The Armour Archive

Gethin

Talk to Sir Mari & Sir Gemini of De Grendelous Martial Arts and the Modern Medieval.She has started a Knights Errant group in the West. The Knights Errant of the West is an excellent group and idea. It is , however, nothing close to what the O.P. is talking about. This group is a collection of ...

Gethin

Hi Ben,
Sorry to derail, but I am interested in ordering a haubergeon from you (it would be in a couple of months).
I understand that you are focused on other endeavors and I am wondering what I would need to do to place an order?
Thanks for your time

Gethin

Felted wool is a pure wool cloth that has been washed in hot water. This causes the wool fibers to contract (shrink) and bond together. In this state
the fabric can not fray. For more info see this article.

Gethin

Klaus,
I have a blackened version from Atlanta that I can show to you. Let me know and We can arrange to meet.

Gethin

For some reason Norton antivirus is telling me
Threat Name: Backdoor.Trojan
Location: http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/ ... ogas04.exe

Gethin

When one is on the knees and sitting on the heels with the toes supporting the body, the ankle is under a great deal of stress and can be easily broken if the other fighter loses balance and falls on you. I have seen it happen. And while not common, it is a bummer. -- Gest That and your opponent co...

Gethin

I could be interested.
What would be the dimensions? Any particular finish?

Gethin

R.Q.P. carries Persian and Mongolian belt fittings, but no buttons and such.

Gethin

Hi Giovanna,
Do you have a portfolio of your work? Pictures always help.

Gethin

Hi,
Videos from the first two rounds of Prova can be found here.
Unlike the highlights video of Prova I, these are the fights in their entirerty.

Gethin

So this is my pet theory concerning hip belts- If you look at this page , it shows slits at roughly the hips. I think that a hip belt worn over the straps of a sword and dagger could provide traction for the belt. I do not know if this would work, as I have not had a chance to test the theory. Somed...

Gethin

Hi,
Thank you for your patience. My wife is not interested, so Saxonreb it is to you.

Gethin

Hi,
I am calling dibs. I need to check with my wife to see if this would work for her, so I may need to back out if she does not like it.
Thanks!

Gethin

Andreas,
On the first and third monday of the month, Duke Fabian has an open project workshop at his house which includes armoring. I believe that you talked to him at practice last week. If you are at practice you could ask him about making some armor.

Gethin

It looks good, although I do question the placement of the visor strap. The way it is now I would think that you would need a slit in your aventail so that you can pass the buckle through it.

Gethin

Uhm, You may want to let the Editor know that Aaron "Rusty" Lloyd is the mundane name for Sir Aaron of Buckminster ( I think there is a middle name, but I can't remember). Also, isn't he a Northshield knight, or was he knighted while Northshield was still part of Midrealm? Edit: I had forg...

Gethin

P.M. sent.

Gethin

Tell it to the Marines, Mac!

Gethin

In the past, H.E. has been sold out of points following Pennsic. It seems that it takes more than a month for stock to be refilled. This may be the case, as I remember seeing points on their web site not too long ago. I don't think that they would discontinue this product, since it is a necessary it...

Gethin

I think that you may be talking about an Estoc.

Gethin

Ren- 3-4 oz should be fine if you are making nonfighting shoes. I have not done clumps yet, but I am planning on it soon. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of the turn shoes that I have made. Did you know that the Complete Anachronist recently had an issue published concerning turn shoes? It is issue...

Gethin

Hi Doug,
Sorry to hear that you are not well. I hope it does not last to long.
I want to let you know that I received the first order and am quite happy.
Thank you!

Gethin

Eff,
What is "Paen"? Is it another way of saying semi-de-lys? I am assuming that the small gold items are fluer-de-lys.
Thanks!

Gethin

Talbot,
Paypel sent last night.

Gethin

And sometimes you see hoods with hoods, wrapped up in the precursor of
chaperone! (Must have been a really cold day!

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Gethin

Talbot wrote:Just for the sake of clarity. The booklet us in PDF format on the disc.

Thank you for clarifying. I had thought that there was two physical items.
That does not matter, I still want it. I assume that the format will work with Windows XP and current Adobe Acrobat?

Gethin

Just in case anyone is sitting on the fence about these--- I picked up a couple of bowls and spoons from Mike awhile ago and can say the pictures do not do them justice. I have owned some other hornware, but they seem dull compared to what I got from him. The colors are incredible, which I believe i...

Gethin

Hello Doug,
I would like one set of the CDROM Medieval Brass Casting and the companion booklet.
I will paypal you tonight.
Thank you!

Gethin

Just for the sake of argument, what if the opponent traps the haft of the weapon?

edited to add: Sorry, I missed the second part of Ciscos' post.

Gethin

I just checked the rolls because I thought Uther was king at the time....but yeah Alden won AJune crown stepped up in May then reigned at Pennsic.your westie reigns all seem to blend together. How long have you been "native"? Give best to Jemina and I hope that you and yours are well!

Gethin

Is that like "the safety dance"?

Gethin

Ursus,
I can not help you with which battle it was, but I can comfirm that it was taken last year. The Prince is facing King Alden of the West, whose last riegned was last year during Pennsic.

Gethin

Gethin, it is yours. Hi Doug, Just becouse I was not specific, I would like the left handed edition of your armoring manual. Ah hell! let me add 1 copy of the barbute and 1 copy of the journal. I believe that brings the total to $40.00, yes? Is shipping included in the price or seperate? Thank you!...

Gethin

Hello,
I will take one left handed edition. I will be sending a check via snail mail.
Thank you!

Gethin

Sooo,
Were men's underwear the same as the late 15th century? I am looking at
the late part of HenryVII and early Henry VIII riegns and have not seen any references to underwear as of yet.
Thanks in advance!

Videos from La Prova Dura III (Australia)

Skivies for the early 16th century