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Benedek

Helm is sold. Thanks guys.

Benedek

Bump and price drop.

$650 if you cover the shipping.

Benedek

Thanks for the plug and kind words guys.

Hoping a bump to the top will get some more attention.

Benedek

It's been a while since I've been around here on the boards actively, but I'm looking to sell my Shamrock Armory Turkish Helm. Fits my head at 22 1/2 inches without padding and it's 25 1/2 with one layer of padding. Served me well for the last 4 years, few tape scuffs no dents. Stainless throughout,...

Benedek

A great idea for a smaller shop. For those folks who have little space to do little more than basic repairs.

Benedek

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 lik...

Benedek

Not committing to buying one, but I'd love to see someone do something like this.

It's tough finding Ottoman accessories.

http://pinterest.com/pin/107101297360060270/

Benedek

Anvil horns? Seriously? This is obviously a mandrel. Looks like a freaking *awesome* mandrel, at that. If overseas shipping wouldn't make it so impractical, I'd buy one from you. I thought it looked like a spindle from a piece of heavy equipment. I have no real use for a mandrel, my mind went strai...

Benedek

I see plenty of use for it. I would see about mounting it horizontally and using it like an anvil horn.

Perhaps welding a section of square tubing to the bottom and making a mount/holder that has 3 positions. Horizontal, vertical, and at a 45 degree angle.

Benedek

Hope this helps.

http://www.calontir.org/files/pdf/marsh ... oposal.pdf

Benedek

Damn, I wanna bid so bad. Gotta check my funds. These would be perfect with my blackened maille shirt.

Benedek

Unfortunately most of my kit is covered by a tabbard, I was asked to be royal guard for evening court at coronation this last weekend. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/19500_10200363949839985_170930063_n.jpg And the head shot. (ignore my house brother being a goober on the left). https://...

Benedek

Murdock wrote:I still don't get why you'd steal a dog?

My guess is because the thief doesn't value his health very much.

Benedek

If you're going to tool a die to cut the scale, why not just create one that punches the holes as you use the press to cut the scale?

Benedek

homina homina homina.

Benedek

Awesome, I suspect I know whose this is. Can't wait to beat it as soon as I can.

beautiful work.

Benedek

I'm certain Sir Wulfric has intent, I'd like to see him crowned prince if only just to have a royal locally. I'm hoping that he's had enough practice in recently. I know of his prowess, much was displayed this last Valor Tournament. I do hope he's been able to play enough recently to finish in the t...

Benedek

Fantastic, I'm planning on blackening some finger gaunts to appear more like gloves here shortly. Your method sound fantastically easy.

Benedek

If the comments and story printed did one thing, it was to show the true spirit and character of Ugo and Chris in ways I've not come across before. I know them only through digital media, here and their websites and exploits. I've seen their skill, their wares, their art. But none of that compares t...

Benedek

Thorgrimr here on the AA made my CCW holster. I'm sure he could give you some advice. He's a wonderful craftsman.

Benedek

There goes any chance I ever had at having a retirement fund.

Benedek

Hawt Dayum!

WANT!WANT!WANT!

Benedek

Galileo wrote:Nice! You can leave it in my garage - I won't mind

Too far to transport it up that way, I'm much much closer.

Benedek

I'm "happy" with this one now.........kinda. Many improvements I'd like to do though. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/292999_3951596422979_1742721126_n.jpg I'd like to add a blackened maille drape for my helm. Etched stainless plates to go over the maille. Eventually maille chauses and ...

Benedek

I'm "happy" with this one now.........kinda. Many improvements I'd like to do though. ... I'd like to add a blackened maille drape for my helm. Etched stainless plates to go over the maille. Eventually maille chauses and etched knees. As of now the biker boots will have to suffice until I can affor...

Benedek

I'm "happy" with this one now.........kinda. Many improvements I'd like to do though. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/292999_3951596422979_1742721126_n.jpg I'd like to add a blackened maille drape for my helm. Etched stainless plates to go over the maille. Eventually maille chauses and e...

Benedek

Thanks for all the advice. I'm definitely going to go to the shop sometime soon! Lemme know when you are wanting to get out there and work on things. Life is a bit hectic, moving in about a week and a new baby on the way. But I'll still be getting my shop time. You're always welcome as long as we'r...

Benedek

You're always welcome in the shop here in town, hit me up if I can help.

Benedek

I've used those same upholstery tacks for my swords. Here's my latest. Just finished it tonight for a tourney tomorrow. Need to finish shaving the handle and need to stain the haft. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/552688_3850482855203_136138200_n.jpg https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...

Benedek

^Those are very nice, do they cover all three points of the elbow though? It doesn't quite look deep enough with your gambeson on. Not with that one they don't. With my new stuff they fit better. This was intentional afterall. I asked Jolly Knight to do them this way. I do wear hidden plastic elbow...

Benedek

Because, that's why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9x5ADYWXeo

Benedek

I can't see the pics either, but I can recommend Jolly Knight! He did these for me a few years ago, I love 'em.

Benedek

I fight in a pair like this. I removed the lacing on the back, now it relies on the internal straps and I hard rivetted a few of the lames together. I've fought hard in mine for a few years, the lames will flatten out and you'll have to redish/rebend them back into shape after years of abuse. I've n...

Benedek

I made this one, I've not gotten the technique down just yet. I did use it for 2 stick, it's about the same as using a sword and hand axe.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos- ... 0823_n.jpg

Hits like a truck when you get it moving.

Benedek

I split mine down the front and added buckles........put it on like a jacket and buckle it up.

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