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by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Armored Combat - If you had to pick just one....
Replies: 63
Views: 1305

What is so much more wrong about "Belly Cocking" than any of the other Differences from period Combat that have arisen in the SCA? Pole weapons that cant have there heads cut off, indestructible shields, and knee walking turkeys.. just to name a few. Or is it that it make s an archer that ...
by Tatsuo Okami
Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Galls IIa bullet proof vest for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 545

Any interest in Armor trades??? :roll:
by Tatsuo Okami
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Armored Combat - If you had to pick just one....
Replies: 63
Views: 1305

If by knee fighting you mean walking around "On your Knees" after a valid leg shot then.... Knee fighting. That is niether period( to my knowledge) nor anatomically possible.. when we consider by targeting rules all the damage done with a valid leg blow would be to the thigh muscles (which...
by Tatsuo Okami
Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Jingasa built by Tatsuo Okami for 100 dollars
Replies: 7
Views: 595

Specs for anyone interested in this Hat.
12 Ga MS top, 14 Ga MS bottom, Removable grill from 1/4 Inch MS rod.

Thanks for the quick review Syr Gideon.
by Tatsuo Okami
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: About freakin time... (Adamo's hat)
Replies: 72
Views: 2342

Dont Ya just HATE it when ya do a MASTERPIECE Matt....


Nuthin else feels good enough for awhile......
by Tatsuo Okami
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: About freakin time... (Adamo's hat)
Replies: 72
Views: 2342

Yeah.... Whatever :twisted:

Same as always :P


The best hes got went into it :wink:. :wink:

Or was just a step down from The BEST ya got Matt? :twisted:
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB starter SCA Helmet
Replies: 4
Views: 226

I sell these for 100... But Ill match Ottos 20% off. You pay shipping
3-4 day's + delivery (doing a local war)

14Ga Mild with a 12Ga top plate
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pricing opinions on Custom "Kits"
Replies: 8
Views: 308

Exactly what I'm looking for. :)
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Limited Grappling Experiment [SCA]
Replies: 88
Views: 1358

Kinda skipped ahead... But Clarification questions: 1: Is the drop over the shoulders spear tactic "Grappling" and therefore illegal? {@} 2: is grabbing your opponents shield edge any different than grabbing the "Haft" (or handle) of a 2 handed weapon? {#} 2.5: Is (or should) gra...
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Second Party "Dogbone" style SCA Xbow BOLTS
Replies: 5
Views: 505

New specs to match the ones coming... IE:
Red head wraps and Shiney (Mylar duct tape) ends.. Still no fletching
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Need info on some gauntlets.
Replies: 22
Views: 753

The Pattern they Copied (Stole) has been around at least since 87-88 As Both I and Seohshi (sic) came out with ours that year. With no input in each others effort we both came up with basically that design from a modification of the RIVET artic gauntlet in "Best of the Hammer Vol. 4". When...
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Arquebus?
Replies: 48
Views: 749

And from A Recreationist viewpoint It Is sad. As the Air Gun is Totally within Period. Altho, unless you were part of a local Mayor or Barons secret police, owning one meant instant arrest as "ONLY POACHERS OR ASSASSINS WOULD NEED A SILENT KILLING WEAPON.". Of course totally ignoring how q...
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pricing opinions on Custom "Kits"
Replies: 8
Views: 308

Thanks Hal
Thats what im looking for... Opinions on What pricing scheme would work best all around.

Everyone else thanks for the support for the Base Idea.. BUT. What would you be willing to pay for .... Considering you get what you Pay For.
by Tatsuo Okami
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Anyone made a shield like this?
Replies: 6
Views: 596

I always called it a "Celtic Hex" when I made them.
by Tatsuo Okami
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pricing opinions on Custom "Kits"
Replies: 8
Views: 308

Pricing opinions on Custom "Kits"

Ive gotten a couple requests for custom kit packages... IE: shear, roll, and Punch metal pieces for people who dont have those tools themselves. And Me.... Well Im so old school Im cold blooded and lay eggs. What is the general thoughts on this: 20 bucks an hour plus Metal and 10% on top for tool we...
by Tatsuo Okami
Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Japanese Generic Do KIT: ANY Interest in this Item
Replies: 17
Views: 1425

Yes I could. Fairly quickly... As far as armor turn around times go.
PM being sent
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

100-200 ... Even for 6061 Aluminum? Huh.. Guess Im just too old skool for the market.. AAA always meant +100% to whatever base price. Or did you mean 200 for a "KIT" (Which this still is since it isnt ALL polished and needs straps Buckles and Hinges) Cuz that was the Starting bid (which I ...
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

Baron Alejandro.... Side notes: I know all about Making a living at armouring.. your preachin to choir on that one. I did it for about 14 years. Being one of the early Full time armourers (since 1988) has let me watch a lot of things come and go. With Copied (from Others work) Laser cut patterns and...
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Second Party "Dogbone" style SCA Xbow BOLTS
Replies: 5
Views: 505

I Will have these mid july by latest Maybe sooner if someone gets a Jolly On for this trade.
Or Ill sell them outright 5 bucks a piece (Plus shipping)
by Tatsuo Okami
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Buying a SCA Crossbow?
Replies: 22
Views: 678

What all ya got and How much for it Cash/Trades?
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

Thanks Eric
Now thats Useable info...
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

Tried that..... Didnt work.. As I would have sold at the opening bid price.
Now....... Its just market research.
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Japanese Generic Do KIT: ANY Interest in this Item
Replies: 17
Views: 1425

Technically Not a Bump as I have a Question:
So... ANY Interest in this Item at any Price?
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

I Lied

So... ANY Interest in this Item at any Price?
by Tatsuo Okami
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Turkish Potlid Harness KIT... ANY Interest in this Item
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

So.. Any Interest in this Item at all At any Price??
by Tatsuo Okami
Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Buying a SCA Crossbow?
Replies: 22
Views: 678

While I am NOT a fan of that type of Trigger :?

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: "SWEEEET" :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Tatsuo Okami
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Want to buy: Late roman helm, scale body armour
Replies: 11
Views: 373

I Have some "Coupons" (Lamae Blanks) that are approx 2X3.5 inches out of 2024 T-3 (Stiffer than 6061 T-6) All are ones that wont fit in my Lamae Punch jig. I would be willing to sell tham "as is" IE completely rectangular for .25 a Piece (barely over my Material cost) if you woul...
by Tatsuo Okami
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Lorica Kit . ANY Interest in this Item?
Replies: 28
Views: 1485

Last Bump if there is NO interest.
by Tatsuo Okami
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Japanese Generic Do KIT: ANY Interest in this Item
Replies: 17
Views: 1425

Last Bump if there is NO interest
by Tatsuo Okami
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking to commision two Japanese helms
Replies: 11
Views: 312

Halvgrimr
One way to know for (Pretty) sure is to take a magnet to it. if it sticks... it is (98%) Carbon steel.. if not (98%) its SS
by Tatsuo Okami
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Turkish Potlid Harness KIT... ANY Interest in this Item
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

Sure Effie
:wink: Whatever you say :wink:


So you didnt want that SS bikini top??? :oops:
by Tatsuo Okami
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: bascinet, spaudlers, jack chains
Replies: 7
Views: 538

Ahhh
Probably just one of those classic pieces A Number of People do a version of.
Love the Pauldrons :wink:
by Tatsuo Okami
Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Turkish Potlid Harness KIT... ANY Interest in this Item
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

A "Pile of Precisely cut and shaped Pieces" Thank You Very Much And then Only if they wanted to Skip the idea of bidding and slam the door in anyone else's face . Other wise a bid over the starting bid would suffice in the face of no other interest. And of course I would be willing to kiss...