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by Kortoso
Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Sword Oil *on-the-go*
Replies: 17
Views: 29939

Re: Sword Oil *on-the-go*

Never heard of rubbing a walnut on your sword, Udwin! Is that a period practice or something you came up with? I've done a fair bit of Toyama-ryu Iaido. The Japanese use camellia oil, spiked with cloves. But it wasn't used unless the blade needed to be cleaned (fouled with orc blood etc.). If you ke...
by Kortoso
Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: New Boots!
Replies: 66
Views: 89345

Re: New Boots!

Very neat! If I am not mistaken, this is based on a Viking turnshoe, which is great, since the sole can be replaced if it wears out, keeping the rest of the boot. Frankly, I don't like the idea of high boots too much. They're often heavy and awkward; the leather is extra weight on the feet if you're...
by Kortoso
Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Where do you Range?
Replies: 24
Views: 40632

Re: Where do you Range?

Kortoso...are you, by chance, connected with Druin's Ranger's Apprentice-based group, out of Chico? Loop up "Ranger Corps" on facebook. Anywho, no matter where you are, go to Wilderness.net Can't sing the praises of this site enough. Topo maps of every BLM and other agency-owned and manag...
by Kortoso
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Caledon State Park Overnighter
Replies: 7
Views: 13840

Re: Caledon State Park Overnighter

Kudos on your exemplary adventure! I am curious, however about some things. It's a State Park, did anyone (other park visitors) see you? There may be regulations about axes and fires; there certainly are in my area. I'm just wondering how you got around that. I wear contacts as well. But in the wild...
by Kortoso
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Suede Splits
Replies: 17
Views: 28058

Re: Suede Splits

Do you not have the dyeing skill?
by Kortoso
Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Advice on attaching boot soles.
Replies: 14
Views: 17391

Re: Advice on attaching boot soles.

The "slipperiness" of leather-soled shoes is much discussed online. We are accustomed to walking quite differently in rubber-soled shoes these days. Among other things, we expect to have our shoes grip the ground laterally, so we can apply force along the ground, in a pushing or pulling ma...
by Kortoso
Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Advice on attaching boot soles.
Replies: 14
Views: 17391

Re: Advice on attaching boot soles.

I'd use barge cement as above mentioned, and clean real thorough like as above. Apply glue to both sides and let them dry almost completely before joining the halves. I would even put a weight on the leather overnight. It's not that much support, you realize. You're just making your soles a little m...
by Kortoso
Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: Wondering on Strider's literary inspiration...
Replies: 26
Views: 37157

Re: Wondering on Strider's literary inspiration...

Reflecting on the connection between Aragorn and Robin Hood.
Remember that one of Robin's chief crimes was poaching the king's deer. A Forest Ranger, or Warden (the Sheriff of Nottingham), would be tasked by the crown in finding someone like Robin and persecuting him.
by Kortoso
Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Jiu Jitsu
Replies: 12
Views: 24007

Re: Jiu Jitsu

Any jujutsu is good, I don't believe it needs to be Brazilian. :)
by Kortoso
Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Jiu Jitsu
Replies: 12
Views: 24007

Re: Jiu Jitsu

Hai, I did most of those, and a few others as well. ;)
What impresses me about grappling arts is how nearly universal they are.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_wrestling
:)
by Kortoso
Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Water bottle
Replies: 9
Views: 12969

Re: Water bottle

Speaking of cheats, I got a bota bag from a company that adapted regular botas to look more organic. Unfortunately they are out of business.

I have an authentic Anglo-Saxon costrel repro but it's damn heavy and I don't want to break it. The gourd based canteen looks good, though.
by Kortoso
Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Where do you Range?
Replies: 24
Views: 40632

Re: Where do you Range?

Thanks for the lead. Chico and Cache Creek are a bit of a "fur piece" for me, but I am sure I can join them once in a while.
by Kortoso
Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: FISHING KIT
Replies: 19
Views: 24201

Re: FISHING KIT

Really great stuff, you guys.

A bit of coincidence, I ran across this site at the same time:
http://www.historicanglingenterprises.com/
by Kortoso
Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Sodhopper style boots pattern!
Replies: 91
Views: 88843

Re: Sodhopper style boots pattern!

I enjoy reading this thread with interest. It's a good example of the "Budget Authenticity" mindset that is ruling here. I've made a few pairs of medieval shoes and moccasins personally, and now I don't hestitate to pay big bucks for a good pair, since I know what the craftsman has to go t...
by Kortoso
Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 23506

Re: Longbow

3rivers sells Rudderbows among other brands. In fact, the one I was looking at was made by Rudderbows.