discretion but it didn't happen often. And even if they were freed they still lived on his land and worked for him only with slightly more freedom. And that is only if the owner decided to free him. Not something they'd have to...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I'm looking mostly at the first quarter of the Eleventh century. I figured christian slaves wouldn't be as common really but there are plenty of cultures left to get em from. The thing I am finding interesting is that there is evidence of slave markets in major cities according to the sources Atli's...

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Alcy. You realize puns are a capital offense right? Or they should be.

No worries Thomas. If he asks me to bring friends I'll ask him what his preferred type to sell are. Lol.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Thanks Atli. Much appreciated.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

It's mild. Can't afford stainless or spring. Thanks for the notice though. That was pretty much what I wanted to know.

Where can I find jeweler's rivets?

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

My helm is not historical unfortunately. There is very little I can do to change that. My period is early 11th century Denmark. The helm is more norman in shape and style. I do know copper was used for decoration though silver and gold were often used as well. Honestly I am not looking for strict au...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Ok. I have a pretty good helm I bought from James River Armoury several years ago. Haven't been able to use it from moving and lack of time. Been thinking about fighting again though recently. So out comes the helm. Rust here and there and a bit of tarnish on the brass. No surprise. Been in storage ...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I know this may seem an odd question but I am wondering something and figured this may be the best place to ask about it. I know the slave trade was part of Norse culture. I know it was a lucrative trade from the few references I have seen. My question is two fold about this trade though. 1: Was the...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Awesome job man. Truly awesome. Been doing this off and on for just over ten years and I ain't got shit compared to you. (I did but it's all gone now.)

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Ok. Those are cool. And in my skill range. Might need a new book shelf soon....

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I think sheet walls look like crap, just as bad as the pop ups, and they block the breeze. At Pennsic, generally we have enough tents to block the view of others. We also have some bamboo or some such other natural fencing that looks nice and provides a screen. We've also seen wattle fencing for sa...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

You may not screw up an archeaologist but the local nutters or conspiracy theorists would be all over. Especially if you carve some with Templaar symobls and use some obscure futhark on it. Or mix and match different runes. Lol Hell use the dwarven runes out of a DnD book. Be sure to have people mak...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I was wondering how much is a decent price for a maille shirt composed of round butted rings and solid flat rings. Say for a man with a 54 inch chest? Short sleeves. It's a little rusty from a botched blackening attempt but never been used. I am trying to find out cause I know of one for sell but I ...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

I may just do stamed patterns if I make it. Cut work is nice but needs a finer hand then i have anymore

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Yes they do James. But making it myself is an option. Having it be the exact same fittings as the find isn't necessary. I've no access to a jewelers saw though. I may try making a few pieces if I find I can't squeeze buying them outta the budget.

Thanks for the link though all.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Ok. I'm looking into getting a new birka style pouch made. Not quite period correct but a whole lot closer then most of what I've seen. What I'm wondering is if anyone knows where I can get affordable metal pieces to decorate it with?

Period correct or damn close would be nice.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Asbrand- you're right to be proud of your work. I use power tools and saw cut lumber too. All that matters is that YOU like the final product. No matter whether others complain about the finish or not.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Sorry. I'm with Gavin on this. I built a great bed based on the oseberg once. Decided I would do a linseed oil finish. Worked our great. Minus one issue that was entirely my fault. (Misread some sizes). Until the bed broke I loved it. (See afore mentioned screw up.) Now if I build a bed its getting ...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Very cool piece. I should make one myself.

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

Learning by failing isn't pessimistic. It's only pessimistic when you believe that you will always fail by a large margin. You, on the other hand, good sir, are not failing on a large margin at all. A few simple miscalculations and a minor snaffu in timing are just part of the learning process. And ...

Snaebjorn inn Danski Hakonarson

That sounds like a truly awesome spectacle and I wish I'd gotten to see that!

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Helm modifications.

Norse Slave Trade

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Maille price question

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Pouch fittings.

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