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Brodir

If those measurements are correct, that is a VERY small kite shield...

~Wil

Brodir

Damn, thanks Dmitriy! THis image is right next to the Khazar helmet: http://tgorod.ru/contentimage/kuban/case6.jpg Are these finds contemporary to that helmet? ANd is that another, one-piece raised helmet in the bottom right corner? Looks about the right size, but I don't want to jump to conclusions...

Brodir

Nice helmet.

If you should ever decide you want to sell that tabbed shield boss in the first picture, please let me know.

~Wil

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NorÃ°here- 11th century living history & reenactment in Western Canada

Brodir

If you are just looking for something to play with, find a good machete, grind it into a leaf shape, resharpen it, and make a pretty handle. I did one a few years ago just for fun, took me about four hours altogether.

~Wil

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Marshal: I bet you could throw one quite a long way, actually... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Although the popular misconception is that one could be thrown a long way, there reall...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sceotan: The Paul Chin practical swords, both Viking and Medieval, are crap for steel fighting. The tangs are thin and unreliable, blades scratch and burr very easily, and t...

Brodir

Aside from the fact that the Norman kite shields are being used as tables in some of the scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry, I haven't seen anything to solidly conclude that they are flat. Haven't looked all that hard though. If anyone would be willing to forward me a few of the core emails from the disc...

Brodir

Hey Chris I am at school right now, when I get home I'll post some info from a book I have, 'Anglo Saxon Weapons and Warfare'. It's got a leather quiver and a bone wrist guard in it. The author Wace writes somewhat later of the Norman archers wearing leather caps as well, looking at the tapestry it ...

Brodir

I own 'Campaigns of the Norman Conquest', and I feel it's a really excellent book. If I were teaching the period I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a text. It's from the 'essential histories' series though, which I think are considered the next level up from the MAA and Elite books.

~Wil

Brodir

Linen us back up for sale, shipping is too high for me. Thanks Edric.

~Wil

Brodir

Are you talking about thick, corroding rust that is going to destory your maille, or just light surface rust? I say just let it rust. Doesn't the Knight in the Canterbury tales wear clothing that is stained with rust from his hauberk? ~Wil ------------------ NorÃ°here - 11th century living history &...

Brodir

Har har, cool. You get the Archive "Dad of the Month" award. I haven't kept up on the newest toys, I can see myself closing the door, turning to the girlfriend, and asking, "What was that ?!" http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif My son is almost three, so it'll only be a few more years before ...

Brodir

Are you surprised by this, or just posting it as an observation? To my mind this is the most logical thing in the world. Here in the Principality of Avacal, all the knights fight centergripped round, except two who use heaters. If I decide tomorrow I want to start fighting with a strapped square, it...

Brodir

Actually, no. Sorry to get all serious, but making a guy do pell work for months before actually fighting is a very alien idea to me. As a rule, when you show up for fight practice and say, "i'm interested", you fight. With all due respect, I don't see how running someone through pellwork for two or...

Brodir

Heya Chris This is the onw I was thinking of eventually getting around to building: http://www.larp.com/legioxx/scupress.html But it certainly isn't on my 'next 25 projects' list http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif I wouldn't say simple, but it doesn't seem impossible. I've used weights for th...

Brodir

If you are sure that linen is 100%, I'll take it all

Shoot me an email.

~Wil

Brodir

http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Thanks for the kind words, enjoy the plates. For Alain's part, he paid me pretty much immediately, sending payment registered mail to ensure it would get here within days. Registered mail is quite a bit more expensive than simple post, so this impressed me...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Squatch: As far as trades go. I am normally pretty open to it, but I am trying to get some money together for sword parts and supplies. Let me know what you had in mind thou...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Otto von Teich: Wil, I like your thinking. I could probably get everthing I need for under $500. That I could afford (well maybe not,but where theres a will theres a way).Easie...

Brodir

Squatch, if you would be interested in discussing partial trade for that Shifford, please let me know.

I see the tip is rounded, is the edge blunt for reenactment-style use?

~Wil

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NorÃ°here- 11th century living history & reenactment in Western Canada

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Otto von Teich: Its close to me! I'd love to attend, but alas,I've nothing to wear! Got some time till the event. Maybe I can get some stuff together by then. I need a hauberk ...

Brodir

Hey Glen. I don't have class today until later in the afternoon, so I'm updating our website. I'm going to add a link to the page you made. Is 'October 1069' the name of the event?

~Wil

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NorÃ°here- 11th century living history & reenactment in Western Canada

Brodir

Hiya Our 11th century group is discussing a camp display we are planning on doing this summer, and I'd like to post your 1st person vs. 3rd person essay to the emailing list. I just wanted to check with the author before posting the article. Do you mind? Thanks in advance, ~Wil ------------------ No...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vladious: I haven't ordered from them but Southtower's spun domes don't look like they have a hole in them. http://www.southtower.on.ca/armour/index.html <HR></BL...

Brodir

For anyone who hasn't been following a couple other key threads, the helmet Atli is wearing in that pic is raised in a single piece, not welded. I am deeply impressed, if I'd been able to go checking it out would have been one of the highlights of the trip. Next year... that's a threat, not a promis...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Glen K: Brodir, Thanks for your response; what Bran said about the combat. I would love if we could get together (finally) for an event. You'll notice I'm going earlier and ...

Brodir

Hey all I'm working on a short article for a webpage, on the authenticity of leather lamellar. I'd like to be able to cite five primary sources (archaeological finds or written works). Good example: In the 12th century, William of Roundbottom wrote: "The army appeared that morning, with swift horses...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Fearghus: If you can get a copy of David Nicolle's "Arms and Armour in the Crusading Era 1050-1350" It's a two volume book, one on Western Europe and the Crusader Staes, the ot...

Brodir

Sir Mal, would you be willing to share your notes on this class after you've taught it? I might be interested in reteaching it locally (with full recognition of your research etc)

~Wil

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Otto von Teich: Arggg! Sorry Ben but I need a large. Brodir, Does Wessex have a website? I did a web search,and couldnt come up with anything. ..Otto <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> T...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Templar Bob/De Tyre: Brodir: Thanks for the link. I sent an e-mail to him...here's hoping I get a response. The last four smiths I e-mailed haven't sent a reply...maybe it's...

Brodir

Ah, makes sense. I think the event in San Antonio is closed to the public, but having William's foragers happen upon an Icelandic Althing may be a bit too surreal, hmm?

~Wil

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gwen: Bran- I don't know what "Midguard" is, but IMHO Brodir's link looks like the best information so far. I looked through the clothing pages and the only glaring thing I ...

Brodir

www.theringlord.com/chokecherryforge Click that. It's a long story, I wrote the wrong URL, went back and edited what I wrote, but not the UBB. The right URL is displayed, but the UBB is directing you to the wrong URL. Anyone else miss crayons and paper? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif ~Wil

Brodir

Can't help exactly, but try contacting Jim at www.theringlord.com/chokecherryforge In addition to being a medievalist, he's a very competent smith. He made a set of perfect fittings for a friends pottery kiln based only on a set of drawings, so I know he can do stuff he's not familiar with based on ...

ULTRAGOTHA- A favour?

Primary documentation for leather lamellar?