Andy,

how did you dismount that paul chen seax? Is it threaded or did you just go to town and break the grip off? I've been wanting to do something with that seax but first I'd need to take that furniture off.

Tinkerswords cross between Glamdring and Narsil? If you would please post pictures, I'd love to see her.

Hey Andy, She's very neutral feeling to me in hand. I picked her up for I:33 work which she happens to excel at. Like any sword in cutting she won't do the work for you, and she's not very forgiving of bad edge alignment. All in all I've been very happy with her as a single hander and don't regret t...

Paul Chen Seax, lightly customized mammon axe Albion Brescia Spadona, Landgraf, Solingen, Liechtenauer Christian Fletcher Boaderwatch with an Albion type XVI blade. Arms and Armor Norland axe, Friedrich IV Spear, German Bastard Sword Rudderbows Hickory backed flatbow. Assorted wooden wasters from pu...

And don't forget to post pics when your done. if this works out for you I may try it out on a Paul Chen side sword.

This should get you started.......

http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_antique.html

Owning more the a few Albions myself I would not dismount that blade. It's effect on the leather is really a matter of how much heat we're talking about and what time frame we're looking at as far as exposure goes. You could age the hilt with some lemon juice and paper strips. I'd ask this at myarmo...

According to the maker waterproofing is not the best idea for his boots. The nature of his design is such that the boot needs to "Breath". If it's inhibited in any way the leather won't effectively whisk away the moisture from your feet and will start to deteriorate right quick as the salt...

On a side note you should try Imageshack.us for your photos. It's a little easier to navigate then Photobucket.

I have a pair of Sodhoppers and while I wouldn't walk through a stream with them they're just wonderful to walk in on a long hike. Like walking on air but retaining the tactile response of being barefoot.

Hey all, Anyone interested in WMA should check this out. http://www.freewebs.com/chivalricweekend/index.htm It's a two day workshop in WMA with some really great instructors. Author and instructor Christian Tobler AND Greg Mele, Curriculum Director for the Chicago Swordplay Guild will be in attendan...

Hello all, I'm not sure if I've posted this here before but I can't find it so here goes..... I run a WMA study group and would like to extend an open invitation to any and all of you. We're located in Melville, NY and meet about every Saturday at around noon at West Hills Park in Melville on Sweet ...

Well I have my pieces measured and cut, now all I have to do is sew it all up. It's the sewing part I need to work on so a simple project like this should be perfect to get my practice in. I'll post pics as soon as I'm done. thanks Pete.

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