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by Ursus
Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: WoodCraft
Topic: Of blade shapes and field craft
Replies: 8
Views: 16807

Re: Of blade shapes and field craft

Great info. Thank you for posting this. I realize this puts the little one I made for Elleth out of the running historically according to this but then again a day you learned nothing is a day wasted.
by Ursus
Tue Jan 22, 2019 4:54 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

I thought that as well but with thoughts of your Santo project in my mind I immediately went to the internet to search in hopes of finding some cool mash up of the two.
by Ursus
Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Odigan wrote:I prefer the Count (XVIIIa) for cutting, but I'd rather not sully its blade with this foul plastic.
Typo? Or is this some weird update to the typology that I’ve never heard of?

Either way great cutting! That Reeve and the Bayeux have long been on my bucket list of swords to own.
by Ursus
Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:46 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Well done. I could watch that Albion own targets all day.
by Ursus
Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

I went to one cutting party (the only one) and had the misfortune of seeing that after repeated cuts the nail holding the deck on raised up and a cut (not mine thank God) hit the nail and took a piece out of the blade. It was a brand new custom Atrim and one of the prettiest I've seen. It looked li...
by Ursus
Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:40 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: On Bedrolls and Comfort
Replies: 27
Views: 34984

Re: On Bedrolls and Comfort

Something I’ve been dwelling on since I finished up my new cloak is packing a lighter weight blanket or even just a smaller one to wrap around my legs and feet. This may be over obvious and I’m sure you’ve considered it but it could offer a “best of both worlds” solution in the long run.
by Ursus
Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: Visual Language of Arnor vs. Gondor?
Replies: 15
Views: 31896

Re: Visual Language of Arnor vs. Gondor?

Oof - I've gotta re-evaluate my mental visual model of Middle-earth I think. So while working on another project, I've been getting deeper into Anglo-Saxon artistic conventions. One of the things in passing I came across was an article discussing Tolkien's love for the Anglo-Saxon period (which I t...
by Ursus
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: On Bedrolls and Comfort
Replies: 27
Views: 34984

Re: On Bedrolls and Comfort

Seems like it'd be easier to just horseshoe roll the cloak when it's too hot than to lug so much other stuff and leave it behind. True. I think I’d still use my bedroll cover and just leave it rolled up tight and tied when empty then stuff the cloak in it when needed. The horseshoe for me in summ...
by Ursus
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:31 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: On Bedrolls and Comfort
Replies: 27
Views: 34984

Re: On Bedrolls and Comfort

My Bocksten isn't ankle-length, true, but it makes mid-calf. I think we'll manage. It's definitely longer than the original and most reproductions, and I prefer sleeping on my side with legs tucked a little. Ah, I was misremembering from the last pic I saw. I was thinking it was more watch cloak le...
by Ursus
Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: On Bedrolls and Comfort
Replies: 27
Views: 34984

Re: On Bedrolls and Comfort

It’s definitely doable. I used to do this quite frequently. Reaching back into my 18th century roots it’s no different than carrying one blanket and wearing it as a match coat most of the time and then rolling it up when you’re done. I’m not sure how well your current bocksten cloak will do ...
by Ursus
Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

I may yet give it another go but for me personally I will probably keep my first attempts on each new sequence. It seems more sporting to me in that way, to each their own.
by Ursus
Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

https://youtu.be/dKyP7INP10c Sadly I get an S. My first cut rocked the stand and the far left bottle began to tip so I hurried to catch it and fudged my edge alignment on the horizontal and cut near the caps. As a Result I cut the last two bottles but did not leave the bottoms standing. The shame o...
by Ursus
Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Red Dragon Combat Bastard Sword
Replies: 4
Views: 9143

Re: Red Dragon Combat Bastard Sword

If nothing else it could be a good base for a customization project.
by Ursus
Fri Jan 04, 2019 1:47 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Nice! A finely executed sequence. Rising false edge cuts are always a fun challenge!
by Ursus
Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:31 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game
Replies: 168
Views: 267780

Re: 2019 S.W.O.R.D. Game

Ok what am I doing wrong? Somehow I can’t see the attachment.