Not an SCA fighter, but anyway:

Age: 14
Height: 6' 4" imperial, 193 cm metric (yes you read that right )
About 180 pounds, 82 kg metric.

I guess I'd fight with an axe and board.

Where did you get the idea that battle axes were not a chivalric arm? Because I'm not a historician I was under impression that, at least outside of battle, knights go would whatever the chivalric cliché required, such as swords and lances. Russ Mitchell: Obviously, it shouldn't be treated as a sw...

losthelm wrote:Does tolhoffer work?

From what I gather from google, hot tip. I'll look into it! Thanks.

kaiö wrote:Modern counterpart? Like this:

http://ui09.gamespot.com/232/chainsaw_2.jpg

Heh


Nah, I meant more if there are at least modern instructions to fighting with an axe.

Hello people. I know axes were probably more the weapon of the poor people, and at least oficially not deemed worthy for a knight. Maybe that results in less medieval records. Nevertheless, it sure is a mighty effective weapon, and thus, I wanted to ask you people - I know quite a few are active SCA...

I think it's disturbing how the fact that the steel in Japan is poor mutates into legends of magic swords cutting through tree trunks and whatnot. There's nothing better than good old medieval Europe. Also, has anyone seen the "Viking vs. Samurai" episode of Deadliest Warrior? OK, I know i...

aww you pile o' perverts! (yet, you are SO right )

ok. One last question. Is there any preffered wood for a shield? I thought of a hardwood like oak, but you're the experts

Oh, hey Konstantin. Youre from TRL and MAIL too, right? Nice to see you. Speaking of shields, has anyone got a tut for shield bosses?

First: Hello everybody! Soo, I've got instructions to construct a shield. A viking-type, 90 cm (3 feet) diameter round shield. However, the article only mentions 'optional' arm straps. At first, I thought it's a good idea, but then I was told that arm straps are not necessary and are a good way to g...