The Armour Archive

Halbrust

I have no money to make a bid with. But, those are fantastic looking and the cuff with the ridges is the coolest looking cuff I've ever seen.

Halbrust

I demand a tutorial. NOW!!!

please

Halbrust

I'll put my two cents worth in and suggest it may be a needle case. That is something that is known to have been worn by Norse women and they have been found is several styles in wealthy graves. Too small? Look at it's size in comparison to the coins and beads. It seems too small to be a needle cas...

Halbrust

I'll openly admit my ignorance and state that I had to look up the word reliquary

So it was obviously meant to carry something. We're talking about a 9th century nordic find. So I don't think it was being used to hold relics of saints. Maybe my drug idea isn't so far off after all.

Halbrust

That's exactly what I was referring to. And I swear I did google search for it. That's how I found the picture I did.

I wonder if the other piece just to the left of it is part of it? That's what made me question it being a container. I'll read the article later that you linked to. Thank you!

Halbrust

http://virgobeta.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/u4753464/image.jpg This is the only other picture I was able to find of the picture that is in the book, The Viking World, I am reading. Itâ€™s caption reads: â€œThe magnificient hoard buried at Hon in south-east Norway in the 860s consists of 5 Â½ pounds (...

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http://virgobeta.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/u4753464/image.jpg This is the only other picture I was able to find of the picture that is in the book, The Viking World, I am reading. Itâ€™s caption reads: â€œThe magnificient hoard buried at Hon in south-east Norway in the 860s consists of 5 Â½ pounds (...

Halbrust

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/jdreadrocker/DPP_0024.jpg Wear the kidney belt under the tunic. It isn't armour from your intended place or period, so cover the anachronism. While not historical at all, the kit has a cool fantasy look. Not correct for the SCA, but I'll say I think it looks p...

Halbrust

Gyles, how do those close? I see no laces, buttonholes, or straps.

Halbrust

Norman to the rescue!!!
Here is the picture of the kuyak armor I was remembering

Halbrust

Sasha, thank you! and you're welcome Donal.

Halbrust

Has anyone ever used, or better yet made, a lavvu? I've kinda fell in love with the tent and would appreciate some guidance in how to go about making one. Northern Lavvu sells a great looking 10' lavvu for $195, but that's without the poles. Plus it would be really cool to sleep in something I made.

Halbrust

Those are awesome! But not quite what I remember. The one in the deep dark halls of my memory were definately attached to a colth or leather backing. I may be wrong about it being Turkish I've been trying to narrow down my region for almost a year now. It could be Turkish, Persian, Arabic, or Russia...

Halbrust

Thank you guys!!!
It looked "to cool to be true" and I couldn't find examples outside of two websites.

Were there ever vaveline tips like this? I know of the military fork, which is alittle similar, but never meant to be thrown.

Halbrust

Is this legit? m http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/ah-3522-6t2.jpg This Damascus arrowhead is a medieval Type 6 Forked Head tanged. This arrowhead does not fit neatly into either the barbed or non-barbed categories, because of the two points, although its use was quite common, It was used at the ...

Halbrust

I have this foggy memory of Turkish armor that was basically a coat of plates, but the plates were attached to the outside of the shell. I'm not referring to the mirror armor. At least I'm pretty sure I'm not. Does anybody know what I'm thinking of? And can you give me a friendly nudge in the right ...

Halbrust

The lamellar is nice. The beard is awesome!

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Just for the record I went from a 26" sword, to a 37" sword.

26" is an overgrown dagger. And at 6'1" 37" isn't overly long.

I just wasn't ready for the difference in feel.

Halbrust

I was gifed a longer sword this Saturday. Very nice, well balanced sword. But a fair amount longer than the short sword I'd been using. WOW is there a difference. The added range is nice, but I didn't realize the flip and spin I use when throwing wraps and such until I picked up the new sword. I'm g...

Halbrust

Yes, large print fabric.
I can find print with geometric patterns, flowers, and such. But they are always like an inch big. I want to find fabric where they're like 6-8" big

Halbrust

Seen it. It works. Was told it's hard to pull off.

Halbrust

That helmet is SICK!!!
If it would fit I might try and buy it even though it isn't right for my persona

Halbrust

I see a lot of very large print on everything turn of the millinium Turkish. But have never found any fabric available that has similar large print.

Any suggestions on where to look?

Halbrust

Well... I think I have a successful batch, but I don't like it. At a 10 to 1 ratio it gives a slight pleasant vinegar flavor and sweetens the water. But I I don't enjoy drinking it. I'm wondering if the recipe needs tweaking or if I just don't like the stuff. Having never tried it before my own brew...

Halbrust

I have a pattern that you can have. They are made to point to a C belt (or purpoint) and will need to be sized to you but they are a nice looking pattern. (similar to the ones above) I have a C belt pattern you can use too if you need. Personally, I would recommend wearing more than just the padded...

Halbrust

I know EXACTLY what I want, but can't figure out a pattern. I want a pair of padded cuisses that belt/tie around my waist that can be removed without taking my pants off. So, they will have to be crotchless and belt or lace around the leg. Did I mention they'll be worn under the salwar as hidden leg...

Halbrust

Size of the helm?

Halbrust

3 sprigs of mint, 1 cup of water, 1/4 vinegar, 1 cup sugar.

diluted at about 10 to 1 and was pleasantly surprised.

Will keep experimenting with these mini batches.

Halbrust

I have my first ever batch on the stove right now.
I'll post the exact recipe and results later

Halbrust

Wow, thank you Dougal.

Not even near the peiod I'm going for, but I like it none the less. If I can ever get this kit complete. I may have to do a later period kit, I'm finding a lot of things I'm liking.

Halbrust

I really like point 1
Point 2 I could get behind depending on the number

Halbrust

CiaranBlackrune wrote:I can teach you to weld.

It's not a priority. But if that offer will hold on for 6 to 12 months I might just take you up on it.

Halbrust

I thought it was funny

Halbrust

Did you go greek because of the paiderastia

Help identifying an item from a gold find

Help with identification from a gold find

Lavvu

Real arrowhead? Or creative marketing?

COP with the plates on the outside

Longer sword

Printed fabric

Padded cuisses

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