How would you make a buckler for SCA fighting that looks per

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:10 pm

Howdy,

How would you make a buckler for SCA fighting that looks period correct for 1500AD?

I know armourers with skill (and some with time), but I don't know HOW this would be done...it's that "padded edge" rule thing that has me thrown for a loop.

What is the rule for the "shield" on the madu...that's close...

-Aaron

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:32 pm

The I.33 buckler from Mandrake is fine for SCA, I use it all the time. It is a metal rolled edge:

http://www.mandrakearmory.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MA&Category_Code=S

Flonzy

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Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 1:40 pm

doesnt arms and armour sell a nice one that can be used for heavy that would fit this profile?

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Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 2:48 pm

Doesn't even a rolled edge give Marshalls heartburn? I don't want to cause anyone a stomach-ache....

Magmaforge · Post by **Magmaforge** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 6:46 pm

Christian Darce's fine establishment sells steel bucklers; http://www.woodenswords.com/WMA/buckler.htm and very nice hard leather bucklers; http://www.woodenswords.com/WMA/lbuckler.htm

additionally, design for a buckler of the 1500s can always be found in historical art. Here is a sample of what can be found in a search; http://www.thehaca.com/arttalk/at79.htm
Mag

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 8:11 am

Thanks for the links!

I really like the leather buckler!

-Aaron

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 9:36 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Aaron:
Doesn't even a rolled edge give Marshalls heartburn? I don't want to cause anyone a stomach-ache....

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I have not had a problem yet.

Flonzy

horsefriend · Post by **horsefriend** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 11:16 am

I've been using a 15" steel buckler with a 6"X3" center boss and a rolled rim for years. I have not recieved a single negative remark.(the edge is rolled over a 3/16ths bar for added stability and for a rim a full 1/4" thick)

alail/scott